NOTICES OF THE FIRST EDITION. "The spirit in which it is written is excellent for its theological breadth and ethical elevation. The pictures are admirably drawn, and cannot fail to interest children."-Manchester Guardian. "The child into whose hands this book may be put, or to whom it may be read, will probably learn many things which are new to him. He will, however, be a lucky child, for a 'Layman' has succeeded admirably in his purpose of retelling the Gospel story in a style adapted to the capacities of children. He has evidently studied very carefully the scenery and costumes of the Bible land and time, and is able, by a few vivid touches here and there, to call up the successive scenes of the sacred drama, and give them life and reality, in a way that has not often been surpassed."-Scotsman. "We desire to commend this book most heartily to our readers. We have submitted it to the best of practical tests by placing it in a mother's hands, and her quick discovery of the fact that 'it was the very book she had long been wanting, coupled with her eager admiration of its refined and truly spiritual character, embolden us to recommend it with absolute confidence."-Literary World. "We believe that children will listen to it with interest, and that their parents will read it with improvement."-Belfast Witness. "To every mother we would recommend the volume as one of which her little folk are not likely to tire, and which will be helpful, beyond any similar aid we have seen, in making the Sabbath evenings in the home a delight."Christian Leader. "The book is certainly written in a style calculated to interest, and to hold the attention of those for whom it is intended."-Graphic. "It is one of the very best of the kind we have seen."--Glasgow Herald. "A boon to parents and Sunday-school teachers."-Liverpool Post. "One of the most truly noble and beautiful books we have read for a long time."-Scots Magazine. We hope it may be widely circulated, so that many further editions may be required."-The Friend. It will abundantly repay perusal by those especially who from long familiarity with the words of the Bible, or from any other cause, have failed to be impressed with the beauty and reality of the story."-Friends' Quarterly Review. "The narrative is given in terms which are vivid and reverent, free from all artificiality and familiarity, and in natural harmony with the subject. A book for mothers of all creeds to read to their children."-Critical Quarterly Review. "Anything more delightful for children, young and old, has not seen the light for many a long day."-Sunday School Magazine. "It comes very near the ideal of that kind of non-doctrinal religious teaching which children of all ages should receive."-National Observer. "The author has done with singular grace and poetic feeling a task which sorely needed doing."-Christian World. Experiment has proved that the book meets the approval of children, both of younger and of older growth. A single expression often breaks out a window for us, and gives quite a new glimpse into the real atmosphere of the life of Jesus. The book deserves a place in every Christian family."-Rev. Dr MARCUS DODS in the Expositor. "I cordially wish well to the author's and to all efforts for setting forth the Person and Character of our Lord as the central essence of Christianity. At the same time, forgive me for saying that I do not sympathise with his criticisms on the sectarian structures of the succeeding ages, as it is my strong belief that the Apostolic and Nicene creeds have been invaluable as bulwarks of that doctrine concerning our Lord which I am sure it is the author's desire to express."— Rt. Hon. W. E. GLADSTONE, M.P. "I think the idea of this book-the aim and intention-excellent and the execution beautiful. The author has caught the lyric simplicity of the Gospels, and largely succeeded in telling the story in the same quaint unworldly way. like much the last paragraphs of the chapters. The lesson is always apposite, important, and happily expressed. I wish ministers were acquainted with the book. Nothing could be more useful than to have a chapter out of it read to the young in church."-Rev. PROFessor Bruce, D.D. |