REV. TIMOTHY GAMMIDGE. TIMOTHY GAMMIDGE was born at Scaldwell, near Northampton, July 18, 1793. During his childhood, his parents removed to Warwick, where his early religious impressions were greatly assisted by attendance on the ministry of Rev. J. Moody. He did not, however, publicly confess his faith in the Lord Jesus until his return to his native place, about the year 1815, when he became a member, and afterwards a deacon, of the Independent Church in the neighbouring village of Old. Endued with the gifts of readiness and fervour in prayer, he was at length induced to attempt public speaking. His first effort was made in a cottage, and led to his becoming a frequent and acceptable preacher to many of the congregations in the district around, until, in the year 1837, he gave himself wholly to the

"ministry of the Word," and accepted the pastorate of the Independent Church, Ketton, Rutland. Here he laboured diligently; conducting three services every Lord's day, and walking a distance of three miles to the village of Duddington for one of the services. Nor were these labours without the seal of the Divine Master. His loving spirit and holy life were the means of subduing much prejudice, and of drawing many to the services who had previously stood aloof from Nonconformity. Amidst many changes, he pursued his useful course for twenty years, when he felt the time had come for him to give place to another; accordingly, in the year 1857, he resigned his pastorate and retired to Oakham. The general respect cherished towards him found tangible expression in the handsome testimonial which was presented to him at the farewell meeting which was held on the oc

casion. Though unequal to the duties of the regular ministry, he still hoped to preach the Gospel he so much loved as opportunity might offer; but this hope was realised for only a short time. Bodily infirmity and pain increasing, he soon had to decline all public engagements, and to pass the remainder of his days in retirement and suffering, until death gently introduced him to the heavenly rest, April 30, 1876. His remains were interred in the Oakham Cemetery, and on the following Lord'sday the event was improved by the Rev. B. O. Bendall preaching from Phil. i. 21. If self-distrustful and timid in a degree, somewhat embarrassing to himself, he yet had strong trust in God and in His word, and was remarkable for the simplicity, devoutness, and transparent sincerity of his character. He has left behind him a memory which will cause many to "glorify God in him."

REV. JAMES WOOD.

We have to record the departure, to his rest above, of another of our elder brethren in the ministry, the Rev. Jas. Wood, who died at Shaldon, Devonshire, on May 1st, in the 73rd year of his age. Mr. Wood was born at Aberdeen on the 25th of October, 1803. Soon after his conversion to God, desiring to be useful, he became a Sabbath-school teacher. The following year he left the Established Church of Scotland and joined the Independent Church, George

Street, Aberdeen. Having a desire to devote himself fully to the work of the Christian ministry, he commenced an engagement with the Home Missionary Society, which continued for ten years. His first pastoral charge was at Felling, Durham, where he was ordained. He laboured in this sphere nearly six years. Having received a call from the church at Bere Regis, Dorset, he accepted it, and there continued for about three years. From thence he went to Heytesbury, Wilts, where he laboured with much usefulness for the space of six years. This was his last charge, for finding his health fail he retired to Shaldon, Devon, and employed himself in occasional ministration. Mr. Wood's strength had been perceptibly declining for some time. On the 26th of last October he writes: "Yesterday was my birthday—I have now entered on the 73rd year; so long wandering in the wilderness calls for renewed gratitude; the time will come, and it may be near, when I shall depart and be with Christ, which is far better. O that I may now have more than ever a foretaste of my Saviour's love, and be unceasingly fitted for communion with Him, and with the inhabitants of heaven. O for more of the peace that passeth all understanding, and the joy that is unspeakable and full of glory." He was confined to his bed for only about a week, and on May 1st he passed away without a groan or a sigh, sweetly sleeping in Jesus. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."

The Intercessory Prayer of our Lord. By the late JAMES SPENCE, M.A., D.D. (London: Hodder and Stoughton.)

The intercessory prayer of our Lord is always a source of elevating and comforting thought to His disciples, and it is peculiarly so in the prospect of death.

Our departed friend, the late editor of this magazine, must have largely experienced this, when preparing the present work for the press. Before he had quite finished his service of love, the Lord called our brother to the heavenly rest. In this spiritual legacy we have the product of his most matured and finished

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Quotation Established and Applied
to Biblical Science. By Rev. JAMES
SCOTT, M.A., B.D. (Edinburgh:
T. and T. Clark.)

This is a volume of great value. The subject, which every Biblical student regards as one of high importance, is treated with remarkable clearness and force. The varied forms of New Testament quotations are verified and indicated in a manner which must prove highly satisfactory to every candid reader, and the principles evolved will be found to bear an immediate and vital application to the truth and authenticity of Scripture. We have met with nothing more thorough or complete, and very cordially commend it to the notice of all Biblical students, for whom it is especially intended.

Angelic Beings, their Nature

and Ministry. By the Rev. CHARLES D. BELL. (London: The Religious Tract Society.)

This little volume has our hearty commendation. Its contents are divided into ten chapters of attractive, instructive, and very useful matter. The author discourses upon the subjects he has chosen, with a spirit of manly devoutness, and a comprehensive grasp of truth, which will lay hold of the reader's sympathies, and help him to form sound conclusions respecting the interesting topics discussed herein.

The Temple. Sacred Poems and

Private Ejaculations. By GEORGE HERBERT. Being a Facsimile Reprint of the First Edition. With an Introduction by the Rev. ALEXANDER B. GROSART. (London: Elliot Stock.)

Most of our readers are doubtless acquainted with the delicious poems of the heavenly-minded Herbert. The quain thoughts of this sweet singer are appropriately dressed in the old-fashioned type of the first edition, and that delightful book-worm Grosart, gives us some deeply interesting facts about the singularly devout Vicar of Bemerton. Within the Fold. By THOMAS

W. AVELING, D.D. (London:
Hodder and Stoughton.)

The Chairman of the Congregationa] Union has chosen for his address a most practical subject. It is certain that if our churches are to exercise greater spiritual power without, they must be more prosperous within. Both church officers and church members must be more fully in harmony with the Chief Shepherd. We would urge all "within the fold" to read and to ponder the seasonable counsels and cautions which are here given, that each may see and do all that will secure the welfare of the particular fold to which he belongs. The Christian Worker's Tune

Book. (London: Haughton and Co.,
Paternoster Row.)

This is a compilation for the use of "The Christian Workers' Mission." It is well adapted for the purpose, as we have heart-stirring words, set to sweet and simple melodies.

William Brock, D.D. By G. W. MCCREE. (London: James Clarke and Co.)

A most interesting account of the life and labours of a very excellent man, who did a large amount of work, and did it well.

A small book with an unusually small amount of letterpress, but it will afford half an hour's pleasant and profitable reading for the mothers to whom it is dedicated.

Memoir of the Rev. James Kennedy. By his Son, the Rev. JOHN KENNEDY, D.D. (London: Dalby, Isbister, and Co.)

A brief but interesting and instructive memoir of an excellent and faithful minister of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Self-formation. By the Rev.

PAXTON HOOD. New Edition, revised. (London: James Clarke.) We welcome another edition of this useful book, which contains some admirable "Aids and Helps to Mind-life" by one who is well fitted to write on the subject.

Bible Tales for Little Readers. (London:

By GUY CUMBERLAND.
Relfe Brothers.)

This little book presents a considerable number of the characters and facts of the Old Testament in a form and style that will interest children and impress them on their minds. It has our commendation.

Lectures to my Students. By the

Rev. C. H. SPURGEON. (London: Passmore and Alabaster.) These lectures are worthy of the excellent President of the Pastor's College, and we wish that a copy could be placed

in the hands of every young man in all our colleges.

The Eastward Position Unseriptural, and not Primitive and Catholic. By T. HARRISON, D.D., Vicar of Fenwicke. (London: Longman, Green and Co.)

Dr. Harrison has written largely and efficiently on all the great questions at issue between Ritualists and Evangelicals. In the present volume he has, with his wonted force and learning, exposed the assumptions and erroneous notions of Romanisers in connection with what is called the Eastward position.

Credentials

Christianity.

of (London: Hodder and Stoughton.) This is the fifth of a series of volumes issued by the Committee of the Christian Evidence Society. We scarcely think that it is equal to its predecessors, but it will do good service to the cause of truth. It deals with the external and internal evidences of the Christian faith, and will repay a careful perusal because it meets the objections of modern infidelity. These volumes should find a place in the libraries of young men's institutions, and would be a valuable gift to any who are perplexed with doubts.

Expository Lectures on the Epistle to the Hebrews. Second Series. By ADOLPH SAPHIR. (London: John F. Shaw & Co.)

This second volume of expository lectures, like the first, suggests many valuable thoughts for the profitable study of the Epistle to the Hebrews. But the distinction which the author here, as elsewhere, makes between the age of the Church and the age of the Kingdom of Christ, appears to be based upon mistaken inferences from the Scriptures.

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Pastoral Theology: a Treatise on the Office and Duties of the Christian Pastor. By the late PATRICK FAIRBAIRN, D.D. (Edinburgh: T. and T. Clark.)

This work is introduced by a brief and interesting sketch of the author's life. Its different chapters upon the Pastoral Office and Work are suggestive, and will prove of great service to those upon whom pastoral responsibilities already rest, as well as to those who anticipate them.

The First Three Kings of Israel.

Part I. By ROBERT TUCK, B.A. (London: Sunday School Union.) Great care and judgment are shown in the preparation of these sketches. They will help to understand more easily and thoroughly the historical persons and period they describe. By increasing such publications, the Sunday School Union will do much to promote the greater intelligence and efficiency of Sunday-school teachers.

The Three Heavens. By the

Rev. JOSIAH CRAMPTON, M.A. (London: William Hunt and Co.) Many portions of this work have already appeared in the Sunday Magazine. They are worthy of being presented with more completeness in a separate form. Meteorological and astronomical facts are described generally in an interesting way. The author wishes to show the perfect harmony that exists between true science and real religion. But his ideas about the Third Heaven are rather fanciful, and the reality may be thought to be much nearer to us than he supposes it to be.

The Limitations of Christian Re

sponsibility. By HENRY DUNN. (London: Simpkin, Marshall, & Co.) The author writes, as usual, according to his convictions, but the acceptance of his views would paralyze Christian endeavours for the evangelization of the world. Truthful and erroneous infer

ences from Scripture are so blended together, that unless the work be read with great discrimination, it is likely to do more harm than good.

Scripture Revelations of the Life

of Man after Death. By the Hon. and Rev. W. H. LYTTELTON. (London: Dalby, Isbister, and Co.) This book favours two convictions, the one designed by the author, and the other, perhaps, undesigned. The former is, that the different parts of our life before death are meant to be a preparation for our life after death; and the latter is, that burial in consecrated ground is a matter of no consequence at

all.

The Sensualistic Philosophy of

the 19th Century. By ROBERT L.
DABNEY, D.D., LL.D., Divinity
Professor in America. (Edinburgh:
T. and T. Clark.)

Materialism and Positivism are loud in their demands upon the credence of our age. Their advocates have bewildered some by the plausibility of their arguments. This volume is a valuable testimony to the truth for the prevention and the correction of those erroneous views of human nature, upon which the sensualistic philosophy depends.

Why the Cross of Christ? An Essay on the Legal and Moral Theories of the Atonement. By WILLIAM MERCER, B.A. (London:

John Snow and Co.)

A theory which represents the expiation for sin as still going on, partly in God, and partly in the penitent sinner, is at variance with several passages of Scripture, not only in appearance, but also in reality. Every theory of the Atonement may have in it some truth, or some one aspect of the truth, but no theory represents the truth in its completeness. The less we have to do with theories, and the more simply and closely we keep to the Divinely revealed fact, the better.