cond volume will be considered as deserving the patronage of those, and they were His work is frequently entertaining, and sometimes judicious. Preachers may learn, from him, to correct aukwardnesses; and, to remedy glaring defects. This volume is, we conclude from the title-page, intended to be introductory to others. We would not, with all the faults of the work, discourage the design; for no-where are more foppery and folly to be found, than in the pulpit.'-MONTHLY REPOSITORY OF THEOLOGY AND GENERAL LITERATURE, for September, 1809. In his lucid and happiest moments, when rectified conscience bears its sway, Onesimus is a determined Advocate for Truth and Righteousness.'—Vide the pamphlet entitled ONESIMUS EXAMINED. "The intelligent Author of the volume here reviewed,' volume 1st of the Pulpit, is master of his subject his knowledge appears to be general; his experience to be founded on long unwearied assiduity, and personal attention.' In fact, after a careful perusal of his Criticism, it may be truly affirmed-that he is an orthodox Christian, a sound Scholar, and a candid Judge; some little prejudices, which his good sense may hereafter remove, excepted. . 'The difficulties he had to encounter, in the execution of his arduous task, were manifold: amongst others, Preachers are stated not to be fair objects of criticism. On the contrary, however, We are of opinion not few, who originally countenanced his undertaking, and who have thereby stimu lated his labours. ONESIMUS. August 1, 1812. that as both law and decorum prohibit all opposition to their doctrines-to the ardent zeal of enthusiasm, to the uncharitable denunciations of bigotry, or the fashionable modifications of morality-whilst they are performing their sacred function in our churches and chapels, it seems to be not only fair, but strictly just, to attack their errors and misdemeanour from the press; and it mustbe confessed that this Writer has treated the subject with great delicacy, bestowing praise where it is due, and censure with a lenient hand, where it is absolutely necessary for the purpose of amendment.' Selecting two specimens of the Author's accounts of popular preachers, the present Reviewer pronounces 'the Work, upon the whole, entitled to recommendation; for the utility of its design, and the masterly manner in which it is executed.'-EUROPEAN MAGAZINE, for November, 1809. |