Essays on the punishment of death / [Charles Spear].

  • Spear, Charles, 1801-1863
Date:
1845
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Credit: Essays on the punishment of death / [Charles Spear]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The following Testimonials have been received of this Work. From Rev. Henry A. Miles, of Lowell. “Lowell, Sept. 16, 1841.—I have had the pleasure of examining a book on the names and titles applied to our Saviour in the Bible, written by the Rev. Mr. Spear. I am much pleased with the plan and execution of the work, and am confident that the reader will find it to contain much valuable information, and to breathe a delightful spirit of devotion. It seems to me to be one of those books which ought to have a place in every family library, by the side of the Bible and the Hymn Book. Divided into short chapters, it can be conveniently read in leisure moments, and will form a useful part of morning and even¬ ing devotions. HENRY A. MILES.’7 From Rev. Wm. Ware, of Cambridge, Editor of the Christian Examiner. “ The volume before us consists of short essays or sermons, upon each of the names or titles applied to our Saviour in the Bible. Of these names or titles the author, by the exercise here and there of some ingenuity, discovers the large number of eighty. The remarks upon them are principally of a practical and devotional character, with criticisms upon the passages used as texts intermingled, drawn from approved authorities. The work has already reached a fourth edition; which seems to prove an adaptation to the wants of a large class of readers. The thought and the language of the discourses are some¬ times striking and vigorous.” From Rev. 0. A. Skinner, of Boston. “ We would take the liberty of again calling the attention of otur readers to a work by Rev. Charles Spear, on the names and titles of the Saviour. It is one of the best books on theology, that has ever come under our notice. The style is chaste and elegant, and in many parts of the work truly eloquent. The criticisms are correct, the rea¬ soning clear and satisfactory, and the practical reflections persuasive and excellent. None can read it, without having their faith in the Saviour strengthened, their hearts elevated and improved, and saying, m the strong language of grateful admiration, never man lived and spake like this man. The work is enriched by two neat and appro¬ priate engravings.” ,