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 evening devotions. HENRY A. MILES."

From 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 pasages 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 sometimes striking and vigorous."

From Rev. O. A. Skinner, of Boston.-"We would take the liberty of again calling the attention of our 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 reasoning 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 in the strong language of grateful admiration, never man lived and spake like this man."

From the Christian Register of Boston.-"This work is somewhat novel in its plan, and altogether more thorough and complete than any work with which we are acquainted. It embraces within a short compass a vast amount of just and rational interpretation of Scripture; and is yet more valuable for the catholic spirit and the deep and fervent piety, which pervade its pages. We do not concur in all its ideas and opinions, but we can commend it to our readers, as a book worthy to be read thoroughly, and from which they cannot fail to derive much valuable instruction and many good impressions."

From Rev. S. Cobb, of Boston.—“We had looked over some of the manuscript before it was put to press, and were expecting a good and valuable work, -but on perusing it in its finished state, we find ourselves greatly and agreeably disappointed. It is much above what we had expected. It is chaste in style and replete with rich and profitable instruction. It comprises eighty chapters, under the head of as many names or titles of Christ. And from the various names of Christ the author has drawn lessons of faith, hope, and practice, adapted to every circumstance and relation of life. To get a good idea of the work you must read it. Every family ought to purchase a copy."

uncommon success.

From the Salem Observer." A book of 408 pages from the pen of Rev. Charles Spear, was issued from the press a few months ago, and has met with It is read with pleasure and profit by people of all denominations. The book has been read, and highly recommended, by eminent clergymen of different denominations; and as it contains a large amount of useful information, such as all persons need, and is free from all objectionable matter, it is hoped that no one, who can afford to purchase the work, will suffer the opportunity to secure a copy to pass by unimproved."

From The Nazarene,' published at Philadelphia." To those who are acquainted with the author, it would be useless for us to say a word in commendation of this work. He is well known as an able and experienced writer; and the deep spirit of Christian piety and humility which has ever characterised his conduct and been diffused through the productions of his pen, will show at once his fitness to handle in a proper manner, the peculiar subjects discussed in this book. The work cannot be otherwise than interesting to every reader; and it will form a valuable addition to the library of every Christian."

From Rev. Charles W. Upham, of Salem.

"SALEM, JUNE 8, 1841.

"A book has been placed in my hands, written by Rev. Mr. Spear, on the 'Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus Christ,' and commended to my notice by a learned and eminent Unitarian Minister,-I have had opportunity to examine some of the chapters particularly, and to look over the whole work, and it gives me pleasure to say that I think it a very valuable and acceptable publication. It is a book which all may understand, and conveys important information to all. Its plan is good, and well executed, and in a popular form, it presents the results of much learned labor and research. I consider its circulation desirable, and earnestly recommend it to all friends and seekers of Christian Truth, and scriptural knowledge. CHARLES W. UPHAM.”

From Rev. James Flint, D. D., of Salem.

SALEM, JUNE 1841.-"I have examined a large number of the articles in Mr. Spear's book; and from this examination I feel myself authorized to recommend the work, as comprising in a small compass the substance of the interpretations, in which the most learned and enlightened biblical critics have agreed, of the names and titles applied to the Saviour in the Bible.-It cannot fail to afford Valuable information to the general reader, and, what is still better, to awaken in the heart of the Christian, deep and delightful emotions of thankfulness and love to God and his Son,-to the Father, who sent, and to the Son, who came to be the Saviour of the world. JAMES FLINT.”

From Rev. Hosea Ballou, 2d, of Medford." It is with much pleasure that I recommend the Names and Titles of Christ' to the religious community. The reader will find it a work carefully prepared, and well written, containing much scriptural instruction, and breathing the purest air of piety throughout. The influence it will exert on the affections as well as the understanding, cannot fail of being salutary.”

From the New-York Christian Observer.—“We have had no opportunity to peruse the work, but from the nature of the subject, and the well known abilities and deep devotional spirit of the author, we have no doubt that he has produced an excellent a useful work. But aside from this, we can indulge great confidence in it, from the universal commendation it has met with, wherever it has been known, and the almost unparralleled sale which has attended it. It is but a few months since it was first published, and the fifth edition is just issued from the press."

From Rev. O. Stearns, of Hingham.

"HINGHAM, JULY 13, 1841.—Having examined the work written by Mr. Spear, very cursorily, I am led to think from such examination and from the recommendation of several clergymen, competent judges of the matter, that it is an impartial and correct work, and will give interesting scriptural explanations of titles and metaphors applied to Jesus. I think it may be valuable to those who desire a work of that kind. O. STEARNS."

From Rev. Henry Bacon, of Marblehead.-"This work will be found very interesting and useful. The name admits the mind in a moment into the variety that will be spread before it as soon as the book is opened; and we venture to > promise any individual, who has the least taste for religious reading, that he will prize this volume highly as soon as he becomes acquainted with its contents."

From Rev. John G. Adams, of Malden." With very few exceptions, we > have never perused a gospel work that has yielded us purer spiritual pleasure than this. While we have lingered over its pages with full heart and eye, we have felt the burning of that love within us which we pray may wax warmer and warmer, and go up a pure and steady flame of devotion to Him who spared not his own Son, but freely delivered him up for us all,' and who will 'with him also > freely give us all things.'

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From the Boston Quarterly Review.-"This book would seem to be as the trade would say, a successful one; for although it has been published but a few months, it has already reached a fourth edition. **** It is the production of a serious, earnest mind, disposed to religious reflection, and possessed of much genuine religious feeling. The book is rather a devotional book than otherwise, and is quite creditable to the industry, the acquirements, the intellect, and the heart of the writer. It is a book from which we doubt not, many may derive much spiritual nutriment."