THE late Papal aggression has called forth a mighty host of defenders of the truths for which our fathers bled, and innumerable assailants of the man of sin. Almost all truehearted Protestants have felt that the impudent attempts of Popery to regain much of her lost influence in this land called for every one to do what he could for the resistance of

her power, and hence the press has teemed with almost every form and character of publications that could expose Rome's errors or establish Bible truths. On our table we have several, and amongst them noticePAPAL ERRORS; their Rise and Progress. Published by the Re

ligious Tract Society. In 18mo, pp. 248. POPERY A SPIRITUAL TYRANNY. From an Old Divine. By the Rev. R. SHEPHERD, M.A. Published by Wertheim and Macintosh. A pamphlet in 18mo, pp. 15. ROMANISM AND CONGREGATIONALISM CONTRASTED; or, the Relative Aspects of their Polity, Teachings, and Tendencies. By R. G. MILNE, M.A. Published by John Snow. A pamphlet in 12mo, pp. 82.

The first is one of the many publications now issuing from the press of the Tract Society to meet the wants of the age, and is an inter

esting book. It places, clearly and concisely, the errors of Rome in contrast with the plain teachings of the word of God, and must do good service, especially to our youth, in exposing that mystery of iniquities and fortifying their minds against its influence.

The second is a brief exposure of the same corrupt body, and is fitted to aid in stemming the under-current of favour towards Rome, now too widely spread amongst many of even the poorer classes in our Established Church.

The last is more denominational in its character than any of the late publications against Popery we have seen. It, however, contains a vast amount of matter on which all evangelical bodies of Protestants are found agreed; and where it goes farther than many others, and holds up some denominational peculiarities as the best set-off to Rome's errors, we think it does so in a spirit which must commend even these parts to the candid thought of those from whom its author in some respects may differ. It contains an invaluable collection of statements from Roman Catholic writers, developing the monstrous evils of their body, and displays great research on the part of its devoted author. A large amount of truth is brought out in opposition to these, and to our mind the peculiar views he advocates are set in the most advantageous light when thus set forth as the grand contrast to those of the man of sin. We think the denomination of which Mr. Milne is a respected minister, and, above all, the cause of Frotes

THE TELESCOPE AND MICROSCOPE. By THOMAS DICK, LL.D, in 18mo, pp. 192;

both published by the Religious Tract Society, and, as their titles indicate, of a scientific and deeply interesting character.

The first is well adapted for the thinking children of the families in our middle and upper classes, to the heads of which we strongly commend it, and the last to advancing youth in any class. Both contain a large amount of information put together in a popular and simple shape.

Another volume on our table is entitled

MINES AND MINING, and published by the Religious Tract Society. 18mo, pp. 192.

It is one of the "Monthly Volumes," and is intended to follow one issued "Caves of the Earth." some time ago, It forms a good second part to that work, and, like all the other volumes of the series, puts much in little room.

LONDON IN THE SEVENTEENTH AND EIGHTEENTH CENTURIES, is the title of another volume of the same series, and a continuation of the History of London. Most interesting are these sketches in connexion with the history of this great city, which,

now that people from all parts are crowding to it, derives additional interest.

condition as it now appears set forth. It is a sort of excursion book through Palestine. The reader is first taken to the chief town in each province, and after it has been well examined, excursions are made to all the neighbouring places of note. This plan gives the book a peculiar charm, and adds greatly to its interest and in

mation is gathered from various sources, while Dr. Kitto supplies from his rich stores no little portion. To our bible classes and their teachers the work is invaluable, and should be placed at once in all the libraries to which they may have access, and possessed by all who can afford its purchase.

GOD'S TENDER CARE. Perhaps the most touching presentation of the character of God is that made by our Saviour in the sermon on the mount, when, speaking of the birds of the air, he said, "Your heavenly Father feedeth them." God, who made the worlds, and who upholdeth all things with the word of his power; who giveth to the angels their being and their joys; who ruleth over worlds and creatures without number in illimitable space; -the infinite and eternal Jehovah feeds with a father's care the sparrow that skips and twitters at your side, and the humming-bird that flits from flower to flower; even the tiniest insect does not fail of his notice or

This is the most

want for his care. admirable view of God's universal and particular providence; not only does he make the sun to rise and guide the planets in their courses, not only does he uphold in being the lofty intelligences which he has made in his own image; but he takes care of the most insignificant of his creatures by his own ever-active agency. "Your heavenly Father feedeth them."

In looking at a stately and complicated machine, we admire its lofty proportions, its massive shafts, and its wheels of huge diameter, its ponderous bars and levers denoting strength and power; but that which fills us with wonder and delight is