Deacons carried the elements to the communicants, 66 on the usefulness of seals to God's covenants, Doddridge, Dr, on John vi. 35, Epiphanius, notice of, Eucharist, origin and meaning of the word, Fasts, as preceding the Supper, Feasts, annual of the Jews, Free Communion, Godwin's (or Goodwin's) Moses and Aaron, Jewish feasts, 268 276 294 Kiss of charity, Knox, John, on the simultaneous observance of the Lord's Supper, 274 87, 228, 229 46 26 128 72, 136 24, 295 Orme, William, on the words, 'This is my body,' 79, 271 228 51 36 152 17 189 281 51 172 230 259 on the presence of Judas at the institution of the Pouring out of the wine-why not mentioned in the scriptural ac- count of the Supper, Preparation of the Passover-what mean, Psalmody in connexion with the Lord's Supper, Public observance of the Supper defended, Rambach on the sufferings of Christ, Sacrificial character of Christ's sufferings, Sacrament, derivation and meaning of, 18 211 82 157 43 257 282, 286 77 11 76 228 Testament, meaning of, in the scriptures, Thanksgivings should they be presented over the bread and wine separately?. Theodoret, notice of, Vines on the Lord's Supper, Vitringa de Synagoga Vetere, PAGE 102 202 262 210 35 282 41 44 287 17, 18, 37 191 277 Vossius on the presence of Judas at the Lord's Supper, Warden on the Lord's Supper, Water, mixing of, with wine in the observance of the Passover and Young Persons, duty of, in relation to the Lord's Supper, GLASGOW: Printed by S. and T. DUNN, 48, Buchanan Street. Just Published, (SECOND EDITION) Price 38., THE RULING ELDERSHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. BY THE REV. DAVID KING, LL.D., GLASGOW. NOTICES OF THE WORK. "This work divides itself into two parts, which may be viewed separately. I. The scriptural institute of the eldership. II. The duties and qualifications of the eldership, supposing such an office as that of the ruling elder to be divinely appointed in the Christian church. In the former of these departments of discussion there is a wide and well-known difference of opinion. In the treatment of it, Dr King has honoured our denominational principles with no small share of notice; we are therefore disposed to enter upon the discussion to which, by this collation of our principles with his own, he has invited us, and intend to devote a series of short papers, in future numbers, to the illustration of the existing relations and differences of Presbyterianism and Congregationalism. It is occasion of cordial rejoicing, to find among the leaders of those from whose polity we dissent, and with whom we are called to dispute, such men as Dr King. It is well when the chief places of the field are occupied by those who know and will observe the laws of honourable warfare. The influence of their example is sure to descend to the inferior ranks, and soften the asperities and mitigate the evils of the war. We have every desire to reciprocate to himself, and the church of which he is an ornament, the candour and honourable bearing displayed in this discussion, and shall rejoice most unfeignedly at every approximation which, at the dictate of scriptural truth, the Presbyterian and Congregational denominations respectively shall make toward each other. The exposition of the duties, difficulties, and dangers of the elder, displays in every sentence shrewd sense and close observation of men and things, hallowed by sincere and fervent piety, and applied with discriminating fidelity to the best interests of his church and the country. To the admirable details of the work of the elder, contained in this manual, we can in general subscribe."-The Scottish Congregational Magazine. 66 This work, like the mind of its author, resembles a solid bar of polished steel. It is singularly condensed, compact, and strong. It is a real relief and a delightful refreshment to turn from the spongy, fungous, friable stuff, with which the present generation is afflicted, to such pages as these. The book is one of great value; 2 and there are not many, of any sect or party, who may not read it with advantage. It consists of five parts, thus indicated:-Office of Ruling Elder-Office of Deacon-Duties of Elders-Qualifications of Elders-Encouragements of Elders; with a conclusion and appendix. Part II. ought clearly to have formed Part V. We, of course, do not concur with many of Dr King's positions; but still we very cordially recommend the book as a whole. Our object at present is merely to introduce it to our readers; we shall return to it in the course of the summer."-The Christian Witness, published under the sanction of the Congregational Union of England and Wales. "It should be in the hands of every elder; and we scarcely know anything that would be more conducive to the welfare of the church than that every elder should be imbued with its spirit.”—The Christian Journal. "This is a succinct but singularly clear and well-digested treatise, which we strongly recommend to the perusal of elders in office, and of those who look forward to the appointment. Dr King has introduced the novel plan of giving a short account of the authorities whom he quotes-a plan which might be followed generally with advantage."-Free Church Magazine. "Clear and pointed in argument, thoroughly practical in its tendency, candid and courteous in the treatment of opposing views, and pervaded by a fervent sense of Christian obligation, the work seems to us admirably fitted to disarm prejudice, secure conviction, and rouse every sluggard in the vineyard to ardent zeal and energetic effort, that he may occupy' with a diligence becoming the magnitude of his responsibilities till the Master come."-The Scottish Presbyterian. "We give the volume our earnest recommendation. The subject, which is one of great importance to the church of Christ, is here discussed in all its relations and bearings, with great care, and with all the reverend author's well-known ability."-The Witness. "The work to which this publication is most nearly allied is that of Dr Miller on the Office of the Ruling Elder; but the two will be found entirely distinct in their character. Even where the same materials are employed, the cast of thought and illustration is quite independent; and, in particular, the branch of the subject more briefly stated in the one is more fully expanded in the other-the present volume exhibiting the evidence for the office in a concise and pointed form, and enlarging more on its duties, qualifications, and encouragements. On these topics, indeed, the author is well qualified to speak, from his experience, as the zealous and efficient pastor of one of the largest and most influential congregations in Glasgow; while he has executed the work in a manner worthy of his high character, both as a writer and an eloquent preacher."-The Banner of Ulster. |