cations of this author within the reach of all
readers at a greatly reduced cost, have caused the
following selection to be made. It contains all
the clearest and fullest statements he gave of his
views concerning theology and religion. The
Discourses which attracted the widest attention
and date a new era in the history of religious
opinions, and the elaborate Treatises on the Evi-
dences of Christianity, are here presented at a cost
a little exceeding that of two pamphlets.

The six volume edition of these works, on good
paper and neatly bound, the Association will con-
tinue to supply at the low price of two dollars.
But some readers may prefer a selection from the
productions of this celebrated writer and divine in
smaller compass and more compact form. To
them the following volume is now offered. There
are high motives which may plead for assistance
in promoting its circulation. In a style of singu-
lar simplicity and beauty, an eloquent voice wins us
to feel the paternal character of God, the divinity
of the mission of Jesus Christ, the greatness and
attractiveness of a holy life. Some of the most
original and brilliant thoughts that have been
contributed by the literature of the age are scat-
tered through these pages. No better service can
be rendered to a young man who may be sceptical
as to the truth of Christianity than to place this

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