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The Macedonian Cry.A Voice from the Lands of Brahma and Buddha, Africa and Isles of the Sea, and A Plea for Missions. 12mo, cloth
The Hon. Judge Wilmot, late Lieut.-Governor of New Brunswick. A Biographical Sketch. Introduction by the Rev. D. D. Currie. With Artotype portrait. Clo., 12mo.
Baptisma.Exegetical and Controversial. Cloth, 12mo.
Smiles and Tears; or, Sketches from Real Life. With Introduction by the Rev. W. H. Withrow, D.D. Bound in cloth, gilt edges, extra gilt
Studies in Matthew.12mo, cloth. (Canadian Copyright Edition)
“This is a remarkable volume of Sermons. The style, while severly logical, reminds us in its beauty and simplicity of Ruskin. These are models of what pulpit discourses ought to be.”—Methodist Recorder.
Studies in Acts.12mo, cloth
“No exaggeration to say that Mr. Jones is fully equal to Robertson at his best, and not seldom superior to him.”—Methodist Recorder.
Studies in Gospel of St. John.12mo, cloth
Honest John Stallibrass.Illustrated, 12mo, cloth
Matthew Mellowdew; A Story with More Heroes than One. Illustrated. Cloth, $1.00. Extra gilt
“In Matthew Mellowdew, the advantages and happiness of leading a Christian life are urged in an earnest and affecting style.”—Irish Times.
Paul Meggit’s Delusion.Illustrated. Cloth
“A strong and heartily-written tale, conveying sound moral and religious lessons in an unobjectionable form.”—Graphic.
Nestleton Magna; A Story of Yorkshire Methodism. Illustrated. Cloth
“No one can read it without feeling better for its happy simple piety; full of vivacity, and racy of the genuine vernacular of the district.”—Watchman.
Canadian in Europe.Being Sketches of Travel in France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Great Britain and Ireland. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo
“Valeria,” the Martyr of the Catacombs.A Tale of Early Christian Life in Rome. Illustrated. Cloth
“The subject is skillfully handled, and the lesson it conveys is noble and encouraging.”—Daily Chronicle.
“A vivid and realistic picture of the times of the persecution of the Early Christians under Diocletian.”—Watchman.
“The Story is fascinatingly told, and conveys a vast amount of information.”—The Witness.
King’s Messenger; or, Lawrence Temple’s Probation.12mo, cloth
“A capital story.... We have seldom read a work of this kind with more interest, or one that we could recommend with greater confidence.”—Bible Christian Magazine.
Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher.A Tale of the War of 1812. 12mo, cloth. Illustrated
Methodist Worthies.Cloth, 12mo, 165 pp.
Romance of Missions.Cloth, 12mo, 160 pp.
Great Preachers.Ancient and Modern. Cloth, 12mo
Intemperance; Its Evils and their Remedies.Paper
Is Alcohol Food?Paper, 5c., per hundred
Prohibition the Duty of the Hour.Paper, 5c., per hundred
The Bible and the Temperance Question.Paper
The Liquor Traffic.Paper
The Physiological Effects of Alcohol.Paper
Popular History of Canada.600 pp., 8vo. Eight Steel Portraits, One Hundred Wood Cuts, and Six Coloured Maps. Sold only by Subscription
Christian Rewards; or, I. The Everlasting Rewards for Children Workers; II. The Antecedent Millennial Reward for Christian Martyrs. With notes:—1. True Christians may have Self-love but not Selfishness; 2. Evangelical Faith-works; 3. Justification by Faith does not include a Title to Everlasting Reward. 12mo, cloth
The One Mediator.Selections and Thoughts on the Propitiatory Sacrifice and Intercessions of our Great High-Priest. 12mo, cloth
Loyalists of America and Their Times.2 Vols., large 8vo, with Portrait. Cloth, $5; half morocco
Canadian Methodism; Its Epochs and Characteristics.Handsomely bound in extra cloth, with Steel Portrait of the Author. 12mo, cloth, 440 pp.
The Story of My Life.Edited by Rev. Dr. Nelles, Rev. Dr. Potts, and J. George Hodgins, Esq., LL.D. With Steel Portrait and Illustrations. (Sold only by Subscription.) Cloth, $3; sheep
Life of Gideon Ouseley.Cloth
All are Living.An attempt to Prove that the Soul while Separate from the Body is Consciously Alive. Each, 3c., per hundred
Did Christ Die for All?Each, 3c.; per hundred
Free, Full, and Present Salvation.Each, 3c.; per hundred
Heroes.A Lecture delivered before the Y.M.C.A. in Exeter Hall, London. Each, 5c.; per hundred
Is the Bible to Lie Under a Ban in India?A Question for Christian Electors. Each, 3c.; per hundred
May we Hope for a Great Revival.Each, 3c.; per hundred
Only Believe.Each, 3c.; per hundred
The Christian Raised to the Throne of Christ.Each, 3c.; per hundred
The Conversion of All England.Each, 3c.; per hundred
The Duty of Giving Away a Stated Portion of Your Income.each, 5c.; per hundred
The Friend whose Years do not Fail.Each, 3c.; per hundred
Lectures and Sermons.Printed on thick superfine paper, 378 pp., with fine Steel Portrait, and strongly bound in extra fine cloth
This volume contains some of Dr. Punshon’s grandest Lectures and Sermons, which have been listened to by tens of thousands who will remember them as brilliant productions from an acknowledged genius.
Canada and its Religious Prospects.Paper
Memorial Sermons.Containing a Sermon, each, by Drs. Punshon, Gervase Smith, J. W. Lindsay, and A. P. Lowrey. Paper, 25c.; cloth
Tabor; or, The Class-meeting.A Plea and an Appeal. Paper, each 5c.; per dozen
The Prodigal Son, Four Discourses on.87 pages. Paper, cover, 25c.; cloth
The Pulpit and the Pew: Their Duties to each other and to God.Two Addresses. Paper cover, 10c.; cloth.
Broken Reeds; or, The Heresies of the Plymouth Brethren.New and enlarged edition
High Church Pretentions Disproved; or, Methodism and the Church of England.
Living Epistles; or, Christ’s Witnesses in the World.12mo, cloth, 288 pp.
Rev. Dr.A. C. George, in the New YorkChristian Advocate, says:—“These are, without exception, admirable essays, clear, earnest, logical, convincing, practical, and powerful. They are full of valuable suggestions for ministers, teachers, class-leaders, and all others who desire to present and enforce important biblical truths.”
The New YorkObserversays:—“The essays are practical, earnest, and warm, such as ought to do great good, and the one on Christianity and Scepticism is very timely and well put.”
Misleading Lights.A Review of Current Antinomian Theories—The Atonement and Justification, 3c.; per dozen
Songs Of Life.A Collection of Original Poems. Cloth
Spurious Catholicity.A Reply to the Rev. James Roy
The Development of Doctrine.Lecture delivered before the Theological Union, Victoria College
What is Arminianism? with a Brief Sketch of Arminius.By Rev. D. D. Whedon, D.D., LL.D., with Introduction by Dr. Dewart
Waymarks; or, Counsels and Encouragements to Penitent Seekers of Salvation, 5c.; per hundred
The Temperance Battlefield, and How to Gain the Day.Illustrated. 12mo, cloth
Voices from the Throne; or, God’s Call to Faith and Obedience.Cloth
A Summer in Prairie-Land.Notes of Tour through the North-West Territory. Paper, 40 cts.; cloth.
Erring Through Wine
Cyclopædia of Methodism in Canada.Containing Historical, Educational, and Statistical Information, dating from the beginning of the work in the several Provinces in the Dominion of Canada, with Portrait and Illustrations. Cloth, $4.50; sheep
Pastor’s Record and Pocket Ritual.Russia limp, 75 cents. Roan, with flap and pocket
The Pleasure Dance and its Relation to Religion and Morality
Popular Amusements
Strange Tales from Humble Life.First series. 12mo, 470 pp., cloth
Strange Tales from Humble Life.Second series, cloth
Soul-Winning.A Course of Four Lectures delivered at Victoria University
Universal Childhood Drawn to Christ.With an Appendix containing remarks on the Rev. Dr. Burwash’s “Moral Condition of Childhood.” Paper
Case and His Contemporaries.A Biographical History of Methodism in Canada. 5 vols., cloth
Father Corson; being the Life of the late Rev. Robert Corson. 12mo, cloth
“My Boy Life.”Presented in a Succession of True Stories. 12mo, cloth, 300 pp.
Water Baptism.Paper
Exposition Expounded, Defended and Supplemented.Limp cloth
School of the Prophets, Father McRorey’s Class, and Squire Firstman’s Kitchen Fire
Thoughts and Conclusions of a Man of Years, Concerning Churches and Church Connection. Paper
The Evangelical Denominations of the Age
The need of the World.With Introduction by the Rev. S. S. Nelles, D.D., LL.D. Cloth
The Methodist Pulpit.A Collection of Original Sermons from Living Ministers of the United Methodist Church in Canada. Edited by the Rev. S. G. Phillips
Toward the Sunrise.Being Sketches of Travel in the East. Illustrated. To which is added a Memorial Sketch of Rev. W. M. Punshon, LL.D., with Portrait. 460 pp., 12mo, cloth
The Practical Test of Christianity.A Sermon delivered before the Theological Union, Victoria College, 1883
The Heathen World: Its Need of the Gospel, and the Church’s Obligation to Supply It. By Rev. Geo. Patterson, D.D. Price, 12mo., cloth
Biblical Difficulties Dispelled.Being an Answer to Queries Respecting So-Called Discrepancies in Scripture, Misunderstood and Misinterpreted Texts, etc., etc. 12mo, cloth
History’s Testimony to Christ.A Discourse preached in St. Augustine’s Church, Clapham, England, 1877. Newand Revised Edition. Paper, net
Aldersyde.A Border Story of Seventy Years Ago. By Annie S. Swan. Illustrated, 12mo, cloth extra, 318 pp.
Jock Halliday, a Grass-Market Hero; or, Sketches of Life and Character in an Old City Parish. By Robina F. Hardy. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, 192 pp.
William and Mary.A Tale of the Siege of Louisburg, 1745. By David Hickey. 12mo, cloth, 317 pp.
From Wealth to Poverty; or, The Tricks of the Traffic. A Story of the Drink Curse. By Rev. Austin Potter. 12mo, cloth. 328 pp.
The Old Vice and the New Chivalry.Ammunition for the “Scott Act Campaign.” By I. Templeton-Armstrong. 12mo, cloth, 178 pp., illustrated
The Acme Sabbath-School Reader and Reciter.This is the latest and best Sabbath-School Reader Reciter and Dialogue Book published. It contains 192 pp. of the choicest material—all usable
Anecdotes of the Wesleys.By Rev. J. B. Wakeley. With Introduction by Rev. J. McClintock, D.D., LL.D. 12mo, cloth. With a Portrait. 391 pp.
Heroes of Methodism.Containing Sketches of Eminent Methodist Ministers. By Rev. J. B. Wakeley. 12mo, cloth, 470 pp.
Counsels to Young Converts.Abridged from Dr. Wise’s “Convert’s Counsellor.” By Rev. A. Sutherland, D.D. 18mo, cloth, 180 pp.
Wesley’s Doctrinal Standards.The Sermons, Analysis and Notes. By Rev. N. Burwash, S.T.D. 8vo, cloth
Bits from Blinkbonny; or, The Bell O’ The Manse. A Tale of Scottish Village Life between 1841 and 1851. Six Original Illustrations. By John Strathesk. 12mo, cloth
Happy Hours.A Book for the Young. With Hundreds of Pictures. 4to, boards
Wandering Lights.A Stricture on the Doctrines and Methods of Brethrenism. By Rev. R. Strachan. Paper
The Gospel of Mark.(From Teacher’s Edition of Revised New Testament.) With Marginal Passages, Etc., Etc., including Three Colored Maps of Palestine. Paper, 15c.; cloth
Studies in Book of Mark.For Teachers, Pastors, and Parents. By Rev. D. C. Hughes, A.M. 8vo, paper, 60c.; cloth
The Gospel to the Poor vs. Pew Rents.By B. F. Austin, B.D. Introduction by Dr. Carman. Paper, 25c.; cloth
Golden Wedding-Day; or, Semi-Centennial Pulpit and Pew of Richmond Street Methodist Church, Toronto. ByRev. Isaac Tovell, M.A. Paper
Immersion.Proved to be not a Scriptural Mode of Baptism but a Romish Invention, etc. By Rev. W. A. McKay, B.A. With Appendix—“A Reviewer Reviewed.” Paper, 25c.; cloth
Two Fundamental Errors in the Teaching of Plymouth Brethren.By Rev. T. G. Williams. Each 2c.; per doz.
Why I am a Methodist.Paper, 2c.; per doz.
A Wesleyan Methodist’s Thoughts—About Prayer, the Bible, Baptism, The Covenant, The Lord’s Supper, etc., etc. Paper
Renewing the Covenant.Each 5c.; per 100
Advice to One who Meets in Class.By Rev. Robert Newstead. Each 3c.; per doz.
Relation of Children to the Fall, the Atonement, and the Church.By N. Burwash, S.T.D. Paper
Scripture Baptism.Per 100
Rules of Society.Per 100
With Scripture Proofs. Per 100
With Trial Ticket Combined. Per 100
Church Class-Books.With Pocket for Tickets
Model Deed Blanks.For Church Property. Per Set of Two
Permits to Sell Church Property—Blanks.Per Set of Two
Declaration to Fill Vacancies on Trustee Boards.Per Set of Two
Declaration to Increase Number of Trustees.Per Set of Two
Model Deed Act.Containing Statutes of Canada, also Statutes of Ontario, Respecting the Methodist Church. Paper
Discipline.Cloth, 60c.; limp French morrocco
Members One of Another.Sermon by Rev. Dr. Nelles
The Genesis, Nature, and Results of Sin.Lecture by Rev. N. Burwash, S.T.D. Paper
The Development of Doctrine.Lecture by Rev. E. H. Dewart, D.D.
The Work of Christ.Sermon by Rev. E. A. Stafford. Paper
The Cherubim.Lecture by Rev. W. Jeffers, D.D.
The Ordering of Human Life.Sermon by Rev. W. W. Ross. Paper
The Obligations of Theology to Science.Lecture by Rev. A. Burns, D.D., LL.D.,
The Divine Call to the Ministry.Sermon by Rev. E. B. Ryckman, D.D. Paper
Certainties in Religion.Lecture by Rev. J. A. Williams, D.D.
The Soul’s Anchor.Sermon by Rev. George McRitchie. Paper
Sin and Grace.Lecture by Rev. James Graham
The Practical Test of Christianity.Sermon by Rev. Hugh Johnston, M.A., B.D. Paper
Eternal Punishment.Lecture by Rev. W. I. Shaw, M.A., LL.B.
The Coming One.Sermon by Rev. W. R. Parker, M.A. Paper
Lectures and Sermons.From 1879 to 1882. In One Volume. Cloth
The Life of “Chinese” Gordon, R.E., C.B.With Portrait on the title-page. By Charles H. Allen, F.R.G.S., Secretary of British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. Post-free
The Natural Law in the Spiritual World.By Henry Drummond, F.R.C.E., F.G.S. 414 pp. New Edition Ready
“This is every way a remarkable work, worthy of the thoughtful study of all who are interested in the great question now pending as to the relations of natural science to revealed religion.... A mine of practical and suggestive illustrations.”—Living Church.
Father Lambert’s Notes on Ingersoll.Paper, 20c.; cloth
“It is a masterly refutation of Ingersoll. It should be widely circulated.”—Rev. T. G. Williams, President Montreal Conference.
Aggressive Christianity.12mo, cloth, 60 cts.; paper
Godliness.By Mrs. Catharine Booth. With Introduction by Daniel Steele, D.D. 12mo, cloth, 60c.; paper
Applied Logic.By the Rev. S. S. Nelles, LL.D. Cloth
Arrows in the Heart of the King’s Enemies; or Atheistic Errors of the Day Refuted, and the Doctrine of a Personal God Vindicated. By the Rev. Alexander W. McLeod, D.D. formerly editor of theWesleyan, Halifax, N.S., 12mo,cloth
Burial in Baptism.A Colloquy, in which the Claims of Ritual Baptism in Romans vi. 3, 4, Colossians ii. 12 are examined and Shown to be Visionary. By the Rev. T. L. Wilkinson. Paper, 5c.; per hundred
Catechism of Baptism.By the Rev. D. D. Currie. Cloth.
Certainties of Religion.By the Rev. J. A. Williams, D.D., F.T.L., and The Soul’s Anchor. By the Rev. George McRitchie
Christian Perfection.By the Rev. J. Wesley. Paper, 10c.; cloth
Church Membership; or, The Conditions of New Testament and Methodist Church Membership Examined and Compared.By the Rev. S. Bond, Methodist Minister of the Montreal Conference. 18mo, cloth, 72 pp.
Circuit Register
Class-Leader, The; His Work and How to Do it.By J. Atkinson, M.A. Cloth, 12mo, cheap edition
“It is practical, sprightly, devout, and full of profit. We would urge every class-leader to possess himself of a copy.”—Christian Guardian.
Class-Meeting, The.Its Spiritual Authority and Practical Value. By the Rev. J. A. Chapman, M.A.
Conversations on Baptism.By the Rev. Alexander Langford. Cloth
Companion to the Revised New Testament.By Alexander Roberts, D.D., and an American Reviser. Paper, 30c.; cloth
The Life of Alexander Duff, D.D., LL.D.By George Smith, C.J.E., LL.D., Author of “The Life of John Wilson, D.D., F.R.S.,” Fellow of the Royal Geographical and Statistical Society, &c., with an Introduction by Wm. M. Taylor, D.D. Two large octavo volumes, bound in cloth, with Portraits by Jeens
Journal of the General Conference, for the years 1874, 1878, and 1882. Paper, 60c.; cloth
Journal of First United General Conference, 1883.Paper, 70c.; cloth
Lectures and Sermons.Delivered before the “Theological Union” of the University of Victoria College. 1879 to 1882 inclusive, in one volume, cloth
The above may be had separately, in paper covers, each
Librarian’s Account Book
Life and Times of Anson Green, D.D.Written by himself. 12mo, cloth, with Portrait
Lone Land Lights.By the Rev. J. McLean. Cloth
Memories of James B. Morrow.By the Rev. A. W.Nicholson. Cloth
Memorials of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson.With Steel Portrait. Cloth
Methodist Catechisms.No. I., per dozen, 25c.; No. II., per dozen, 60c.; No. III., per dozen, 75c. Three in one. Cloth. Each
Methodist Hymn-Books.In various sizes and styles of binding. Prices from 30 cents upwards.
Old Christianity against Papal Novelties.By Gideon Ouseley, Illustrated. Cloth
Prayer and its Remarkable Answers.By W. W. Patton, D.D. Cloth
Recreations.A Book of Poems. By the Rev. E. A. Stafford, M.A., President of the Montreal Conference. It is beautifully printed on English paper, and bound in extra English cloth, bevelled edges, and lettered in gold
Religion of Life; or, Christ and Nicodemus.By John G. Manly. Cloth
“Of the orthodox evangelical type, vigorous and earnest. Most great theological questions come up for more or less of notice, and Mr. Manly’s remarks are always thoughtful and penetrating.”—The British Quarterly Review.
Roll Book.Designed for the Use of Infant Classes. One-quire Book containing lines for 178 Scholars, and lasting for 13 years, $1.00; and a Two-quire Book similar to above
Secretary’s Minute Book.New design. By Thomas Wallis. Boards
Secretary’s Minute Book
Sermons on Christian Life.By the Rev. C. W. Hawkins. Cloth
Spiritual Struggles of a Roman Catholic.An Autobiographical Sketch. By the Rev. Louis N. Beaudry. Steel Portrait. Cloth
“We do not remember having seen a volume better fitted than this for universal circulation among Protestants and Romanists.”—Talmage’s Christian at Work.
Sunday-School Class Book.Cloth, per dozen
Sunday-School Class Book.New design. Cloth, per doz.
Sunday-School Register
Sunday-School Record (new) for Secretaries
Theological Compend.By the Rev. Amos Binney. 32mo, cloth
The Guiding Angel.By Kate Murray. 18mo, cloth
Weekly Offering Book
Within the Vail; or, Entire Sanctification.By the Rev. James Caswell