a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.’ (Matt. xiii. 52.)
“In conclusion I may add that the examples contained in this book are taken from newspapers, schoolbooks, volumes of sermons, and spiritual works. They have not been copied verbatim, but have been arranged and adapted to serve the desired end.”
In addition to these words of the author, suffice it to say that, with one solitary exception, all his examples and illustrations are given in this English version. In bringing them into line with the Baltimore Catechism, moreover, it was found necessary to add about one hundred and fifty others, in order that under each question of the Catechism at least one appropriate anecdote or example might be placed.
St. James’ Church,
Boston.
