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Dr. Harris was a voluminous as well as a very able writer. He was one of the editors of the "Biblical Eeview," and con tributed to the " Congregational" and "Evangelical" Magazines. Besides numerous essays and sermons, his principal works were " The Great Teacher," 1835 : it had reached a tenth edition in 1849; "Mammon," a prize essay, second thousand, 1836; " The Great Commission," third thousand, 1842, and of which four editions were published ; " Britannia : or, The Condition and Claims of Sailors," a prize essay, fourth thousand, 1837 ; "Union: or, the Divided Church made One," second thousand,
1837. He was also the author of a series of theological works "The Pre-Adamite Earth," 1846; "Man Primeval," 1849; " Patriarchy," 1855 ; and another volume was in preparation, entitled " Theocracy."
Dr. Harris was also a hymn-writer. We have spoken of his early productions. He also published a volume, entitled " The Incarnate One," besides other minor poems.
" Light up this house with glory, Lord." No. 882.
This was the hymn selected from several supplied by Dr. Harris to the Rev. Henry Allon, for insertion in the " New Congregational Hymn Book," 1855. It is given in the Hymn Book without the name.
JOHN HAMPDEN GUKNEY, M.A.
18021862. " Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee." No. 353.
THIS is part of a pleasing practical Christian hymn, bearing date
1838. It is found with Mr. Gurney s name in " Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship, selected for some of the Churches in Marylebone," a collection made by him, and which contains twelve other hymns. Mr. Gurney was born in Serjeant s Inn, Fleet Street, August 15th, 1802. He was the eldest son of Sir John Gurney, one of the Barons of the Exchequer.
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