12 OCTOBER 1889, Page 45

Songs of a Parish Priest. By Rev. B. Edwards. (George

Allen, Orpington, Kent.)—Mr. Edwards shows in these songs, or rather hymns, a truly devotional spirit and fervour. He possesses, indeed, the qualities which a hymn-writer needs,—devoutness, flow of language, and command of rhythm. Some of Mr. Edwards's songs are very graceful and finished.