4 MAY 1867, Page 21

Thoughtful Moments and Scriptural Studies is not always very clear

or very definite. But he is careful and moderate, and when he does make a suggestion it is evidently the fruit of much reflection. The longest essay in his present work is devoted to some parts of the Prayer Book which are most in want of revision. We think that the author hesitates a good deal in coming to his conclusions, but he feels no doubt that such hesitation is a sign of modesty, and that without it there would be little chance of his gaining a hearing. If he wishes to convince those who differ from him in opinion, he has done well