5 FEBRUARY 1887, Page 45

Lights and Shadows of Church History. By William Hardman, M.A.

(Skeffington.)—This is a series of sermons, illustrated by Church history from the Apostolic times down to the Civil War, and even later, the earlier period being treated at greater length. Mr. Hardman has decidedly "High" proclivities, looking forward to the day when,— " Again shall banner, cope, sad cross gleam thro• the incensed aisle."

His sermons at least set a good example of bringing life and interest into what is too often a tedious performadoe. We notice a curious mis.spelling, Henry " Montyn " for Martyn.