5 MARCH 1864, Page 21

Sermons. Fourth series. By the late Rev. Frederick W. Robertson,

M.A. (Smith, Elder, and Co.)—To read a sermon of Mr. Robertson's, after those of the thousand other clergymen who publish their annual volume, is like entering into a new atmosphere. There is no darkening of the truth by trite conventionalities. There is no mere rhetoric—no railing—no uncharitableness. If he touches a subject, it is not till he has honestly thought it out for himself ; and whether eventually you agree with him or not, you recognize a true priest, a man who can counsel others because he has found firm standing-ground for himself. This series of notes for sermons (for they are unfortunately no more) seems to us quite equal to its predecessors; take, for instance, the admirable discourses on prayer and inspiration.