A HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN SOCIALISM IN ENGLAND.
Christian Socialism in England. By Arthur V. Woodworth, Ph.D. (Swan Sonnenschein and Co. 2s. 6d.)—This very useful and interesting little volume traces the development of Christian Socialism from its origin under Charles Kingsley and F. D. Maurice to its present form in the Christian Social Union, conducted by the Bishop of Worcester and Canon Scott Holland, showing how the earlier attempt, of which the outward expres- sion was co-operative association, failed through the insufficient realisation of the Christian principle of love for the neighbour on the part of the working classes, and how the new development is more likely to succeed lastingly, for the reason that it appeals more directly to the employer and consumer, endeavouring to awake those who use the fruits of labour to a sense of their responsibility for the condition of the labourer. Mr. Woodworth
writes fairly and reasonably, and gives facts and names and dates. His book will be found useful as a handbook of the subject by many who may not be convinced of the practicability of the ideals it recommends.
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