Vol 04 - I. JOHN.

I. JOHN. x39, APOSTOLIC INSTRUCTION, exemplified in the First Epistle of John. [Anon.] I2mo. Lond., I84O. 2/.

Upon two chapters only, but thoroughly good, and full of sweetness and light.

1392 BINNING (HUGH. 1627 — 1653). Fellowship with God, or Twenty-eight Sermons on I John I and II, I — 3. In his Works, vol. II (See No. 1197). Reprinted in 18mo. by Religious Tract Society. 1833.

Milk for babes, and meat for men; calls to backsliders, and comforts for mourners. “There is no speaking,” says Durham, “after Mr. Binning ; truly he had the tongue of the learned, and knew how to speak a word in season.”

1393 CALVIN (John). Commentaries upon the First Epistle of John, and upon the Epistle of Jude. Translated by W.H. 8vo. [156o.] 1394 CANDLISH (ROBERT, D.D.) First Epistle of John, expounded. 2 vols. Sin. cr. 8vo. 10/6. Edinb., A. & C. Black. 187o. S. 5/- to 7/6.

We set great store by these lectures. .4 man hardly needs anything beyond Candlish. He is devout candid, prudent and forcible.

1395 COTTON (JOHN, B.D., ]>astor of Boston, 2V.£. 1585 — i652).

Commentary upon the First Epistle of John. Folio. Lond., I656. 6/- to 9/-

Calamy puts his imprimatur upon this book, and speaks of the author’s name as “deservedly precious among the saints of God.” In doctrine and experience he is a noble teacher.

1396 GRAHAM (W.) The Spirit of Love. Commentary on I John.

Sm. 8vo. Lond., 1857. S. 2/-

Graham is sound and vigorous, and does not mince matters in dealing with semi-sceptics; hence he brings upon himself violent reviews from opponents. The Literary Churchman denounces his book as containing “controversy without argument, criticism without proof, citation without reference, a show of scholarship without the fruits of it, and denunciation without decorum.” To say the least of it, this review is far too severe.

HANDCOCK (W.J.) Exposition of I John. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Hamilton, Adams & Co. 1861. The author has carefully studied the original, and has his own ideas as to its meaning; but either he has not the power of communicating them, or else we are slow of apprehension. Very frequently we are at a loss to know what he means.

1398 HARDY (NATHANIEL, D.D. 1618 — 167O). First Epistle of John unfolded and applied. 2 vols. 4to. 1656-59. 7/6 to 1o/- Reprinted in Nichol’s Commentaries. Cr. 4to. 7/6. Lond., Nisbet. I865. The Editor of Nichol’s Edition says, “This Exposition is only a fragment.

It was intended to consist of five parts, corresponding generally with the five chapters of the Epistle; but only two of them were accomplished. In matter, the sermons are purely evangelical; in spirit, they are earnest and affectionate; in manner, they are eloquent and impressive.” This is rather too ardent a commendation.

1399 MORGAN (JAMES, D.D., Belfast). Exposition of x John.

8va. 9/- Edinb., T. & T. Clark. 1866. S. 4/6.

Dr. Candlish says that t/ds is a work “of great practical interest and value,” and that had it appeared at an earlier date, “he might have abstained from issuing” his own Lectures on this Epistle.

We are glad to possess both works.

14oo NEANDER (J. A.W.) First Epistle of John explained. Translated by Mrs. Conant. Sin. 8va. New York, 1852. 5/’

Mrs. Conant in her preface says: “The treasures of genius and learning which enrich his more scientific works, here seen a vivified by a :new element, and melt, under the fervor of his inner spiritual life, into a glowing stream of eloquent practical instruction.”

1401 PATTERSON (A. S., D.D.) Commentary on x John 18:1-40 mo. 1842.

See 2Va. 1292.

1402 PIERCE (SAMUEL EYLES). Exposition of x John, in Ninety-three Sermons. 2 vols., 8va. Land., 1835. 7/-This devout author was highly Calvinistic, but withal full of spiritual power and unction. He loved the deep things of Gad, and ‘.’.rote upon them in a gracious manner.

1403 STOCK (JOHN’, M.A., of Finchingfield). Exposition of I John. 8va. 10/- Land., Rivingtons. I865. S. 5/-

Written by a well-instructed man of Gad. For spiritual teaching the work is second to none. Dr. Candlish prized it greatly.

1404 COX (SAMUEL). St. John’s Letter to Kyria, and St. John’s Letter to Caius. See No. 13o9.

1405 JONES (W., D.D.) See No. 1311.