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Art. I. A Connected History Of The Life ...
mid circumstances of the events recorded would greatly conduce to a right understanding of the gospel history . But the labours of all on this subject have not left qs without difficulties , and no
system is without objections . If we , are-not quite satisfied with the system of a Newcome or a Priestley , we may venture to class with such company a Newcome Cappe , , who differs from them both .
yye admire also the perspicacity with which Mrs . C . comprehends , and the clearness with which she exhibits , the views of her venerated hi * $ faand , and the qniforrri consonance with his of her owi ^ l notes , which she has sometimes , though rarely , sypplied .
Jn shorty we find much to admire in every part ; and the reflections , which follow the differ * ent sections ijito wjbipt the work is divided , claim not the least share of our admiration . They are rational , pure , acute , pious and devotional . The last
characters very jnucjli distinguish them . Could we enter ioto particulars , we should Jiatfc to open only jthe book , and iake our specimens without . selection . But , in the micjst of praise , we
cannot suppress regret at the form of the work ^ or tie inanner of giving the words of the evangelists , without chapters and verses , and without the names of the
writers . We lament that the advice of her judicious friend h ^ s not been followed by the editor , ivho suggested the convepiency of such reference . The reierence to
texts , which accqrs often in the notes , seems to embarrass the reader . He must have a New Test ament by his side- to find out
Art. I. A Connected History Of The Life ...
the places referred toy and wh eif they are found , he has much difficulty to turn to the same places in the Life , in order to consult the notes Ahat may be appended to them . Besides , if we wish , at
nny time , in our . ordnjsry read - ing of the gospels , to learn the opinion of Mr . Cappeonany textf we find the search for it difficulty and sometimes vain ; for the only clue to it is at the head of the
sections , or in the table of contents , which require too close an examination to prevent a feeling of weariness , and the whole volume must sometimes be turned over hefore the point is gained . We wishj therefore , that the suggestion of her iriencj had been adopt , ed by the editor .
We are well aware of the obstacles that opposed such adoption . And it may appear like ingratitude to observe an imperfection in a present so valuable . Had it been less valuable , we should have been silent . We have no wish
beyond that of suggesting what may render a second edition , which we confidently predict , additionally valuable . We -wish jso good a work to be perfect . As
to jthe increase of bulk , it might be obviated by some retrenchments in the reflections , all of which as might be expected , are not equally valuable . For this task Mrs . C . is fully competent . She has sufficient
discernment ; she is capable of such an act of self-denial . We would , however , suggest , that those reifc . ctions which are designed as answers to the cavils of
unbelievers , mightf . be among such as she would sacrifice to the object recommended to her . We have too high a generation
2 50 Review. L —Mrs. Cappers Ife Of Chri...
2 50 Review . L —Mrs . Cappers ife of Christ .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), May 2, 1810, page 250, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/mrp_02051810/page/34/
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