The desirableness of such a Publication is too obvious to need remark. Even amongst those in whose hearts the spirit of devotion is pure and ardent, a difficulty of expression, or a desire to avoid day after day the repetition of the same phrases while referring to common occurrences—acknowledging “every-day blessings,” or praying for their daily renewal,—frequently produces considerable embarrassment; while others—as, for instance, females, in the absence of the head of the family—in consequence of nervousness or timidity, are prevented from leading the devotions of the household. To such persons THE ALTAR OF THE HOUSEHOLD will prove a valuable boon, whether used in the precise form in which it appears, or as suggesting a suitable train of thoughts and expressions. In these respects it may also greatly aid the private devotions of the closet. It will be seen that, in addition to the distinguished EDITOR, numerous Ministers are engaged in the preparation of this Work. This may be regarded as a guarantee for its Scriptural character, and its acceptableness to all sections of the Christian Church—to “all who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.” At the same time, this provides for a rich variety in the modes of expression, whether of adoration, thanksgiving, or petition. Thus, languor and formality will be prevented, while the moderate length of each service will be security against “weariness of spirit” in any of the worshippers. The following are among the Ministers engaged in the preparation of THE ALTAR OF THE HOUSEHOLD:— The Rev. J. SHERMAN, The Rev. W. URWICK, D.D., The Rev. W. H. BUNTING, M.A., The Rev. R. FERGUSON, LL.D., The Rev. F. A. COX, D.D., LL.D., The Rev. Professor LORIMER, The Rev. NEWMAN HALL, B.A., The Rev. B. S. HOLLIS, The Rev. W. CHALMERS, A.M., The Rev. J. BEAUMONT, M.D., The Rev. SAMUEL MARTIN, The Rev. WILLIAM BROCK, The Rev. JOHN KENNEDY, A.M. The Rev. WILLIAM LEASK, The Rev. CHARLES WILLIAMS, The Rev. W. W. EWBANK, A.M., The Rev. J. STOUGHTON, The Rev. W. REID, The Rev. GEORGE SMITH, &c. &c. The Publisher, therefore, confidently promises, as the result, a Work of singular ability, adapted to every Family where such aid in Domestic Worship is occasionally or regularly desirable. The Work will be completed in Twelve Parts, one to appear on the First day of each successive month; the whole forming One Handsome Volume; with Frontispiece engraved on steel by a first-rate Artist.—Parts I. and II. are now ready. JOHN CASSELL’S LIBRARY COMPLETE.