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 of teaching all nations, not merely by the ministry of the Word, but also by the practices which she has adopted and the forms in which she clothes the essence of her worship. Not without reason, then, must we regard that instruction as most opportune which is given in connection with the holy sacrifice of the Mass. When, during the celebration of the sacred mysteries, we reflect upon Him Who for love of us " bore our sins in His body upon the tree," we are the more encouraged " to die to sin that so we may live to justice.

The solid worth and undoubted usefulness of Goffine's Manual appealed strongly to the learned hierarchy of Germany and elicited their warmest expressions of approval. Gladly do we profit by the opportunity which a new edition of the work offers to reaffirm all that has been said in its favor, and to wish for it that measure of success which its singular excellence deserves.

JAMES CARD. GIBBONS.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 6, 1896.