Reminiscences of Thomas Chalmers ...

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most impressive passages in the discourses delivered, and on reading these digests or abstracts, thej always appeared deeply interesting. Hence the idea occurred, that if embodied and given to the public, vrith other " Reminiscences,^^ they might prove useful, and lead many to the perusal of the works of Dr Chalmers. It is almost needless to say, that the more the writings of such a man are diffused, the better for the world.

In 1832, the author published a short literary and biographical memoir of Dr Chalmers, in the Sketches of the Edinburgh Clergy, He has since repeatedly heard an expression of surprise at his having at that period pitched his character so high ; but a place has now been awarded to Chalmers among the greatest men of his age and country, and everything regarding him is felt to become more and more interesting.

The volume has no pretensions of a high order, and the author is sensible of its many imperfections ; but if it tend in any degree to spread abroad the wholesome and striking truths which especially characterise the productions of Dr Chalmers, and lead to an increased acquaintance with his works, the object he had in view will be fully accomplished.

Edinburgh, 18^A October 1851.

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