ADVERTISEMENT. The Editor acknowledges, that the title which he has assumed for his little volume, is one calculated to excite expectation; yet he cannot but hope, and believe, that the truly candid Reader will find so much beauty, both of diction and thought, as fully to justify the appellation; nor could it be otherwise, since the very first writers of our age and country have contributed to enrich his pages. He trusts also, that he may be permitted to affirm, that there is not an article in the work of an indifferent description. And cer tainly, there is not one, which is not in full unison with the noble sentiments of the angelic anthem,-since they all ascribe " "glory to God in the highest,"-and inculcate " on earth, and good will towards men." peace The ready sale of the first impression, demands the thanks of the Editor; and encourages the pleasing hope, that his labour has not been in vain. He now presents a new edition to the Public, with many additions, which he trusts will render the volume still more worthy of their patronage. Southampton. |