Select Sentences; Or Excellent Passages, From Eminent Authors: To Which Are Added, Mason's Select Remains

Excerpt from Select Sentences; Or Excellent Passages, From Eminent Authors: To Which Are Added, Mason's Select Remains: Short Sayings, or Sentences, have been found to be such an easy and successful method of diffusing truths and communicating instruction, that they have been adopted in almost every age and every country.
Some of the passages in this volume were selected by Toplady, others by Stratton, and the rest by the Editor. - Though there are many passages equally excellent in the same authors; these, when ready made a deep impression; and it was presumed, were calculated to matte similar impressions on others. - They are not arranged under distinct heads; but, it is hoped, that, in some degree, like the source from which they are drawn scarcely a page can be opened, which will not be found "profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for "correction, for instruction in righteousness," and for consolation.
As from samples people have often possessed themselves of valuable articles; so quotations have introduced many to an intimate acquaintance with eminent authors; and should this volume have that happy effect, one good end will be gained.
Mason's Remains are well known and their value has been duly appreciated.