The Waterloo Soldier. — A Reprint (slightly abridged) of “Sin and Grace; or, The Early Life and Closing Days of a Highland Soldier.” By Colin A. Mackenzie, of Shieldaig, Ross-shire. Price, 6d.; by post, 71/2d. London: C. J. Farncombe & Sons, Ltd., 30 Imperial Buildings, Ludgate Circus, E.C.
This very striking narrative has been reprinted at an appropriate time. It describes the history of a soldier, Farquhar Mackay to name, who, though brought up with spiritual privileges, wandered far from the paths of righteousness, and visited various lands, until at length the Lord arrested him by His almighty power, and made him, during the closing years of his life, an example for good and an instrument of blessing to his fellow-creatures. We shall not reproduce any details here, but leave them for the perusal of the reader. Suffice it to say that the book is exceedingly well written, and contains very wholesome truth concerning sin and salvation, presented in an attractive form. It will constitute an excellent little gift-book to our soldiers and sailors, who can pass it on to others who may not have seen the story. May the Lord grant an abundant blessing! The print is very good, and the volume otherwise tastefully got up. We bespeak for it a wide circulation.