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The Religious Magazine And Monthly Review by Rev. John H. Morison. This 1871 issue presents a broad, non-dogmatic portrait of liberal Protestant Christianity in a rapidly changing world. A composite of editorials, sermons, travel writing, poetry, and literary criticism, it champions Christ-centered faith, active public virtue, and the practical translation of belief into daily life. Central themes include the New Year as a moral crossroad prompting personal renewal, social responsibility in education and politics, the sanctification of everyday work, and a robust critique of private, inward-focused piety. It defends miracles and patristic witness against skeptical critiques, argues for a wide, ecumenical Christian fellowship while preserving a distinct Christ-centered message, and explores the relationship between body, worship, and moral formation. The issue also features notable voices—A. P. Peabody, William Mountford, Charles T. Brooks, Henry A. Miles, John Snyder, Orville Dewey, and John B. Green—alongside devotional poetry and critical essays on topics from revelation to modern science. It reflects a liberal Christian outlook that seeks to unite faith with culture, education, and public life.