SERMON V.

CONSCIENCE.

Heb. xi. 6.- "He that cometh to God, must believe that

he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently

seek him."

I. Introduction.-II. Text explained.-III. The simple mental

process by which we are enabled to conform with the injunction

contained in the text.-IV. The principle of conscience asserted

in the Scriptures.-V. We are differently constituted.-VI. The

spirit of man is the candle of the Lord.-VII. Results of different

actions.-VIII. Conclusion.

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SERMON VI.

HUMAN KNOWLEDGE.

1 Cor. viii. 2.- -“If any man think that he knoweth any

thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know."

I. Introduction.-II. Text explained.-III. Importance of

giving the plainest, as well as the fullest interpretation of passages

in the Bible.—IV. If any man think that he knoweth any thing

he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.-V. The sources

of human knowledge.-VI. The extent of human knowledge.—

VII. Idea of the extent of human knowledge.-VIII. Conclusion.

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SERMON VII.

HUMAN KNOWLEDGE.

1 Cor. xiii. 12.-" Now we see through a glass darkly.”

I. Inference from former conclusions.-II. The same more

IV. Explanation of the text.-V. Inquiry leads to humility.-

VI. Conclusion.

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SERMON VIII.

THE SCRIPTURE OF TRUTH.

Prov. ii. 3—5.—" If thou criest after knowledge, and liftest

up thy voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as

silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; then

shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the

knowledge of God."

I. Introduction.-II. What we find in the Scriptures.-

III. The truth of Christianity must be experienced, in order to be

understood.-IV. Object of the Christian ministry.-V. Outline

of the great doctrines of the Christian Religion.-VI. Religious

knowledge.-VII. Conclusion.

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SERMON IX.

VIRTUE THE KEY TO FAITH.

John vii. 14-17.-" Now about the midst of the feast Jesus

went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews

marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having

never learned? Jesus answered them, and said, My

doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man

will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it

be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”

I. Introduction.-II. There is no respect of persons with God.

-III. Province of Reason.-IV. Employment of the understand-
ing demanded by the exigencies of the present day.-V. How
all men are enabled to give answer to every man that asketh

them a reason for the hope which is in them.-VI. Tidings af-

forded by those who have followed Christ's injunction.-VII. The

voice of Christianity.-VIII. Wisdom crieth without.-IX. "How

long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity?"-X. Shame of the

opposers.-XI. Suggestion.-XII. Conclusion.

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SERMON X.

PHARAOH.

If ye will hear his voice, harden not your

hearts."

I. Voice of conscience.-II. The written word.-III. Harden-

ing of the heart explained in the history of Pharaoh.-IV. Testi-

mony of all history and experience.-V. The instance of Pharaoh

designedly conspicuous.-VI. The account of Pharaoh.-VII. Our

time of trial.-VIII. The immutable decrees of God.-IX. The

misery attendant upon crime uninfluenced by circumstance.—

X. Conclusion.

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SERMON XI.

THE TEMPEST STILLED.

Mark iv. 39.--" He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said

unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and

there was a great calm."

I. Introduction. II. "There is no peace to the wicked.”-

III. "There is no man that sinneth not."-IV. Exhortation.—

V. "The Light of Life.”—VI. The voice of God.-VII. “When

he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble?" VIII.

"Whoso putteth his trust in God, happy is he.”—IX. A question.

-X. Conclusion.

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SERMON XII.

AN EXHORTATION.

Psalm xcvi. 9.- "O worship the Lord in the beauty of

holiness."

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ERRATA.

P. 28. line 19, for devote read to devote.

47. last line, for Appendix I. read Appendix C.

172. line 22. for kolei read rolet.

SERMON I.

ACTS XIV. PART OF THE 15TH VERSE.

"We preach unto you, that ye should turn unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein."

I...THE Apostles Paul and Barnabas, being driven from the city of Iconium, by an assault made upon them by some Jews and other persons, arrive at Lystra, a neighbouring city : and having here performed a miraculous cure upon a man who had been a cripple from his birth, we are told, that, the people lifted up their voices, and said, (in the language of the province in which the city was)" The GODS are come down to us in the likeness of men!" That they then called Barnabas, Jupiter, and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker; and that the priest of Jupiter, (whose statue or temple was probably at the gate of the city,) brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and were about to do sacrifice

B