printing press, that has been wasted, and on the clearance, that may now be made in libraries, of the fruit of that genius, labour and toil. Clarke's Demonstration, he will now learn, may disappear, and the Bishop of Ossory's Attempt may now be no more read.

GRUNDISBURGH PARSONAGE,

SUFFOLK.

CONTENTS.

I.

JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH.

Rom. v. 1.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with

God through our Lord Jesus Christ

II.

THE ASSURANCE OF FAITH.

Hebrews xi. 1.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the

evidence of things not seen

III.

THE FAITH OF THE ELDERS OF THE TWO ANCIENT

CHURCHES.

Hebrews xi. 2.

By faith the elders obtained a good report

IV.

FAITH CONTEMPLATING THE CREATION.

Hebrews xi. 3.

Through faith we understand that the worlds were

framed by the word of God, so that things which

are seen were not made of things which do appear

V.

THE FAITH OF ABEL.

Hebrews xi. 4.

By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent

sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness

that he was righteous, God testifying his gifts; and

by it he being dead yet speaketh

VI.

THE FAITH OF ENOCH.

Hebrews xi. 5.

By faith Enoch was translated, that he should not see

death; and was not found, because God had trans-

lated him for before his translation he had this
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testimony that he pleased God

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TWO OBJECTS IN THE CONTEMPLATION OF FAITH.

Hebrews xi. 6.

But without faith it is impossible to please him. For

he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and

that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek

him

VIII.

THE FAITH OF NOAH.

Hebrews xi. 7.

By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen

as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the

saving of his house; by the which he condemned

the world, and became heir of the righteousness,

which is by faith

IX.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM.

Hebrews xi. 8.

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out

into a place which he should after receive for

an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not

knowing whither he went

X.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM.

Hebrews xi. 17.

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up

Isaac and he that had received the promises

offered up his only begotten Son

XI.

THE FAITH OF ISAAC.

Hebrews xi. 20.

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning

things to come

XII.

THE FAITH OF JACOB ON HIS DEATH BED.

Hebrews xi. 21.

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the

sons of Joseph; and worshipped leaning upon the

top of his staff

XIII.

THE FAITH OF JOSEPH.

Hebrews xi. 22.

By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the

departing of the children of Israel; and gave com-

mandment concerning his bones

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XIV.

THE FAITH OF THE PARENTS OF MOSES.

Hebrews xi. 23.

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three

months of his parents, because they saw he was a

proper child; and they were not afraid of the King's

commandment

XV.

THE FAITH OF MOSES.

Hebrews xi. 24.

By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused

to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter

XVI.

THE FAITH OF MOSES.

Hebrews xi. 28.

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Through faith he kept the passover and the sprinkling

of blood lest he that destroyed the first-born should

touch them

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THE FAITH OF MOSES AND THE NATION OF ISRAEL ON

PASSING THROUGH THE RED SEA.

Hebrews xi. 29.

By faith they passed through the red sea as by dry

land; which the Egyptians assaying to do were

drowned

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XVIII.

THE FAITH OF JOSHUA AND HIS ARMY.

Hebrews xi. 30,

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they

were compassed about seven days

XIX.

THE RIGHT TO LIFE.

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[Preached before the University of Cambridge, November 29, 1795.}

PART I.

Exodus xx. 13.

Thou shalt not kill

XX.

THE RIGHT TO LIFE.

[Preached before the University of Cambridge, June 26, 1796.]

PART II.

Exodus xx. 13.

Thou shalt not kill

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THE ORIGIN AND ENDS OF GOVERNMENT.

[Preached before the University of Cambridge, on Thursday, January 30,

1800, being the Anniversary of the Martyrdom of King Charles I., and

dedicated to the Rev. William Lort Mansel, D D. Master of Trinity

College, and Vice Chancellor of the University.]

Romans xiii. 1.

Let every sonl be subject unto the higher powers.

For there is no power but of God; the powers that

be are ordained of God

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WAR AND THE FINAL CESSATION OF ALL HOSTILITY.

[Preached before the University of Cambridge, on Wednesday, March 12,

1800, being the day appointed for a General Fast.]

Isaiah ii. 4.

He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke

many people and they shall beat their swords into

ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks:

nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither

shall they learn war any more

XXIII.

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THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE STATE.

[Preached before the University of Cambridge, November 2, 1800, being

the day of Commemoration of Benefactors.]

Prov. viii. 15.

By me Kings reign and Princes decree justice

XXIV.

THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS AND EDUCATION.

[Preached before the University of Cambridge, on May 15, 1803.]

St. Mark x. 14.

Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid

them not for of such is the kingdom of God

XXV.

THE PRECEPT OF MUTUAL LOVE.

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[A Spital Sermon, Preached at Christ Church, upon Easter Tuesday, 1816,

and dedicated to the Right Honorable Matthew Wood, Esq. Lord Mayor of

London, before whom it was preached.]

1 Peter iii. 8.

Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of

another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous

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THE FIRST VERSE OF THE FIRST CHAPTER OF GENESIS.

[Preached in Trinity College Chapel, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1816; being the

Day for the Sacrament for the Term.]