The CONT E N T S. SERM. CXVII. Proving Jefus to be the Messias. Matth. xi. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Now when John had heard in pri- fon the works of Christ, he sent two of bis Disciples, and said unto him, Art thou be that joould come, or do we look for ano- ther ? Jefus answered and said unto them, Go and few John again those things which you do hear, and fee: The blind re- ceive their fight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached unto them. And blessed is he whosoever fall not be of- SERM. CXVIII. The prejudices against Christianity confi- dered. Matth. xi. 6. And blessed is be whosoever SERM. CXIX. The prejudices against Jesus and his religion considered.- Matth xi. 6. And blessed is he whofoever SERM. CXX. Jesus the Son of God, proved by his resurre&tion. - Rom. i. 4. And declared to be Son of God, witb power, ac- SERM. CXXI. The danger of apostacy from Christianity. Heb. vi. 4, 5, 6. For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the beavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, if they fall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance ; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afrelo, and put bim to an open SERM. CXXII. Christ the author, and obedience the condi. . ' tion of salvation. Heb. v. 9. And being made perfett, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey SERM: SERM. CXXIII. The possibility and necessity of gospel-O bedience, and its consistence with free grace. Text Ibid. 114 SERM. CXXIV. The authority of Jesus Christ, with the commission and promise which he gave to his Apostles. Matth. xxviii. 18, 19, 20. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven, and in earth. Go ge therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in • the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy · Ghost : teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you : And lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. .. .. 133 SERM. CXXV. The difficulties of a Christian life consider ed. ---- Luke xiii. 24. Strive to enter in at the Atrait gute; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and fall not be able. 153 SERM. CXXVI. CXXVII. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus.----- Luke xvi. 19, 20. There was a certain rich man, which was cloathed in purple and fine linen, and fared sum'ptuously every day : And there was a certain beggar named La. zarus, which was laid at his gate full of fores. 176. 196 Serm. CXXVIII. The parable of the rich man, and Laza rus.— Luke xvi. 31. If they hear not Mofes and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the · dead. 2172 SERM. CXXIX. The children of this world wiser than the : children of light. Luke xvi. 8. For the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 234 SERM. CXXX. Concerning the perfe&tion of God. Matth. v. 48. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Fatber · which is in heaven is perfect. SERM. CXXXI. Concerning our imitation of the divine pere fections, Text. ibida § 267. Serm. CXXXII. The happiness of God. I Tim. i. 11. The blessed God. The whole verse runs thus : According to - the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to.my 254 Sean CXXXIII. The unchangeableness of God. James i. 17. With whom is no variableness, nor swadow of turning. The whole period runs thus : Do not err, my beloved brethren : Every good gift, and every perfe&t gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, nor fadow of turning. 304 SERM. CXXXIV. CXXXV. The knowledge of God. 1 Sam. ii. 3. The Lord is a God of knowledge. 317. 335 SERM. CXXXVI. The wisdom, glory, and sovereignty of God.- - Jude 25. To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, now, and ever. 353 SERM. CXXXVII. The wisdom of God in the creation of the world.- Psal. civ. 24. O Lord, how manifold arc thy works! in wisdom haft thou made them all. 370 SERM. CXXXVIII. The wildom of God in his providence. i Pet. V. 7. Cafting all your care upon him, for he careth for you. 382 SERM. CXXXIX. The wisdom of God in the redemption of mankind.- i Cor. i. 24.---- Cbrist, the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 397 SERM. CXL. The justice of God, in the distribution of re wards and punishments.- - Gen. xviii. 25. Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? A God of truth. 440 .. 413 430 SER: |