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LIST OF SERMONS

IN VOL. I.

1. .

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The important Influence which the Possession of the Scriptures

ought to have upon our own Character and Conduct.- By

the Hon, and Rev. W. B. NOEL, A.M. .......

2.

The Improvement of Opportunities. By the Rev. T. MORTI.

MER. ........

.......... 17

3.

The Consequence of Sowing to the Flesh.-By the Rev. T.

CHALMERS, D.D. .................................. 29

4.

The Love of God. By the Rev. T. CHALMERS, D.D. With

Remarks. .......

........ 45

5.

The Importance of Salvation. By the Rev. T. DALE. ......

...............

On Idolatry.-By the Rev. Wm. WILKINSON...............

7.

On the Character of Joseph.—By the Rev. T. Snow. ...... 77

A postolical Preaching.–By the Rev. T. MORTIMER. ........ 99

9.

On Diligence in the Christian Character.—By the Rev. W.

DODSWORTH. .................

.......... 107

On the Coronation Service.--By the Rev. J. R. BARBER..... 118

11.

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On Prophecy.-By the Rev. Dr. ChalmeRS.............86, 131

12.

The Duty of Churchmen.—By the Rev. Jos. HASLEGRAVE. .. 147

13.

On the Value of a Faithful Christian Ministry.-By the Rev.

R. FROST. ........................................ 161

14.

For the Pastoral Aid Society.—By the Rev. N. PEARSON. .. 171

15.

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10

On the Two Future States of Existence.—By the Rev. T. Chal-

MERS, D.D.

... 187

........

16.

Escape from the path of the Destroyer.—By the Rev. T.

DALE...

.......... 203

17.

The present Demoralized State of the Country. By the Rev.

John HARDING....

.: 219

18.

The Gladness with which the Common People heard Christ's

Preaching.-By the Rev. H, Melvill. .....

............ 241

19.

On Redemption by Christ.— By the Rev. R. Frost, M.A. .. 259

20.

The Importance of Missions.—By the Rev. T. Chalmers, D.D. 265

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may have their Sermons printed uniform with this Work at 41. 4s.
per 1000, neat cover.

PREFACE.

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