Most of the works of Dr. Edwards included in these volumes,
have before been published separately; and some of them, several
times. But all of them have long since been out of print, so that
a copy could rarely be found. At the suggestion and earnest
request of many of the ablest living theologians of our country,
an attempt has now been made to collect in a uniform edition all
the most valuable of his writings heretofore published, with the
addition of quite a number that are now for the first time edited
from his manuscripts. The works which Dr. Edwards himself
published in his life time, have long since placed him in the high-
est rank of profound reasoners and able theologians; and it is
believed that those now for the first time given to the public, will
not diminish, but rather add to his reputation.

It may be noticed by some that the volumes are not punctua-
ted with entire uniformity. The explanation of this is, that in
reprinting from those already published, the punctuation of the
former editions was mainly followed; so that the work, in this re-
spect, is not as uniform as though it were now published entire for
the first time. It should also be mentioned, that the editor resid-
ing at a distance from the place of publication, has not been able
to superintend the press. This department of the work, however,
has been faithfully attended to by the publishers, so that the re-
ferences, etc. are probably given as accurately as they could have
been under the eye of any editor whatever.

For the memoir it is to be regretted that the materials were not

more abundant. For those made use of, in addition to private
papers and the authorities referred to in the notes, acknowledg-
ments are due to Dwight's life of the elder President Edwards, to
the American Quarterly Register for May 1836, and to several
friends and correspondents who have furnished many facts and
incidents hitherto unpublished. The statements, and even the
language of these, have been used whenever they were to the
purpose. It is to be hoped that the entire work may not be un-
worthy of the memory and reputation of the author; and that it
may prove a valuable addition to the theological literature of our
country.

Rochester, N. Y.
Feb. 1842.

CONTENTS

OF

VOLUME I.

THE SALVATION OF ALL MEN STRICTLY EXAMINED.

CHAPTER I.

In which the fundamental principles of Dr. Chauncy's system con-
cerning future punishment are pointed out and compared with
each other.

CHAPTER II

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Whether the damned deserve any other punishment, than that which
is conducive to their personal good.

CHAPTER III.

Whether the damned will, in fact, suffer any other punishment than
that which is conducive to their personal good.

CHAPTER IV.

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Containing an examination of Dr. C's arguments to prove endless
punishment inconsistent with justice.

CHAPTER V.

Is annihilation the punishment of the damned?

CHAPTER VI.

The justice of endless punishment consisting in misery.

CHAPTER VII.

Containing another view of the question concerning the justice of
endless punishment.

In which it is inquired, whether endless punishment be consistent
with the divine goodness.

CHAPTER IX.

In which is considered Dr. C's argument from Rom. 5: 12, etc.

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CHAPTER X.

In which is considered Dr. C's argument from Romans 8: 19-24.

CHAPTER XI.

Containing remarks on Dr. C's arguments from Col. 1: 19, 20. Eph. 1: 10, and 1 Tim. 2: 4.

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CHAPTER XII.

Dr. C's arguments from Ps. 8: 5, 6. Heb. 2: 6–9. Phil. 2: 9, 10, 11. 1
Cor. 15: 24-29, and Rev. 5: 13, considered.

CHAPTER XIII.

In which Dr. C's scheme is considered, with reference to his ideas of human liberty and moral agency.

CHAPTER XIV.

A reply to Dr. C's answers to the arguments in favor of endless punishment, drawn from those texts which declare the punishment of the damned to be everlasting, forever, forever and ever, and the fire of hell to be unquenchable.

CHAPTER XV.

In which are considered Dr. C's answers to the arguments drawn from what is said concerning Judas, Mark 14: 21,—from the unpardonable sin,—and from the tendency of the doctrine of universal salvation to licentiousness.

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CHAPTER XVI.

In which some direct arguments are proposed, to prove the endless punishment of the wicked.

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CHAPTER IV.

Of motives and their influence.

CHAPTER V.

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In which it is inquired whether volition be an effect and have a cause. 383

CHAPTER VI.

Of foreknowledge and the certainty or necessity implied in it.

Objections considered.

CHAPTER VII.

CHAPTER VIII.

In which is considered the objection, that moral necessity implies that God is the author of sin.

Conclusion.

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OBSERVATIONS ON THE LANGUAGE of the MUHHEKANEEW INDIANS.

469

REMARKS ON The ImprovemeNTS MADE IN THEOLOGY BY HIS FATHER,
PRES. EDWARDS.

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THOUGHTS ON THE ATONEment.

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APPENDIX-Funeral Sermon, by Rev. Robert Smith.

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