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king of Babylon, made king in the land of Judah. But neither he
nor his servants, nor the people of the land, did hearken unto the
words of the Lord which he spake by the prophet Jeremiah. And
Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal, the son of Shelemiah, and Zepha-
niah, the son of Maaseiah the priest, to the prophet Jeremiah, say-
ing, Pray now unto the Lord our God for us.
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SERMON VI.
THE CRIME OF JUDAS.
Luke xxii. 18.—But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the
Son of Man with a kiss?
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SERMON VII.
GOD'S POWER BEYOND THE CHRISTIAN'S
CONCEPTIONS.
Ephes. iii. 20, 21.-Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abun-
dantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that
worketh in us; unto him be glory in the church, by Christ Jesus,
throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
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SERMON VIII.
JOB'S SEEING GOD.
Job xlii. 5, 6.—I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but
now mine eye seeth thee: wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in
dust and ashes.
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SERMON IX.
CHARACTER AND BENEFITS OF BROTHERLY LOVE.
Heb. xiii. 1.-Let brotherly love continue.
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SERMON X.
DOING THE WILL OF GOD.
Acts ix. 6. And he, trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt
SERMON XI.
THE MYSTERY OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRIST.
Ephes. iii. 9, 10.-And to make all men see what is the fellowship of
the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid
in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: to the intent that
now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might
be known, by the church, the manifold wisdom of God.
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SERMON XII.
JOB'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND PRAYER.
Job x.12-16.-Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation
hath preserved my spirit. And these things hast thou hid in thine
heart: I know that this is with thee. If I sin, then thou markest
me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity. If I be
wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up
my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine afflic-
tion, for it increaseth. Page 142.
SERMON XIII.
CHANGING OUR GOD.
Jer. ii. 11.—Hath any nation changed their gods, which are yet no
gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth
not profit.
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Acts v. 3, 4.-But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy
heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price
of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? And after
it was sold, was it not in thine own power? Why hast thou con-
ceived this thing in thine heart? Thou hast not lied unto men, but
unto God. Page 180.
SERMON XVI.
COMMUNION WITH GOD.
1 John i. 3.-Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his
Son Jesus Christ.
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SERMON XVII.
GOD'S SPEAKING TO MAN.
Job xxxiii. 14.-God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth
THE HEAVENLY INHABITANTS.
Rev. vii. 14-17.-And he said to me, These are they which came
out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made
them white in the blood of the Lamb; therefore are they before the
throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple. And
he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them: they shall
hunger no more, neither thirst any more: neither shall the sun
light on them, nor any heat; for the Lamb which is in the midst
of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living foun-
tains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
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SERMON XIX.
HEROD'S WISH TO SEE CHRIST.
Luke ix. 9.-And Herod said, John I have beheaded; but who is
this of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
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SERMON XX.
THE JOURNEY TO EMMAUS.
Luke xxiv. 22.-And they said one to another, Did yot our hearts
burn within us while He talked with us by the way, and while He
opened to us the Scriptures?
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SERMON XXI.
THE PRODIGAL SON.
Luke xv. 24.-This my son was dead, and is alive again; he was
lost, and is found.
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SERMON XXII.
THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL.
1 John iii. 8.-He that committeth sin is of the devil.
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SERMON XXIII.
CHRIST MADE UNTO US SANCTIFICATION.
1 Cor. i. 30.-Of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made
unto us... sanctification.
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SERMON XXIV.
THE MERCIES OF GOD IN CHRIST.
Ephes. ii. 4-7.—But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love
wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath
quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved,) and
hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly
places in Christ Jesus; that in the ages to come he might shew
the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindness towards us in
Christ Jesus.
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SERMON XXV.
THE GOODNESS AND SEVERITY OF GOD.
Romans xi. 22.—Behold, therefore, the goodness and severity of God:
on them which fell severity, but towards thee goodness, if thou
continue in his goodness; otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
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SERMON XXVI.
THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY.
1 Cor. xv. 53, 54.-For this corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality: so when this corruptible
shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on
immortality; then shall be brought to pass the saying that is
written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
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SERMON XXVII.
THE JOY IN SAMARIA.
Acts viii. 8.-And there was great joy in that city.
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SERMON XXVIII.
OUR LORD'S WEEPING OVER JERUSALEM.
Luke xix. 41, 42.-—And when he was come near, he beheld the city,
and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least
in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace; but now they
are hid from thine eyes. Page 340.
SERMON XXIX.
THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE SCRIBES AND
PHARISEES.
Matt. v. 20.-For I say unto you, that except your righteousness
shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye
shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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SERMON XXX.
CHRIST OUR EXAMPLE AND SACRIFICE.
1 Pet. ii. 21.-Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example that we
should follow his steps.
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SERMON XXXI.
IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING GOD IN OUR THOUGHTS.
Psalm x. 4.-God is not in all his thoughts.
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SERMON XXXII.
ST. PAUL READY TO BE OFFERED.
2 Timothy iv. 6-8.—I am now ready to be offered, and the time of
my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have
finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid
up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, shall give me at that day.
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