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Romans 1:20-21

Watermark 1829. 'For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being, understood by things that are made...they glorified him not as God...' Theme: Ungodliness. Considers the state of the Gentiles who the judgements of God are denounced against by showing how inexcusable their conduct was and ours is if we resemble them. Addresses professing Christians.

Revelation 5:11-13

'And I behold, and I heard the voice of many angels roundabout the throne...Blessing and honour and glory and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne...'Theme: Our knowledge of heaven. Concerns the Blessedness of Heaven and how little is known of it. Considers St John's revelation of heaven by describing the assembly which he saw, the object which they adored, and the adoration they offered.

Revelation 3:2

June 1815, watermark 1808. 'Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.' Theme: Judgement. Discusses when it may be said that the things which remain in use are ready to die and the Apostle's advice to persons in such a state. Concludes with a word to those who have always been faithful to God and those who have no claim at all.

Revelation 20:11-15

'...and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books...'Theme: Judgement Day. Considers the appearance of the Judge, the persons who shall be judged and the Rule of Judgement when the sentence shall be executed. Concludes with a warning to be aware because all shall be judged.

Psalm 9:17

Paper has watermark 1796. 'The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. 'Theme: Consequences of sinfulness. Outlines who the wicked are and what is to be their final doom. Highlights the consequences of indifference toward eternal interests.

Psalm 51:7

Watermark 1808. 'Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.' Theme: Repentance. 1 page outlining the sermon content. Considers the nature of sin and the means of deliverance from it.

Psalm 42:5

'Why art thou cast down, O my Soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.' Theme: The Christian State of Probation. Points out the sources of a Christians disquietness and its remedy. Compares those who sin as the children of the devil and those who strive against sin as the children of God. Warns those cast down to read the promises of God.

Psalm 35:3 and 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

1) Psalm 35:3 'say unto my soul, r am thy salvation.' Theme: Salvation. Proposes the petition as offered in the text, as suited to us. Concludes with and address to improve our privileges to honour God.7 pp., incomplete.
(2) 2 Corinthians 4:17-18- 'For our light affliction...' Theme: Belief in Christ. Considers the object of a Christian's pursuit, the effects of his troubles and the communion between them. Concludes with the inferences that the majority are seeking earthly things while those pressing for heavenly things are few, and the blessedness of the true Christian. 7 pp., complete.
(3) 2 pp. belonging to the first sermon about contending with sin, Satan and death.
16 pp., sewn together.

Psalm 18:27-28

'God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light...' Theme: Sacrifices to God. Describes the method by which the congregation should surrender themselves to God because faith will ease suffering and ensure a peaceful after life. Uses the words of David to convey the greatness of God.

Philippians 3:10

Watermark 1797. 'That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.' Theme: Redemption. Considers what is meant by the Power of Christ's resurrection and shows that it is desirable to know that power.

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