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Watermark 1815. 'When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace...' Theme: The Lord's Miracles. Explains the parable in Mark 13:18-22. Discusses the state of men who believe all miracles are the result of superstitious beliefs. Concludes with an exposition on the duty of those who are converted to God.

Watermark 1796. 'Then shalt thou cause the Trumpet of the jubilee to sound...in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land...' Theme: Comparison of the Gospel and the Season of Jubilee. Discusses the agreement between the Jubilee and the Gospel according to their proclamation and the blessings they conveyed. Concludes with a debate upon the way sinners are converted, Gods counteraction of weakness and folly and the blessedness of those who embrace the Gospel.

Watermark 1800. It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth...' Theme: Afflictions. Proposes to show the benefit of early afflictions by considering the general view and the view mentioned in the text. Concludes with an address to those who have experienced no particular afflictions.

'Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.' Theme: The Bread of Life. Considers the 'Petition for the Bread of Life' from God and the means by which one may offer a Petition for this bread. Determines the excellency of this Bread and the10.
means by which it is to be obtained.

'And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son!' Theme: Prayer. Interprets the Gospel as an address to the disciples and everyone else. Determines to what extent Jesus will answer prayer and for what end he will answer the prayer. Concludes with the inference that some appear to embrace God and Jesus but their lives do not correspond with this. Warns of the time when religion will be tried.

Watermark 1815. 'No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he bath declared him.' Theme: God, the Father. Inquires as to what Christ declared of the Father and how he declared him. Concludes with an address to those who are ignorant of God.

'When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him...' Theme: Sinfulness. Considers God as supreme governor of the world and his displeasure against wicked and rebellious People. Compares the peace enjoyed by the godly to the peace possessed by the ungodly. Describes the plight of the wicked and urges them to embrace God.

Watermark 1829. 'When he giveth quietness who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him...' Theme: Comfort of God. Observes that none can trouble those whom God comforts and none can comfort those whom he troubles. Addresses those who enjoy the comfort of God.

Watermark 1824. '...My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.' Theme: Conscience. Considers the proper office of conscience, our duty to our conscience, and shows how we should obey what it dictates. Concludes with the cautions that we should guard against an evil, guilty, confident and unfeeling conscience.

Watermark 1813. 'For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.' Theme: Christ's redemption of the congregation. Considers Christ's confession and the lessons to be learned from it. Observes that the knowledge of Christ will provide hope, support and comfort.