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'He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return...' Theme: The Nobleman's neglect. Refers to noblemen as desiring earthly grandeur whilst neglecting important ends and purposes in life. Discusses the questions: Has Christ given some talent to improve? What improvement has been made? What excuse is there for neglecting to improve them?

'And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for behold, I bring you, good tidings of great Joy, which shall be to all people.' Theme: The Celebration of the Birth of Christ. Outlines the events surrounding the birth of Christ with reference to the prophecies leading up to the event. Concludes with a warning to those who gratify their 'carnal lusts' and praise of those who embrace Jesus.

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities...' Theme: Spirit of God. Refers to the Agency of the Spirit of God as a means of confirming and establishing the soul. Considers the agency of the Spirit in seasons of suffering and seasons of prayer.

Concerns the confessions of man, judgement and unwillingness to openly sin.

'And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray to God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blame-less unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ...' Theme: Spiritual Preservation. Refers to parents desire for security of their children and considers the spiritual parent will be rewarded provided the children behave. Discusses the blessing desired and the assurance given of our being preserved. Encourages people to set forth their Christianity.

'Let every soul be subject unto the powers. For there is no power but of God...' The beginning of a sermon on various governors of families and communities. Refers to magistrates as benefactors of God.

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.

'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.

Incomplete. One page of sermon concluding that those who have a life of well-doing will be received into heaven.

'And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.' Theme: Self-examination. Considers self-examination as largely ignored by people even though it is necessary to prepare for the Eternal State. Stresses the plight of the disbeliever with reference to the fate of fellow criminals and responsibility for their destruction.