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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.

'The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved...' Theme: Death and Judgement. Establishes who they are that are not saved and the misery of their State. Concludes with a warning to prepare for the kingdom of God.

'Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.' Theme: Duty to religion. Determines what is the old and good way spoken of, our duty in respecting it and the encouragement given to perform this duty. Concludes with a warning not to neglect religion because time is short.

'...Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel...'Theme: Love of Christ. Considers Christ's exhibition to the world and the more immediate end to encourage and promote an increased awareness of Christ's sufferings and acknowledgement of his love.