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'The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.' Theme: Belief and Trust. Considers God as represented in the text in the perceptions of his nature, the provisions of his covenant and the dispensations of his grace. Concludes by considering possible improvements as acquainting ourselves with God and studying to glorify God.

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.

'The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb...' Theme: Judgement. Considers the time when God's kingdom will be extended over all earth and peace shall reign. Discusses the charge that will be wrought in main, in the latter days, and the means by which it is to be affected. Concludes with an address to those who believe and their security.

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.

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.

'Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you...' Theme: Trials. Considers the various trials that should be expected by everyone by showing in what light we should view trials, the reason why they should be viewed in that light and what we should guard against in relation to it. Concludes with a warning to those who neglect God's mercy.

Watermark 1798. 'And I will pour upon the house of David, the spirit of grace and of supplications...'Discusses the nature of evangelical repentance and the means by which it can be attained in relation to the text. Concludes that those who have repented should grow closer to God.

Watermark 1797. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.' Theme: The Birth of Christ. Description of the incarnation of Christ represented in the Angels hymn as the brightest manifestation of the divine glory, the means of effecting peace upon earth and the most astonishing display of divine love. Concludes with and address to those who think nothing of Christ's birth.

Watermark 1809. 'For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye live through the spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.' Theme: Eternal Life. Describes the importance in knowing out. State before God and what it will be in the eternal world. Considers the 'truths' as a carnal love terminating in everlasting misery and a life of mortification and self-denial terminating in everlasting happiness. Concludes with a recommendation to improve the present state.

Watermark 1809. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith...' Theme: The duty of Prayer and Judgement. Considers what the unjust Judge said and the improvement suggested by way of instruction and Reproof. Concludes by addressing those who live without prayer, those who pray in a formal manner without spirit, those who pray earnestly for a while then become remiss, and those who received 'gravious' [sic] answers.