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Watermark 1815? 'And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.' Theme: The Benevolence of Christ. Considers the analogy between Christ's miracles and spiritual blessings and how this relates to what will be done with our deceased souls, and endeavours to improve on the text to illustrate the direction that should betaken. Concludes with a reference to the state of those who touched him.

And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast...'Theme: The Lord's Salvation. Endeavours to illustrate this Gospel as it affords a feast to the hungry, light to the blind and victory to the oppressed. Concludes with the question of what will happen to those who do not begin to reconcile now.

Watermark 1797. 'If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him...' Theme: The Ungodly men and Justice. Refers to the sins of Eli. Observes and elaborates upon the dispersing of Justice by qualified and authorized Persons. Considers it necessary along with Magistrates and Judges for Government. Justifies its existence by drawing a parallel with the formation of Israel. Concludes with a warning about the approaching day of Judgement and the state of Souls.

Watermark 1809. 'For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things...' Theme: The day of Judgement. Considers how far the testimonies of our conscience maybe depended upon and the benefit and comfort in having the testimony in our favour. Concludes with a warning to take care of the conduct and conscience.

Watermark 1809. 'And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice...' Theme: The true Christian. Analyses the character of the true Christian and his blessedness in relation to the text. Concludes with an address to those who hear the word of God and do not keep it, and to those who do keep it.

'...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.

Incomplete. 'Beloved now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be...' Theme: The State of Believers. A description of the present and future state of believers. Concludes with a discussion on the difference between believers and non-believers.

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.

Watermark 1830. 'But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias...and for all the evils which Herod had done...' Theme: Sin. Considers the power of sin and the malignity of inflicting misery and ruin. Discusses his belief that the Scriptures should not be read as history only because it does not reveal the 'heart' of God's word.

Watermark 1809. '...Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.' Theme: Salvation. Considers Jesus concern for the sinful and worthless and his willingness to aid their recovery. Contemplates the
little regard men have of their souls, the effects of a faithful administration of Gods word and the thankfulness those should have who have found the Lord.