The Works of Thomas Boston - Index

The Works of Thomas Boston - Index Contents of Vol. I

OF MAN’S CHIEF END AND HAPPINESS

1 COR . 10:31.—Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God PSAL . 73:25, 26.—Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the earth that I desire besides thee. My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is strength of my heart and my portion for ever

THE DIVINE AUTHORITY OF THE SCRIPTURES

2 TIM . 3:16.—All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

THE UTILITY OF THE SCRIPTURES AS A RULE

THE SCOPE OF THE SCRIPTURES

2 TIM . 1:13.—Hold fast the form of sound words—in faith and love

THE SCRIPTURES THE BOOK OF THE LORD, AND THE DILIGENT STUDY AND SEARCH THEREOF RECOMMENDED

ISAIAH 34:16.—Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read; no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them

OF GOD AND HIS PERFECTIONS

JOHN 4:24.—God is a Spirit

OF THE UNITY OF GOD

DEUT . 6:4.—Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord 1 COR . 8:4.—We know that there is none other God but one COMPARE JER . 10:10.—But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God

OF THE HOLY TRINITY

1 JOHN 5:7.—For there are three that bear record in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one

OF THE DECREES OF GOD

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OF THE WORK OF CREATION

HEB . 11:3.—Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear

OF THE CREATION OF MAN

GEN . 1:27.—So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him: male and female created he them

OF THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD

MATTH . 10:29.—Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father

THE WISE OBSERVATION OF PROVIDENCES, ILLUSTRATED AND ENFORCED

PSAL . 107:43.—Whose is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord

OF THE COVENANT OF WORKS

GEN . 2:16, 17.—And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die

OF THE FALL OF OUR FIRST PARENTS

GEN . 3:6, 7.—And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked: and they sewed fig-leaves together, and made themselves aprons

OF SIN IN GENERAL

1 JOHN 3:4.—Sin is the transgression of the law

OF THE FIRST SIN IN PARTICULAR

GEN 3:6, 7.—And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked: and they sewed fig-leaves together, and made themselves aprons

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ROM . 5:19.—For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners; so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous

OF THE SINFULNESS OF MAN’S NATURAL STATE

PSAL . 51:5.—Behold I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me

OF THE MISERIES OF MAN’S NATURAL STATE

ROM . 5:12.—By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all hare sinned

OF ELECTION TO EVERLASTING LIFE

EPH . 1:3, 4, 5.—Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. According as he hath chosen us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, and without blame before him in love: having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will

OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE

PSAL . 89:3.—I have made a covenant with my chosen 1 COR . 15:45.—The last Adam was made a quickening spirit

OF CHRIST THE ONLY REDEEMER OF GOD’S ELECT

GAL . 4:4, 5.—When the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons

OF CHRIST’S INCARNATION Luke 1:35.—The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God

OF CHRIST’S OFFICES IN GENERAL

ZECH . 6:13.—Even he shall build the temple of the Lord, and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne, and he shall be a Priest upon his throne

OF CHRIST’S PROPHETICAL OFFICE

ACTS 3:22.—A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, of your brethren like unto me: him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you

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HEB . 7:17.—Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchizedec

OF CHRIST’S KINGLY OFFICE

PSAL . 2:6.—Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Zion

OF CHRIST’S HUMILIATION

PHIL . 2:8. He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross

OF CHRIST’S EXALTATION

PHIL . 2:9–11.—Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father

OF THE APPLICATION OF REDEMPTION

TITUS 3:5.—He saved us,—by the renewing of the Holy Ghost

OF UNION WITH CHRIST

1 COR . 12:13.—For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free, and have been all made to drink into one Spirit

OF EFFECTUAL CALLING

2 TIM . 1:9.—Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began

OF THE BENEFITS OF EFFECTUAL CALLING

ROM . 8:30.—Whom he called, them he also justified; and whom he justified, them he also glorified

OF JUSTIFICATION

ROM . 3:24.—Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus

OF ADOPTION

2 COR . 6:18.—And I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty

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2 COR . 6:17, 18.—Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty

OF SANCTIFICATION

1 COR . 6:11.—But ye are sanctified—by the Spirit of our God

Contents Of Vol. II

UNION WITH CHRIST THE ONLY WAY TO SANCTIFICATION

1 COR . 1:30.—But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who is made unto us—sanctification,

OF THE BENEFITS FLOWING FROM JUSTIFICATION, ADOPTION, AND SANCTIFICATION

ROM . 5:1, 2.—Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherin we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God,

OF ASSURANCE ,

OF PEACE OF CONSCIENCE ,

OF JOY IN THE HOLY GHOST ,

OF INCREASE OF GRACE ,

OF PERSEVERANCE IN GRACE ,

OF THE BENEFITS WHICH BELIEVERS RECEIVE AT DEATH

PHIL . 1:21.—To me—to die is gain,

OF THE BENEFITS AT THE RESURRECTION

HEB . 11:35.—That they might obtain a better resurrection,

OF THE DUTY WHICH GOD REQUIRETH OF MAN

1 SAM . 15:22.—And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord?

THE MORAL LAW, THE RULE OF MAN’S OBEDIENCE

ROM . 2:14, 15.—For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves; which shew the Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another,

THE MORAL LAW SUMMARILY COMPREHENDED IN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

MATTH . 19:17.—If thou wilt enter into life keep the commandments,

LOVE TO GOD AND OUR NEIGHBOUR, THE SUM OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

MATTH . 22:37, 38, 39.—Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, ‘Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

MARK . 12:30.—Thou shalt love the Lord thy God,—with all thy strength,

THE PREFACE TO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

EXOD . 20:2.—I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

OF THE FIRST COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:3.—Thou shalt have no other gods before me,

OF THE SECOND COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:4, 5, 6.—Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing, that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord, thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments,

THE CHURCH’S PRAYER AGAINST THE ANTICHRISTIAN BEAST

PSAL . 74:19.—O deliver not the soul of thy turtle-dove unto the multitude of the wicked,

OF THE THIRD COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:7.—Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain,

OF THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:8–11.—Remember the Sabbath-day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour and do all thy work. But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and

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OF THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:12.—Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee,

THE DUTY OF RULING ELDERS AND PEOPLE

TIM . 5:17.—Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine,

OF THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:13.—Thou shalt not kill,

OF THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:14.—Thou shalt not commit adultery,

OF THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:15.—Thou shalt not steal,

OF THE NINTH COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:16.—Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour,

OF THE TENTH COMMANDMENT

EXOD . 20:17.—Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s,

OF MAN’S INABILITY TO KEEP THE LAW PERFECTLY

ECCLES . 7:20.—For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not,

OF SIN IN ITS AGGRAVATIONS

EZEK . 8:15.—Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these,

OF THE DESERT OF SIN

GAL . 3:10.—It is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them,

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HEB . 2:3.—How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?

OF FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST

JOHN 1:12.—But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe in his name,

OF REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE

ACTS 11:18.—Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life,

OF CHRIST’S ORDINANCES IN GENERAL

ISA . 12:3.—Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation,

HOW THE WORD IS MADE EFFECTUAL TO SALVATION

EPH . 6:17.—The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

HOW THE WORD IS TO BE READ AND HEARD

LUKE 7:18.—Take heed therefore how ye hear,

THE DUTY OF ATTENDING ON ORDINANCES

ACTS 10:33.—Immediately before I sent to thee: and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God,

A CAVEAT AGAINST RECEIVING THE GOSPEL IN VAIN

2 COR . 6:1.—We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain,

THE DANGER OF NOT COMPLYING WITH THE GOSPEL-CALL

PROV . 9:12.—If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it,

HOW THE SACRAMENTS BECOME EFFECTUAL MEANS OF SALVATION

1 COR . 12:13.—For by one Spirit are we all baptised into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit,

THE NATURE OF THE SACRAMENTS

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THE NUMBER OF THE SACRAMENTS ,

THE NATURE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

1 COR . 9:23–25.—I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also, he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me,

OF THE WORTHY RECEIVING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

2 COR . 11:28.—But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup,

THE NECESSITY OF SELF-EXAMINATION

2 COR . 13:5.—Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith: prove your own selves: know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates,

THE DANGER OF UNWORTHY COMMUNICATING

1 COR . 11:29.—For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body,

THE NATURE OF PRAYER

EPH . 6:18.—Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all saints,

A DISCOURSE ON SECRET PRAYER

MATT . 6:6.—But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly,

OF THE RULE OF DIRECTION IN PRAYER

MATT . 6:9.—After this manner, therefore, pray ye, Our Father, &c.,

THE PREFACE OF THE LORD’S PRAYER

MATT . 6:9.—Our Father which art in heaven,

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THE SECOND PETITION

MATT . 6:10.—Thy kingdom come,

THE THIRD PETITION

MATT . 6:10.—Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven,

THE FOURTH PETITION

MATT . 6:11.—Give us this day our daily bread,

THE FIFTH PETITION

MATT . 6:12.—And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors,

THE SIXTH PETITION

MATT . 6:13.—And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,

THE CONCLUSION OF THE LORD’S PRAYER

MATT . 6:13.—For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen,

A DISCOURSE ON THE EXPERIMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST

PHIL . 3:10.—That I may know him,

OF THE RIGHT IMPROVEMENT OF A TIME OF SICKNESS AND MORTALITY

PSAL . 90:12.—So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom,

TWO FORMS OF PERSONAL COVENANTING BY THE AUTHOR

Contents of Vol. III

SERMON I THE HAPPINESS OF FEARING ALWAY

PROV . 28:14.—Happy is the man that feareth alway

SERMON II

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HOSEA 6:4.—For your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew, it goeth away

SERMON III RATIONAL EVIDENCES FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATED

2 COR . 5:1.—For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens

SERMON IV SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON V THE BLESSEDNESS OF NOT BEING OFFENDED IN CHRIST

MATT . 11:6.—And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me

SERMON VI BELIEVERS LOOKING AT THE THINGS WHICH ARE NOT SEEN

2 COR . 4:18.—While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen

SERMON VII SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON VIII CHRIST’S DEMANDING ADMISSION INTO SINNERS’ HEARTS

PSALM 24:9.—Lift up your heads, O ye gates: even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in

SERMON IX CHRIST’S INVITATION TO HIS BRIDE

SONG 4:8.—Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: Look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lion’s dens, from the mountains of the leopards

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1 THESS . 5:19.—Quench not the Spirit

SERMON XI SAINTS WRESTLING FOR THE BLESSING, AND OBTAINING IT

GEN . 32:26.—And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Ver. 29. And he blessed him there

SERMON XII SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XIII SUITABLE IMPROVEMENT OF CHRIST THE APPLE TREE

SONG 2:3.—I sat under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste

SERMON XIV SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XV THE SINS OF SINNERS FINDING THEM OUT

NUMB . 32:23.—And be sure your sin will find you out

SERMON XVI SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XVII SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XVIII THE GREAT DANGER OF PROFESSORS WHO HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS

ROM . 1:18.—For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness

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PSALM 41:9.—Yes, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me

SERMON XX PRESENT ROOM FOR SINNERS IN CHRIST’S HOUSE

LUKE 14:22.—And yet there is room

SERMON XXI HUNGERING AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS

MATT . 5:6.—Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled

SERMON XXII CHRISTIANS STRONG IN THE GRACE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS

2 TIM . 2:1.—Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus

SERMON XXIII MAN, SINFUL MAN, IS A COMPLIANING CREATURE

LAM . 3:39.—Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?

SERMON XXIV THE PLEASURES OF REAL RELIGION

PROV . 3:17.—Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace

SERMON XXV THOSE THAT ARE IN CHRIST ARE DEAD TO THE WORLD

COL . 3:3.—For ye are dead

SERMON XXVI ENCOURAGEMENT TO PRAY FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS

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SERMON XXVII THANKSGIVING FOR MY CONTINUANCE IN ETTRICK

PROV . 29:18.—Where there is no vision the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he

SERMON XXVIII UNFRUITFUL PROFESSORS CUT DOWN AS CUMBERERS OF THE GROUND

LUKE 13:7.—Cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground

SERMON XXIX THE GREAT DESIRE OF THE SAINTS

PSALM . 4:6.—Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us

SERMON XXX SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXXI THE DUTY OF YIELDING OURSELVES TO THE LORD

2 CHRON . 30:8.—Now, be ye not stiff-necked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the Lord, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever; and serve the Lord your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you

SERMON XXXII AMIABLE PROFESSORS FALLING SHORT OF HEAVEN

MARK 10:21.—Then Jesus beholding him, loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest

SERMON XXXIII SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

MARK 10:21.—(Second clause) Go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor

SERMON XXXIV

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MARK 10:21.—(Second clause) Sell whatsoever thou hast

SERMON XXXV SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

MARK 10:21.—(Second clause) And give to the poor

SERMON XXXVI SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

MARK 10:21.—(Second clause) And thou shalt have treasure in heaven

SERMON XXXVII SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

MARK 10:21.—(Third clause) And come, take up the cross, and follow me

SERMON XXXVIII SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

MARK 10:22.—And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions CROOK IN THE LOT

ECCLES . 7:13.—Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight which he hath made crooked? PROV . 16:19.—Better is it to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 1 PET . 5:6.—Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time ON CHURCH COMMUNION

1 COR . 10:17.—For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread

Contents of Vol. IV

SERMON I

CHRIST’S PEOPLE, A WILLING PEOPLE

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SERMON II

THE SOUL’S ESPOUSAL TO CHRIST

2 COR . 11:2.—For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ

SERMON III

SERVING THE LORD IN HOLINESS

LUKE 1:74, 75.—That be would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness, and righteousness before him, all the days of our life

SERMON IV

SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON V

THE LEADING PRIVILEGE OF THEM THAT KNOW THE JOYFUL SOUND

PSAL . 89:15.—They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance

SERMON VI

THE LORD’S HELPING HIS PEOPLE

1 SAM . 7:12.—Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us

SERMON VII

MOURNING THE ABSENCE OF CHRIST

LAM . 3:49, 50.—Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission, till the Lord look down and behold from heaven

SERMON VIII

THE SHORTNESS OF HUMAN LIFE

JOB 16:22.—When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return

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1 TIM . 4:7.—And exercise thyself rather unto godliness

SERMON X

A HEART EXERCISED UNTO GODLINESS NECESSARY TO MAKE A GOOD CHRISTIAN

1 TIM . 4:7.—Exercise thyself rather unto godliness

SERMON XI

PRIVILEGE AND DUTIES OF CHRIST’S SPOUSE

PSAL . 45:10.—Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house

SERMON XII

SERMON XIII

CHRIST JESUS DULY PRIZED

PHIL . 3:8.—Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord

SERMON XIV

SERMON XV

SERMON XVI

SERMON XVII

SERMON XVIII

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SERMON XX

SERMON XXI

MAN’S INIQUITIES TESTIFYING AGAINST HIM

JER . 14:7.—O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee

SERMON XXII

THE UNEQUALITY OF MAN’S WAYS

EZEK . 18:29.—Are not your ways unequal?

SERMON XXIII

DUTIES OF HUSBAND AND WIFE

EPH . 5:33.—Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband

SERMON XXIV

MYSTERY OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM KNOWN TO BELIEVERS

MARK . 4:11.—And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without all these things are done in parables

SERMON XXV

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

EPH . 5:9.—For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth

SERMON XXVI

CHRIST THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER

PHIL . 1:21.—For me to live is Christ

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HEB . 13:14.—For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come

SERMON XXVIII

BELIEVERS COMMUNING WITH THEIR OWN HEARTS

PSAL . 4:2—Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still

SERMON XXIX

BELIEVERS LABOURING FOR THEIR REWARD

HEB . 4:11.—Let us labour, therefore, to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief

SERMON XXX

MINISTERS IN THE CHURCH APPOINTED BY CHRIST

EPH . 4:11, 12—And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ

SERMON XXXI

MINISTERS TO CONTINUE TILL THE CHURCH BE PERFECT

EPH . 4:13.—Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ

SERMON XXXII

BELIEVERS HAVING TRIBULATION IN THE WORLD

JOHN 16:33.—These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world

SERMON XXXIII

ANGER NOT TO BE SINFULLY INDULGED

EPH . 4:26, 27.—Be angry, and sin not; let not the sun go down upon your wrath; neither give place to the devil

SERMON XXXIV

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SERMON XXXV

CHRISTIAN WATCHFULNESS STATED, AND ENFORCED

MARK 13:37.—And what I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch

SERMON XXXVI

GOD HIDING HIS FACE FROM BACKSLIDERS

ISA . 64:7.—And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities

SERMON XXXVII

ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TONGUE

JAMES 3:6.—The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity

SERMON XXXVIII

ON THE DUTY OF PRAYING FOR THE PEACE OF THE CHURCH

PSAL . 122:6.—Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

SERMON XXXIX

DUTY AND ADVANTAGE OF SOLEMN MEDITATION

GENESIS 24:26,—And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the even tide

SERMON XL

FAREWELL SERMON AT SIMPRIN

JOHN 7:37.—In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink

THE DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERS OF REAL CHRISTIANS

Contents of Vol. v

A SOLILOQUY ON THE ART OF MAN-FISHING

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I. IN RELATION TO GOD IN CHRIST, AS THEIR REFUGE AND PORTION

PSAL . 142:5.—I cried unto thee, O Lord, I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living

FAITH’S RECOGNITION OF TAKING GOD FOR A REFUGE AND PORTION ILLUSTRATED

PSAL . 142:5.—I cried unto thee, O Lord, I said, Thou art my refuge, and my portion, in the land of the living

GOD IN CHRIST THE BELIEVER’S PORTION

PSAL . 142:5.—I cried unto thee, O Lord, I Said, Thou art my refuge, and my portion in the land of the living

II. IN RELATION TO THEIR DISPOSITION AND PRACTICE AS CITIZENS OF ZION

THE CITIZEN OF ZION DESCRIBED

PSAL . 15:1.—Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

THE CITIZEN OF ZION AN UPRIGHT WALKER

PSAL . 15:2.—He that walketh uprightly

THE CITIZEN OF ZION A WORKER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

PSAL . 15:2.—And worketh righteousness

THE CITIZEN OF ZION A SPEAKER OF TRUTH IN HIS HEART

PSAL . 15:2.—And speaketh the truth in his heart

III. IN RELATION TO THEIR SPEECH, AND REVERENCE OF GOD’S NAME

A CAVEAT AGAINST PROFANE SWEARING, AND A PERSUASIVE TO PLAIN SPEAKING, WITHOUT UNHALLOWED ADDITIONS

JAMES 5:12.—But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea, be yea, and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation

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PROV . 14:29.—He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly

V. IN RELATION TO THEIR FORGIVING INJURIES, IN OPPOSITION TO REVENGE Rom. 12:19—Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord

VI. IN RELATION TO LOVING THEIR ENEMIES

A PERSUASIVE TO LOVE OUR ENEMIES

MATTH . 5:44, 45.—Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you: that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven, for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust

VII. IN RELATION TO THEIR CARRIAGE IN A TIME OF ABOUNDING SIN, AND THEIR SAFETY IN A SUFFERING TIME

THE CHARACTER OF ZION’S MOURNERS

EZEK . 9:4.—And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh, and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof,

ADVICE TO ZION’S MOURNERS

EZEK . 9:4.—And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh, and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof,

VIII. IN RELATION TO THEIR FRIENDSHIP TO CHRIST, AND EVIDENCING IT, BY DOING WHATSOEVER HE COMMANDS THEM

BELIEVERS THE FRIENDS OF CHRIST

JOHN . 15:14.—Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you,

IX. IN RELATION TO THEIR WORK IN THIS LIFE, AND THEIR JOURNEY TO THE OTHER WORLD

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ECCL . 9:10.—Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest,

X. IN RELATION TO THE HAPPY EFFECT OF CHRIST’S GOOD-WILL IN THE WORD OF GRACE

LUKE 19:5.—Zaccheus, make haste, and come down: for to-day I must abide at thy house,

XI. IN RELATION TO THEIR ENTERING INTO REST IN CHRIST

HEB . 4:3.—For we which have believed do enter into rest,

THE STATE AND CHARACTER OF BELIEVERS

1 JOHN 5:19.—And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness,

THE DIVINE CALL TO SINNERS TO COME OUT FROM AMONG THE WORLD LYING IN WICKEDNESS, EXPLAINED AND URGED

1 JOHN 5:19.—The world lieth in wickedness

2 COR . 6:17.—Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

THE BELIEVER’S HUNDREDFOLD IN THIS LIFE CONSIDERED; AND A VIEW OF THE REALITY, PARTS , INHABITANTS, PASSAGE INTO, AND STATE OF MEN IN THE WORLD TO COME

MARK 10:30.—He shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come, eternal life,

THE GREAT CARE AND CONCERN NOW, THAT OUR SOULS BE NOT GATHERED WITH SINNERS IN THE OTHER WORLD, CONSIDERED AND IMPROVED

PSAL . 26:9.—Gather not my soul with sinners

THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIFE IN THIS WORLD TO THE RAISING A GOOD NAME, THE BEST BALANCE FOR THE PRESENT, FOR THE VANITY AND MISERY OF HUMAN LIFE: AND THE GOOD MAN’S DYING-DAY BETTER THAN HIS BIRTH-DAY

ECCL . 7:1.—A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth,

CHRIST’S SPECIAL ORDER FOR GATHERING HIS SAINTS TO HIM AT THE LAST DAY; WITH THEIR DISTINGUISHING CHARACTER, AS ENTERING INTO HIS COVENANT NOW, CONSIDERED

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THE SAINT’S LIFETIME IN THIS WORLD A NIGHT-TIME; THEIR EXPECTATION OF THE DAY’S BREAKING IN THE OTHER WORLD, AND THE SHADOWS FLEEING AWAY; AND THEIR GREAT CONCERN FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE TILL THAT HAPPY SEASON COME

SONG . 2:17.—Until the day break, and the shadows flee away; turn, my Beloved, and be thou like a roe, or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether,

READINESS FOR OUR REMOVAL INTO THE OTHER WORLD OPENED UP, URGED, AND ENFORCED

LUKE 12:40.—Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not,

THE PECULIAR ADVANTAGE AND BUSINESS OF LIFE OPENED UP, AND APPLIED

ISA . 38:19.—The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth,

Contents of Vol. VI MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS

QUESTION I Whether or not the sins of believers, while unrepented of, make them liable to eternal punishment?

QUESTION II Whether or not all sins, past, present, and to come, are pardoned together and at once?

QUESTION III Whether or not repentance be necessary in order to the obtaining of the pardon of sin?

QUESTION IV Where hath sin its lodging-place in the regenerate?

QUESTION V Why the Lord suffereth sin to remain in the regenerate?

QUESTION VI

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MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS

I A meditation on the day of expiation, and the feast of tabernacles

II Arguments from Scripture and reason, proving conservation to be a positive act, or a continued creation

III Of the origin, names, texture, and use of garments

IV A paraphrase upon the Epistle to the Galatians

PRACTICAL DISCOURSES

GOSPEL-COMPULSION

LUKE 14:23.—Compel them to come in

CHRIST THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD

1 JOHN 4:14.—And we have seen, and do testify, that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world

THE NECESSITY OF SELF-DENIAL

LUKE 9:23.—And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me

THE OLD AND NEW MAN IN BELIEVERS

ROM . 6:6.—Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin

WORM JACOB THRASHING THE MOUNTAINS

ISAIAH 41:14, 15.—Worm Jacob,—thou shalt thrash the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff

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LUKE 18:1.—And he spake a parable unto them, to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint

THE HAPPY ISSUE OF PRAYING ALWAYS AND NOT FAINTING

LUKE 18:8.—I tell you that he will avenge them speedily

THE STRENGTH OF CHRIST ILLUSTRATED IN THE WEAKNESS OF HIS PEOPLE

2 COR . 12:9.—For my strength is made perfect in weakness

THE NECESSITY OF REPENTANCE

LUKE 13:5.—I tell you, Nay: but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish

THE DANGER OF DELAYING REPENTANCE

PROV . 6:10, 11.—Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep. So shall thy poverty come as one that travaileth, and thy want as an armed man

THE EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF THE THIEF ON THE CROSS NO ARGUMENT FOR DELAYING REPENTANCE

LUKE 23:42.—And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom

GOD’S DELAY OF EXECUTING THE SENTENCE OF CONDEMNATION AGAINST UNGODLY MEN OFTEN MISERABLY ABUSED BY THEM

ECCL . 8:11.—Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily; therefore the hearts of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil

THE SINFULNESS AND HAZARD OF A PROFESSION OF RELIGION WITHOUT A CORRESPONDING PRACTICE

LUKE 6:46.—And why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say

THE MYSTERY OF SANCTIFICATION BY CHRIST OPENED UP

JOHN 13:8.—If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me

THE CHRISTIAN WARFARE; OR, THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH

1 TIM . 6:12.—Fight the good fight of faith

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A BRIEF EXPLICATION OF THE FIRST PART OF THE ASSEMBLY’S SHORTER CATECHISM

THE MARROW OF MODERN DIVINITY, IN TWO PARTS

PART I Preface, Advertisement, Recommendations, Dedication, Address to the Reader, Introduction.—Sect. 1. Difference about the law,—2. A threefold law,

CHAP . I.—Of the Law of Works, or Covenant of Works Sect. 1. The nature of the covenant of works,.—Sect. 2. Adam’s fall,—Sect. 3. The sinfulness and misery of mankind by the fall,—Sect. 4. No recovery by the law, or covenant of works,— Sect. 5. The covenant of works binding, though broken,

CHAP . II.—Of the Law of Faith, or Covenant of Grace Sect. I. Of the eternal purpose of grace,—Sect. II. Of the promise,—1. The promise to Adam,—2. The promise renewed to Abraham,—3. The law as the covenant of works, added to the promise,—4. The promise and covenant with Abraham, renewed with the Israelites,—5. The covenant of grace under the Mosaic dispensation,—6. The natural bias towards the covenant of works,—7. The Antinomian faith rejected,—8. The evil of legalism,—Sect. III. Of the performance of the promise,—1. Christ’s fulfilling of the law in the room of the elect,—2. Believers dead to the law as the covenant of works,—3. The warrant to believe in Christ,—4. Evangelical repentance a consequent of faith,—5. The spiritual marriage with Jesus Christ,— 6. Justification before faith refuted,—7. Believers freed from the commanding and condemning power of the covenant of works,

CHAP . III.—Of the Law of Christ Sect. 1. The nature of the law of Christ,—2. The law of the ten commandments a rule of life to believers,—3. Antinomian objections answered,—4. The necessity of marks and signs of grace,— 5. Antinomian objections answered,—6. Holiness and good works attained to only by faith,—7. Slavish fear and servile hope not the springs of true obedience,—8. The efficacy of faith for holiness of heart and life,—9. Use of means for strengthening of faith,—10. The distinction of the law of works, and law of Christ, applied to six paradoxes,—11. The use of that distinction in practice,—12. That distinction a mean betwixt legalism and Antinomianism,—13. How to attain to assurance,—14. Marks and evidences of true faith,— 15. How to recover lost evidences,—16. Marks and signs of union with Christ,

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The CONCLUSION

PART II Dedication The Author to the Reader Introduction Ignorant men confine the meaning of the ten commandments, The ten commandments an epitome of the law of God Six rules for the right expounding of the ten commandments The sum of the first commandment, &c. Wherein the first and second commandments differ, &c. Wherein the second and third commandments differ, &c. The difference betwixt the third and fourth commandments, &c. The sum of the fifth commandment The sum of the sixth commandment The sum of the seventh commandment The sum of the eighth commandment The sum of the ninth commandment The sum of the tenth commandment The Lord requireth perfect obedience to all the ten commandments All men by nature under sin, wrath, and eternal death Christ hath redeemed believers from the curse of the law Every man’s best actions are corrupted and defiled with sin The least sinful thought makes man liable to eternal damnation Though man cannot be justified by his obedience to the law, yet shall not his obedience be in vain Man is naturally apt to think he must do something towards his own justification, and act accordingly Christ requires that believers do desire and endeavour to yield perfect obedience to all the ten commandments Believers shall be rewarded for their obedience, and with what After what manner believers are to make confession of their sin upon a day of humiliation Why and to what end believers are to receive the sacrament of the Lord’s supper

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL

APPENDIX

THE EVERLASTING ESPOUSALS

HOS . 2:19.—I will betroth thee unto me for ever,

THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST IN THE FORM OF A SERVANT

PHILIP . 2:7.—And took upon him the form of a servant

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ISAIAH 38:19.—The living, the living, he shall praise thee, at I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth

THE EVIL AND DANGER OF SCHISM

1 COR . 1:10.—Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that ye be perfectly joined together, in the same mind, and in the same judgment

THE NECESSITY AND FOUNDATIONS OF A THRONE OF GRACE FOR THE BEHOOF OF POOR SINNERS , POINTED OUT AND ILLUSTRATED

PSALM 89:14.—Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face

THE EVIDENCES AND CAUSES OF THE DECAY OF RELIGION IN THE SOUL DISCOVERED, AND THE METHOD OF ITS CURE PRESCRIBED

REV . 3:2.—Strengthen the things that remain, that are ready to die

Contents of Vol. VIII

MAN’S FOURFOLD STATE

STATE I.—THE STATE OF INNOCENCE

ECCLES . 7:29.—Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions

II. THE STATE OF NATURE

PART 1.— THE SINFULNESS OF MAN’S NATURAL STATE

GEN . 6:5.—God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually

PART 2.— THE MISERY OF MAN’S NATURAL STATE

EPH . 2:3.—We were by nature the chidren of wrath, even as others Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. PART 3.— MAN’S UTTER INABILITY TO RECOVER HIMSELF

ROM . 5:6.—For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly JOHN 5:44.—No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him

III. THE STATE OF GRACE

PART 1.— ON REGENERATION

1 PET . 1:23.—Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever

PART 2.— MYSTICAL UNION BETWEEN CHRIST AND BELIEVERS

JOHN 15:5.—I am the vine, ye are the branches

IV. THE ETERNAL STATE

PART 1.— DEATH

JOB 30:23.—For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living

PART 2.— DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED IN THEIR DEATH

PROV . 14:32—The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death

PART 3.— OF THE RESURRECTION

JOHN 5:28, 29.—Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth: they that have done good unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil to the resurrection of damnation

PART 4.— OF THE GENERAL JUDGMENT

MATT . 25:31–34, 41, 46.—When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. And before him shall be gathered all nations; and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: and he shall set the sheep on the right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed, &c.—Unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, &c.—And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous into life eternal

PART 5.— THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

MATT . 25:34.—Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world

PART 6.— OF HELL

MATT . 25:41.—Then shall he say unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels

A VIEW OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE FROM THE SACRED RECORDS Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. PSALM 89:3.—I have made a covenant with my chosen; 1 Cor. 15:45.—The last Adam was made a quickening spirit

HEAD . I.—The parties in the covenant Of the party contractor on Heaven’s side Of the party contractor on man’s side Of the party contracted and undertaken for

HEAD II.—The making of the covenant of grace Christ the kinsman-redeemer in the covenant Christ the surety of the covenant Christ the priest of the covenant Inferences from the second head

HEAD III.—The parts of the covenant The conditionary part of the covenant ARTICLE 1. Holiness of nature ARTICLE 2. Righteousness of life ARTICLE 3. Satisfaction for sin Inferences from the conditionary part of the covenant The second, or promissory part of the covenant Of the promises in general Of the promises peculiar to Christ The promise of eternal life to the elect, considered in three periods

PERIOD I. Before union with Christ—1. The promise of preservation—2. The promise of the Spirit

PERIOD II. From union with Christ until death—1. The promise of justification—2. The promise of a new and saving covenant-relation to God—3. The promise of sanctification—4. The promise of perseverance in grace—5. The promise of temporal benefits

PERIOD III. From death, through eternity—1. The promise of victory over death—2. The promise of everlasting life in heaven—Inference from the promise of eternal life—No proper penalty of the covenant of grace

HEAD IV. The administration of the covenant of grace Christ the administrator of the covenant Sinners of mankind the objects of the administration of the covenant The ends of the administration of the covenant The nature of the administration of the covenant Christ the trustee of the covenant Christ the testator of the covenant Christ the prophet of the covenant Christ the king of the covenant Christ the intercessor of the covenant

HEAD V. The trial of a saving personal inbeing in the covenant of grace

HEAD VI. The way of instating sinners, personally and savingly, in the covenant of grace Sinners instated in the covenant, by faith or believing A faith of the law preparatory for the covenant The faith of the gospel instating in the covenant The faith of Christ’s sufficiency Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. The faith of the gospel-offer The faith of our right to Christ The faith of particular trust for salvation Contents of Vol. IX

ATTESTATION, &c.

SERMON I INFALLIBLE ANTIDOTES AGAINST UNBELIEVING FEARS

REV . 1:17, 18.—Fear not; I am he that liveth, and was dead, and behold, I am alive for ever more, Amen: and have the keys of hell and death

SERMON II SIN THAT WHICH SEPARATES GOD AND MEN

ISA . 59:2.—But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear

SERMON III THE FOLLY OF RESISTING, THE WISDOM OF COMPLYING WITH THE GOSPEL-CALL

MATTH . 21:29.—He answered and said, I will not; but afterwards he repented and went

SERMON IV THE NATURE AND EFFECTS OF A WEANED DISPOSITION OF SOUL

PSALM 131:2.—My soul is even as a weaned child

SERMON V THE DANGER OF NOT WAITING ON GOD AFTER THE DUE ORDER

1 COR . 15:13.—For because ye did it not at the first, the Lord our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order

SERMON VI THE PERFECTION OF PROVIDENTIAL DISPENSATIONS

PSALM 18:30.—As for God, his way is perfect

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PSALM 147:11.—The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy

SERMON VIII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON IX JESUS VICTORIOUS OVER DEATH

ISA . 25:8.—He will swallow up death in victory

SERMON X THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XI THE SUITABLE IMPROVEMENT OF SAINTS’ FORMER EXPERIENCES

2 KINGS 1:14.—And he took the mantle of Elijah, that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah?”

SERMON XII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XIII CHRIST, THE FATHER’S GIFT TO HIS CHOSEN PEOPLE

ISA . 55:4.—Behold, I have given him for a Witness to the people, a Leader and Commander to the people

SERMON XIV THE CHRISTIAN WEAK, YET STRONG

2 COR . 12:10.—For when I am weak, then am I strong

SERMON XV THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

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MATTH . 20:6.—Why stand ye here all the day idle?

SERMON XVII CHRIST’S PRESENCE WITH GOSPEL MINISTERS

MATTH . 28:20.—And lo, I am with you always

SERMON XVIII CHRIST’S INVITATION TO THE LABOURING AND HEAVY-LADEN

MATTH . 11:28.—Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest

SERMON XIX THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XX THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXI THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXII CHRIST A REFRESHFUL SHADOW IN A WEARY LAND

ISA . 32:2.—And a man shall be—as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land

SERMON XXIII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXIV THE EVIL AND DANGER OF HALTING BETWEEN TWO OPINIONS

1 KINGS 16:21.—And Elijah said, How long halt ye between two opinions?

SERMON XXV Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXVI CREATION’S GROANS CONSIDERED AND IMPROVED

ROM . 8:22.—For we know that the whole creation groaneth, and travaileth in pain together until now

SERMON XXVII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXVIII CREATION’S TRAVAIL AND DELIVERY

ROM . 8:22.—For we know that the whole creation groaneth, and travaileth together until now

SERMON XXIX FAITHFULNESS TOWARDS GOD EXEMPLIFIED AND REWARDED

NUM . 14:24.—But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereunto he went, and his seed shall possess it

SERMON XXX THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXXI THE CHRISTIAN DESCRIBED, THE HYPOCRITE DETECTED

ROM . 2:28, 29.—For he is not a Jew which is one outwardly, &c.

SERMON XXXII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXXIII THE STATUTE-LAW OF DISCIPLESHIP

LUKE 14:26.—If any man come to me, and hate not his father and mother, &c.

SERMON XXXIV Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXXV A RICH REWARD TO DILIGENCE IN RELIGION

HOS . 6:3.—Then shall ye know, if ye follow on to know the Lord

SERMON XXXVI THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXXVII THE ACCEPTABLE MANNER OF DRAWING NEAR TO GOD

HEB . 10:22.—Let us draw near with a true heart, in the full assurance of faith, &c.

SERMON XXXVIII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XXXIX THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XL THE SAINTS GOD’S SERVANTS, AND HIS PROPERTY

ACTS 27:23.—For there stood by me this night the angel of the Lord, whose I am, and whom I serve

SERMON XLI THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XLII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XLIII GOD’S GRACIOUS CALL AND PRECIOUS PROMISE CONSIDERED

PSALM 81:10.—Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it

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JOHN 6:57.—He that eateth me, even be shall live by me

SERMON XLV THE FOLLY OF TURNING ASIDE FROM THE LORD

1 SAM . 12:21.—And turn ye not aside; for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain

SERMON XLVI JESUS COMPLETELY QUALIFIED FOR HIS WORK

ISA . 61:1.—The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord hath anointed me

SERMON XLVII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON XLVIII JESUS A PREACHER OF GOOD TIDINGS TO THE MEEK

ISA . 41:1.—The Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek

SERMON XLIX THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON L JESUS BINDS UP THE BROKEN-HEARTED

ISA . 61:1.—To bind up the broken-hearted

SERMON LI THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON LII JESUS PROCLAIMS LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES

ISA . 61:1.—To proclaim liberty to the captives Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. SERMON LIII THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON LIV JESUS OPENS THE PRISON DOORS TO THE PRISONERS

ISA . 61:1.—And the opening of the prison to them that are bound

SERMON LV THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

CONTENTS OF VOL. X

SERMON I DEPARTING FROM INIQUITY THE DUTY OF ALL WHO NAME THE NAME OF JESUS

2 TIM . 2:19.—And let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity

SERMON II THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON III THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON IV THE SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED

SERMON V THE INWARD FRAME SHOULD CORRESPOND WITH THE OUTWARD PROFESSION

DEUT . 5:29.—O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might well with them, and with their children for ever SERMON V. CONTINUED

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SERMON VII A RICH FEAST PREPARED FOR HUNGRY SOULS

ISA . 25:6.—And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined

SERMON VIII THE DISTINGUISHING PRIVILEGE OF GOD’S FAITHFUL SERVANTS

EXOD . 24:11.—And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand; also they saw God, and did eat and drink

SERMON IX GOSPEL PRIVILEGES WONDERS OF GRACE

EXOD . 24:11.—And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand; also they saw God, and did eat and drink

SERMON X GOD NOT ASHAMED TO BE CALLED HIS PEOPLE’S GOD

HEB . 11:16.—Wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city

SERIES OF SERMONS,

INCLUDING THOSE PREACHED ON THE NAMES AND ATTRIBUTES OF CHRIST THE BEST SECURITY AGAINST THE DAY OF WRATH

HEB . 11:28.—Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the first-born should touch them THE SIN OF PEOPLE’S FORSAKING GOD, AND BETAKING THEMSELVES TO THE CREATURE IN HIS STEAD

JER . 2:13.—For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water THE BIRTH, GIFT, GOVERNMENT, AND GLORIOUS NAMES OF JESUS CHRIST, AS SAVIOUR OF SINNERS

Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. ISA . 9:6.—For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace CHRIST PRESENTED TO MANKIND SINNERS

ISA . 9:6.—Unto us a child is born CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD, GIFTED TO SINNERS

ISA . 9:6.—Unto us a son is given THE GOVERNMENT ON CHRIST’S SHOULDER

ISA . 9:6.—And the government shall be upon his shoulder CHRIST’S NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME

ISA . 9:6.—And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace CHRIST’S NAME WONDERFUL

ISA . 9:6.—His name shall be called Wonderful CHRIST THE COUNSELLOR

ISA . 9:6.—His name shall be called—Counsellor CHRIST THE MIGHTY GOD

ISA . 9:6.—His name shall be called—The Mighty God CHRIST THE EVERLASTING FATHER

ISA . 9:6—His name shall be called—The Everlasting Father CHRIST THE PRINCE OF PEACE

ISA . 9:6—His name shall be called—The Prince of Peace THE UNSUCCESSFULNESS OF THE GOSPEL, THE NATURE OF THE GOSPEL- REPORT, THE RARITY OF BELIEVING IT, AND THE NECESSITY OF DIVINE POWER IN ORDER TO FAITH

ISA . 53:1.—Who hath believed our report, and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? THE WAY TO LIFE, AND THE WAY TO DESTRUCTION UNFOLDED Matth. 7:13, 14.—Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it THE DUTY AND ADVANTAGE OF CLEAVING TO THE LORD AND HIS WAY, IN A DECLINING TIME

Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. GEN . 6:9.—Noah was a just man, and perfect in his generations PERILOUS TIMES IN THE LAST DAYS

2 TIM . 3:1.—This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come THE END OF TIME, AND THE MYSTERY OF GOD FINISHED WITH IT

REV . 10:6, 7.—And swear that there shall be time no longer; but the mystery of God should be finished WALKING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT

2 COR . 5:7—For we walk by faith, not by sight

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE DELINEATED

IN SEVERAL PRACTICAL DISCOURSES CHRIST TO BE FOUND IN THE ORDINANCES, WITH THE IMPORT AND HAPPY EFFECTS OF FINDING HIM

PROV . 8:35.—For whoso findeth me, findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord SINNERS INTERESTED IN CHRIST, OBTAINING FAVOUR OF THE LORD

PROV . 8:35.—Whoso findeth me, shall obtain favour of the Lord UNBELIEF THE SIN AGAINST CHRIST BY WAY OF EMINENCE, AND THE WRONG DONE TO THE SOUL THEREBY

PROV . 8:36.—But he that sinneth against me, wrongeth his own soul; all they that hate me love death BELIEVERS A MYSTERY, WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THEIR TRAVELS FROM THE WILDERNESS OF THIS WORLD, TO THE HEAVENLY CANAAN, LEANING UPON CHRIST

SONG 8:5.—Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? ENOCH’S CHARACTER AND TRANSLATION EXPLAINED, WITH A DESCRIPTION OF WALKING WITH GOD, AS THAT IN WHICH THE LIFE OF RELIGION LIES

GEN . 5:24.—And Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him

Contents of Vol. XI

DISCOURSES OF PRAYER

ON THE NATURE OF PRAYER IN GENERAL; WITH THE IMPORT OF PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. 1 THESS . 5:17.—Pray without ceasing

OF THE SPIRIT’S HELP IN PRAYER

ROMANS 8:26.—Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered

OF PRAYING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST

JOHN 16:23.—Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you

OF GOD’S HEARING OF PRAYER

PSALM 65:2—O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come

ON ACCEPTANCE WITH GOD:—THE DOCTRINE OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF MEN’S WORKS EXPLAINED, AND A PRACTICAL REGARD THERETO IN ALL THE DUTIES OF LIFE INCULCATED

2 COR . 8:12.—For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not

JESUS CHRIST THE BELOVED ONE, AND SINNERS ACCEPTED OF GOD FREELY IN HIM

EPH . 1:6.—His grace wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved

A VIEW OF THE COVENANT OF WORKS FROM THE SACRED RECORDS

PART I.—OF THE TRUTH AND NATURE OF THE COVENANT OF WORKS Gen. 2:17 explained Preface Introduction The Covenant of Works, betwixt God and Adam, a Proper Covenant, Confirmed from five Considerations The Truth of the Covenant of Works Confirmed The Nature of the Covenant of Works The Parties in the Covenant of Works God the First Party in the Covenant Adam, as a Public Person, the other Party The Equity of This Representation The Parts of the Covenant of Works The Condition of it Man was under a Twofold Law, Natural and Symbolical The Nature of the Obedience due by Man to the Law The Promise of the Covenant of Works A Prosperous Natural Life Promised Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. A Prosperous Spiritual Life Promised Eternal Life in Heaven Promised The Difference between Adam’s and the Saints’ Heaven The Penalty of the Covenant of Works Legal Death Real Death Spiritual Death Natural Death Eternal Death The Seals of the Covenant of Works The Doctrine applied for Instruction The Doctrine applied for Refutation The Doctrine applied for Exhortation

PART II.—OF THE BREACH OF THE COVENANT OF WORKS Hosea 6:7 explained The Fatal Step by which the Covenant of Works was Broken The Progress of the Sin of Breaking the Covenant of Works The Ingredients of this Sin The Aggravations of it How this Fatal Step was brought about Of Satan’s Tempting to this Sin Concerning This Temptation We May Remark God left Man to the Freedom of his own Will Man abused the Freedom of his Will How the Covenant of Works was Broken Application of the Doctrine of the Breach of the Covenant of Works The Doctrine Improved as a Memorial The Doctrine Improved as a Watchword The Doctrine Improved as a Demonstration of the Necessity of being United to the second Adam

PART III.—OF THE IMPUTATION OF ADAM’S FIRST SIN TO HIS POSTERITY Rom. 5:19. explained Adam’s Sin in Breaking the Covenant of Works, is the Sin of His Posterity Of the Extent of the First Sin, which is ours How Adam’s Sin, in Breaking the Covenant of Works, is the Sin of His Posterity Proof of the Imputation of Adam’s First Sin to his Posterity The Ground and Reason of this Imputation The Doctrine Improved for Information The Doctrine Improved as a Motive to stir up to several Duties

PART IV.—SECT. I. THE STATE OF MAN UNDER THE BROKEN COVENANT OF WORKS Gal. 3:10 explained That many Persons still continue under the broken Covenant of Works, proved A Description of these Persons The Effect of this broken Covenant of Works upon those who are under it 1. It has a Commanding Power Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. 2. It has a Debarring Power 3. It has a Condemning Power 4. It has an Irritating Power Why so many Persons still remain under this broken Covenant Application of the Doctrine of the Condition of Men under the Broken Covenant of Works The Doctrine applied for Information The Doctrine applied for Exhortation Characters of those under this Covenant The Vanity of some Pleas offered by such to prove that they Trust not to their own Works for Salvation, but to Christ, discovered

PART IV. SECT. II.—THE MISERY OF THOSE WHO ARE UNDER THE BROKEN COVENANT OF WORKS A General View of the Curse under Which Men in Their Natural State Are What the Curse is which Natural Men are under What it is to be under the Curse Proof, that Man, being under the broken Covenant of Works, is under the Curse A More Particular View of the Dreadful Condition of the Natural Man, under the Curse of the Broken Covenant of Works The Condition of the Natural Man under the Curse, in this Life 1. His Soul is under the Curse 2. His Body is under the Curse 3. The Whole Man is under the Curse The Condition of the Natural Man under the Curse, after this Life 1. He Dies under the Curse 2. He is dragged before God’s Tribunal 3. His Soul is shut up in Hell 4. His Body goes to the Dust 5. He shall Rise again under the Curse 6. He shall appear before Christ’s Tribunal under the Curse 7. The World shall be Burnt with Fire in virtue of the Curse 8. The Sinner shall Lie for ever, under the Weight of the Curse, in Hell Application of the Doctrine, that Natural Men Being under the Broken Covenant of Works are under the Curse The Doctrine Improved, 1, for Conviction to the Saints The Doctrine Improved, 2, for Conviction to Sinners, in many Particulars Use II: Of Exhortation The Doctrine Improved, for Exhortation, 1, to Unbelievers The Doctrine Improved, for Exhortation, 2, to Believers

A MEMORIAL CONCERNING PERSONAL AND FAMILY FASTING AND HUMILIATION Chapter I. Of Personal and Family Fasting and Humiliation in the general Chapter II. Of Personal Fasting and Humiliation in particular Sect. 1. Of the Divine Warrant for Personal Fasting and Humiliation Sect. 2. Of a Providential Call to Personal Fasting and Humiliation Sect. 3. Directions anent Personal Fasting and Humiliation Chapter III. Of Family Fasting and Humiliation in particular

Thomas Boston, The Whole Works of Thomas Boston: Sixty-Six Sermons, ed. Samuel M‘Millan, vol. 9 (Aberdeen: George and Robert King, 1851). Page . Exported from Logos Bible Software, 10:21 AM November 11, 2013. The Conclusion

AN ALPHABETICAL TABLE

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THE Author’s address to his children

MEMOIRS Period 1. From his birth [1676], till he left the grammar school [1689] 2. From his leaving the grammar school to his lanreation [1694] 3. From his lanreation to his being licensed to preach the gospel [1697] 4. From his being licensed till be removed into the bounds of the Presbytery of Stirling [1698] 5. From his removal into the bounds of the Presbytery of Stirling to his return unto the Merse, [1699] 6. From his return unto the Merse to his ordination to the holy ministry at Simprin, Sept. 21, 1699 7. From his ordination to his marriage, July, 1700 8. From his marriage to his removal to Etterick [1707] 9. From his removal to Etterick, to the oath of abjuration refused by him [1712] 10. From the oath of abjuration refused till his transportation to Closeburn, refused by the Commission of the General Assembly [1717] 11. From the transportation to Closeburn refused, to the notable breach in his health, and alteration in his constitution [1724] 12. From the notable breach in his health, to the time of closing this account [Nov, 1731, six months before his death] Postscript

APPENDIX No. 1. Note on p. 226, concerning the situation of the parish of Etterick 2. Ditto on p. 272. Advice to the parish, with respect to their duty as loyal subjects in the rebellion, 1715 3. Ditto on p. 309. Overtures of admission to the Lord’s table, and debarring from it 4. Mr. Gabriel Wilson’s speech before the Synod of Merse and Teviotdale, in defence of his sermon before that Synod, October, 1721 5. Note on p. 350. The Author’s memorial concerning his Essay on the Hebrew text of Genesis 6. Ditto on p. 359. Paragraph of a letter from the Author to the minister of E——r

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