PREFACE. THE lamented author whose literary remains are here imbodied neither designed nor prepared his writings for publication. They appear from the press in compliance with the wishes of those who received the word of life from his lips during the brief period of his ministry; and in the fulfilment of what the editor has felt to be a sacred duty devolving on him since the decease of his beloved brother. It is difficult, as must be evident to the reader, to prepare for publication the manuscripts of one who is no more; and whatever may be the care bestowed on a posthumous work, it must appear with imperfections. In the selection and preparation of the sermons and other writings which constitute the present volume, the editor has laboured under an almost painful sense of his responsibility-under the pressure of feeble health and afflictive circumstances; he has done the best he could, and now submits the work in the humble expectation that, with the blessing of God, it will prove not to have been labour in vain. For valuable assistance in the revision of the following pages, the editor is indebted to the kindness of his esteemed friend, the Rev. Edward Otheman. New-York, October, 1841. CONTENTS. Page IV. If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto V. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living I. If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.- IX. If our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.-2 Cor. X. The common people heard him gladly.-Mark xii, 37 XI. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let XIII. I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh.-Rom. ix, 3 128 XIV. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye ... XV. Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.-Heb. x, 35 XVI. Wo to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.-Mark XVII. Sporting themselves with their own deceivings.-2 Peter |