The correspondence and diary of Philip Doddridge : illustartive of various particulars in his life hitherto unknown : with notices of many of his contemporaries ; and a sketch of the ecclesiastical history of the times in which he lived

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Section I

Page Retrospective Remarks: Modern Dissenters : Dr. Southey

and the Nonconformists : Orthodoxy of Dr. Doddridge.

letters. — 1747.

Nov. 4. From the Rev. John Barker 19

Sentiments on the Life of Colonel Gardiner ; the reproaches of the low and malicious only worthy of contempt.

Nov. 8. From the Countess of Huntingdon 20

Expressive of Humility and Faith.

Nov. 18. From the Rev. Samuel Bates 22

On the power of Prayer, and the consolation arising from a confidence in God.

Nov. 21. From the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D 23

Congratulations on the flourishing state of the Academy at Northampton.

Nov. 24. From Henry Baker, F. R.S. &c 24

Pleasing remarks on the devotional influence of philosophical studies, and an interesting account of the accident which led him to devote his attention to the instruction of the Deaf and Dumb,

Dec. 1 . From the Hon. Mrs. Scawen 30

Lamenting the death of a son.

Dec. 8. From the Rev. Alexander Webster 32

Information relative to the scurrilous attack made on Dr. Doddridge soon after the appearance of his Life of Colonel Gardiner.

Jan. 1. To the Rev. Samuel Clark, D. D 36

Domestic and literary.

Jan. 3. From the Countess of Huntingdon 38

An allusion to the Moravians ; of the necessity of perseverance in the service of God, &c.

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Jan. 1 1 . From the Rev. Richard Grey, D. D 40

Relative to his new translation of " The last Words of David."

Feb. 2. From the Rev. John Barker 41

Curious particulars relative to a scheme for the comprehension of the Dissenters within the pale of the Established Church.

Feb. 10. From the Rev. David Longueville 45

Relating the great success of Dr. Doddridge's " Letters to the Protestant Inhabitants of the Low Countries, upon an extraordinary crisis in their affairs."

Feb. 25. From the Bishop of Worcester 47

Singular fact relative to the County Hospital at Worcester.

Feb. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 48

Some valuable remarks on the danger of depending too far on the feelings, in religious matters.

March 14. From Gilbert West, Esq. LL. D 50

Parallel betwixt himself and Colonel Gardiner ; his "Translation of the Odes of Pindar ;" the advantages, and duty, of religious candour,

March 22. From the Rev. David Fordyce, M. A 55

An important question, and a fair challenge !

April 12. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D 58

Devotional views, &c.

April 14. From the Rev. Thomas Hunt, D. D 59

Particulars relative to Mr. West, &c.

April 16. From the Rev. Samuel Bates ...... 61

Some interesting historical remarks.

May 7. To Miss Doddridge 63

Affectionate and pious, with a sketch of her character.

May 12. From W. Oliver, M. D 66

On supernatural impressions.

June 4. To Miss Doddridge 67

Expressive of parental anxiety and pious satisfaction.

July 2. To Henry Baker, Esq, F. R. S 69

Some remarkable facts in natural history.

July 12. From Henry Baker, Esq. F. R. S 71

A curious case of mental delusion, &c.

July 30. To Mrs. Doddridge 72

An alarming accident, &c.

Aug. 4. To Mrs. Doddridge 75

Relative to an important conversation with Archbishop Herring.

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Sept. 8. Prom the Rev. Francis Ayscough, D. D 77

A message from the Princess of Wales, relative to the third volume of the Family Expositor.

Oct. 2. To the Rev. Samuel Clark, D. D 78

Remarks on the injurious effects of Moravianism at Northampton.

Oct. 27. From the Countess of Hardwicke 79

Pious observations, &c.

Nov. 22. From Mr. Parker 80

Interesting particulars relative to the last illness of Dr. Watts.

Nov. 24. From Mr. Parker 82

Pious sentences uttered by Dr. Watts shortly before his death.

Nov. 29. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 83

The decease of Dr. Watts.

Dec. 15. To Mr. Williams 85

Circumstantial detail of the mode in which Dr. Doddridge discharged the pastoral duties, with his letter of instructions to the Deacons of his Church.

Dec. 22. From Mr. Parker 94

Remarks on the character of Dr. Watts ; his moderation, &c.

Dec. 31. From the Rev. Nathaniel Lardner, D. D 98

On various readings of certain passages in the New Testament.

1749.

Jan. 7. From the Rev. J. Barker 101

Important opinion as to the authority of a Pastor in dispensing the elements at the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

Feb. 8. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 103

A list of the Manuscripts left by Dr. Watts.

Feb. 9. From the Rev. R. Pearsall 105

On the great success of Dr. Doddridge as a preacher and practical writer.

March 1. To the Rev. Samuel Clark, D. D 108

Speaks of having been imposed upon j literary remarks, &c.

March 5. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq Ill

Observations on Dr. Watts's " Improvement of the Mind :" notice of an earthquake, &c.

March 20. From the Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D 114

Counsel under religious despondency.

April 29. From Henfy Cotton, M. D 117

Devotional sentiments under the pressure of domestic sorrow.

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May 8. From R. Cruttenden, Esq 118

A playful dissertation on the advantages of vanity !

June 10. From the Rev. W. Warburton, D. D 125

Remarks on " Hervey's Meditations," &c.

June 10. From W. Oliver, M. D 126

A cogent argument on a question of great importance.

June 17. From Gilbert West, Esq. LL.D 129

The second marriage of Mr. Lyttelton, &c.

July 4. From the Rev. John Barker 132

On a reform of the Liturgy.

July 15. From the Rev. Mark Hildesley, D. D 134

Candid and pious sentiments.

July 21. From the Archbishop of Canterbury 137

Appointing an interview, &c.

July 27. To Mrs. Doddridge 138

Some curious remarks on dress.

July 30. To Mrs. Doddridge 139

Pious reflections.

July 31. To Miss Doddridge 142

Parental advice.

Dec. 12. From the Rev. James Robertson 145

Some particulars relative to the University of Leyden, &c.

Dec. 23. From John Fergusson, Esq 146

Curious account of his having thrown up stony secretions from the lungs.

Jan. From the Countess of Huntingdon 148

Relates the circumstance of Mr. Whitfield's having preached at her house before many of the nobility*

Feb. 13. From Henry Baker, Esq. F. R. S 149

Interesting particulars of the effects in London of the Earthquake which had then recently occurred.

March 24. From the Bishop of London 153

The great importance of Christianity in a civil point of view.

April 11. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 154

A caution.

May 10. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 155

An important hint relative to the education of dissenting ministers.

CONTENTS. IX

June 5. From the Rev. John Barker 157

Notice of a scheme for the establishment of a Presbyterian Academy in London.

June 6. From the Countess of Huntingdon 160

On the Love of God and the doctrine of Grace.

June 7. From the Rev. Mark Hildesley, D. D. . .• 164

Sentiments of humility and devotion.

June 15. From the Rev. W. Warburton, D. D 167

Candid sentiments as to the propriety of a reform in the Church.

June To the Rev. Samuel Clark, D. D 169

Domestic particulars.

June 26. To the Rev. Benjamin Fawcett 171

Some account of an alarming accident.

July 3. From the Rev. John Barker 173

Playful remarks on the character of Dr. Doddridge.

July 30. To Mrs. Doddridge 175

Information from London.

Aug. 9. From the Archbishop of Canterbury 176

On some ecclesiastical matters.

Aug. 25. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D.D 178

On the propagation of Christianity abroad, &c.

Sept. 13. To the Rev. Benjamin Fawcett 181

Particulars relative to the Academy.

Sept. 15. From the Duchess of Somerset 184

' Candid sketch of her own character.

Feb. 2. To the Rev. Mr. Tomes 187

On a plan for the aid of the Protestants in France.

Feb. 18. From the Rev. Samuel Bates 190

On a willing resignation to Providence.

Feb. 23. From Benjamin Forfitt, Esq 192

An account of the charity which formed the foundation of the " Bible Society,'*

March 9. From Captain Hay 194

Thanking Dr. Doddridge for influence used with Lord Halifax, &c.

April 9. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D.D 195

An allusion to the marriage of Miss Scott, &c.

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April 20. From the Rev. William Andersone 197

On some particulars of Hebrew literature.

, May 1 1 . From the Bishop of London . . 199

Some valuable remarks on the authority of the English bishops in the colonies.

June 20. To the Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D 203

Expressive of great esteem ; a notice of his cough, as alarming to his friends in town ; and his sentiments on the occasion.

June 29. To Mrs. Doddridge* 205

Particulars of personal interest, &c.

July 24. To Miss Doddridge 206

Interesting hints relative to the declining state of his health.

Aug. 5. From the Rev. John Barker 207

The consolations of religion and friendship in a season of dangerous illness urged with great eloquence.

Aug. 6. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 210

The deep affliction felt among the friends of Dr. Doddridge on account of his illness.

Aug. 7. From the Rev. Thomas Yeoman t 212

The general anxiety entertained for the welfare of Dr. Doddridge by his people at Northampton.

Aug. 12. To Miss Doddridge 214

Confidence in prayer, and faint hopes of recovery.

Aug. 30. From Robert Cruttenden, Esq 216

Sentiments of tender friendship and exalted piety.

Sept. 1. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq.. . , 218

Affectionate and judicious.

Sept. 1. From the Hon. Mrs. Scawen 220

Assurances of friendly sympathy.

Sept. 2. From Mr. Williams 220

The comforts of faith and holiness recommended with great force and beauty.

Sept. 2. From the Rev. W. Warburton, D. D 222

Death, the triumph of a Christian !

Sept. 4. To Miss Doddridge 222

Lingering hopes of amendment.

Sept. 10. From the Rev. Caleb Ashworth, D. D 223

Expressive of great piety and tenderness.

Sept. 11. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 225

Judicious advice.

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Sept. 17. From Lady Erskine 226

Relative to some " Scriptural Dialogues," which Dr. Doddridge had entertained a view of writing.

Sept. 21. From Nathaniel Neal, Esq 227

A farewell, full of devotion and friendship.

Oct. 5. From Sir George Lyttelton 228

Pious and affectionate.

Section II

Voyage to Lisbon, and Decease of Dr. Doddridge, with an Introduction to his Diary 231

THE DIARY.

A general Model for Devotion, illustrated under three numbers 249

• 1. A Model of Devotion for the morning 251

2. Offices of Devotion at the beginning of the afternoon. 256

3. A Model of Devotion for the evening 261

On the final determination of the affair at Nottingham, and

the first proposal of my immediate entrance on the employment of a Tutor 262

On laying a more particular scheme till Christmas, 1729 . . 264

On my removal to Northampton 265

A particular account of my first private Fast 269

Memoranda, dated Northampton, Saturday, Jan. 31, 1730. 272 An imperfect scheme of business for the next half year;

that is, till the vacation 273

On the first Sacrament Day at Northampton 275

Some Reflections made at the beginning of June, 1730. . . . 277 Meditations on the third Sacrament ; that is, that of June

7, 1730 279

A scheme of business for the ensuing half year 280

Memoranda before my fourth Sacrament, July 5, 1730. . . . 282 Some imperfect account of what passed at the Lord's Table

this day, August 2, 1730 283

Reflections on our fifth Sacrament, after a journey to London, August 2, 1730 286

Hints of some Meditations at the Table of the Lord 287

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Reflections on the sixth Sacrament, September 6, 1730. . . . 288 Hints of some Meditations at the Table of the Lord, September 6, 1730 289

A scheme of business against the next Sacrament Day, September 6, 1730 290

On the Fast Day preparatory to the Sacrament of October,

1 730 292

Meditations at the Ta,ble of the Lord on the eighth Sacrament Day, October 4, 1730 294

Some Account of the business dispatched since last Sacrament Day, and of that which I propose before the next,

Monday, October 5, 1730 295

Meditations on the ninth Sacrament Day, November, 1730. 296 A scheme of business for those weeks immediately preceding

the vacation at Christmas, November 21, 1730 297

Meditations on the twelfth Sacrament Day, March 6, 1731. 299 Meditations on the thirteenth Sacrament, April 18, 1731 . . 300 A scheme of business to be dispatched if possible before my

birthday 305

Some Memorandums of what passed at the fourteenth Sacrament, administered May 16, 1731 306

Some Remarks on what passed at the fifteenth Sacrament,

administered June 19$ 1731 * 308

Reflections on my last journey to London 310

Brief Memorandums of what passed at the sixteenth Sacrament, August 1, 1731 311

Some Account of what passed at the seventeenth Sacrament,

Memorandums of what passed at the eighteenth Sacrament,

Of what passed at the nineteenth Sacrament 316

Memoirs of the twentieth Sacrament, December 5, 1731 . . . 316

A Fragment 318

Reflections on the beginning of the New Year, 1732, Jan. 1 . 318

Meditations previous to the twenty-fifth Sacrament 320

Meditations at the Sacrament, October 1, 1732 321

Meditations at the Lord's Table, March 4, 1733, which was,

I think, the thirty- third Sacrament 322

Meditations on the thirty-fourth Sacrament, April 1, 1733 . 324 Meditations on the thirty-seventh Sacrament, May 6, 1733. 325

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Meditations on the fortieth Sacrament, August 9, 1733 . . . 326 Meditations on the forty-first Sacrament, Sept. 2, 1733 . . . 327 Meditations on the forty-fourth Sacrament, Dec. 2, 1733 . . 328

Meditations on the beginning of the New Year, 1734 330

Meditations on the forty-fifth Sacrament, January 6, 1744 . 331 Meditations on the forty-eighth Sacrament, May 5, 1734 . . 333 Meditations on the fifty-second Sacrament, Oct. 6, 1734 . . 335

Meditations on the fifty-third Sacrament 336

Reflections for New Year's Day, 1735 337

Meditations on the fifty-fifth Sacrament, January 5, 1 735 . . 337 Meditations on the fifty-sixth Sacrament, Feb. 2, 1735 . . . 339 Meditations on the fifty-seventh Sacrament, March 2, 1735. 343

The fifty-eighth Sacrament, April 6, 1735 344

Memorable passages in providential occurrences relating to the Wills of Pisford, as I collected them from their conversation and united testimony, dated April 23, 1735 . . . 346 Meditation at the fifty-ninth Sacrament, May 4, 1735 .... 350 Memorandums of the sixty-fourth Sacrament, Sept. 7, 1735. 352 Memorandum of the sixty-fifth Sacrament, Oct. 5, 1735 . . 354 Meditations on the sixty-eighth Sacrament, Nov. 2, 1735 . . 357 Reflections on the sixty-ninth Sacrament, Dec. 6, 1735. . . . 358

The seventieth Sacrament, January 4, 1736 360

Reflections on the death of my dear child, and many mournful Providences attending it, Sunday, October 3, 1736 . . 361 Reflections at the seventy-eighth Sacrament; dear Betsey

dead, October 3, 1736 363

Further Reflections after the Funeral of my dear Betsey,

A further Account of some things remarkable in the conversation of Mary Wills, October 22, 1736 366

Some remarkable passages which occurred to me in conversing with Mrs. Goodwin and Mr. Bunyan 369

Reflections upon the Ordination of Mr. P— Oct. 22, 1736. 37 1 Reflections on the seventy-fifth Sacrament, Nov. 7, 1736 . . 373 Reflections on a Visit received from Mr. Jones, Nov. 9, 1736. 374 Reflections on the eightieth Sacrament, December 5, 1736 . 376

Reflections on the beginning of the New Year, 1737 377

Meditations on the eighty-first Sacrament, Jan. 3, 1787 . . . 378 Meditations on the eighty-second Sacrament, Feb. 6, 1737. 379

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On the eighty-third Sacrament (curious particulars relative to Mary Wills), May 8, 1737 381

Brief Meditations on my Birthday, June 26, 1737 382

A Meditation on the eighty-seventh Sacrament, July 3, 1737. 383

Meditations on the eighty-eighth Sacrament, Aug. 7, 1737 . 385

A conversation with a worthy clergyman, one of the best men I have known, concerning the Providence of God, and the pouring out of his Spirit, September 10, 1737 . . 386

The ninetieth Sacrament ; dear Miss Bliss dying, October 2, 1737 388

The hundred and fourth Sacrament, October 1, 1738 390

Meditations on the hundred and sixth Sacrament, December IP, 1738 391

A Meditation on the hundred and seventh Sacrament, January 7, 1739 392

Meditations on the hundred and eighth Sacrament, January 4, 1739 395

Meditations on the hundred and ninth Sacrament, March 4, 1739 397

Meditations on the hundred and thirteenth Sacrament, June 3, 1739 398

Some Meditations on my Birthday, June 26, 1739 400

Memorandums of a Conversation with Colonel Gardiner, and his remarkable story, August 14, 1739 404

Some Memorandums as to impressions made on the minds of some pious persons, which the present state of affairs this August, 1739, occasioned me to recollect 408

Memorandums of the hundred and fifteenth Sacrament, September 2, 1739 409

Meditations on the hundred and sixteenth Sacrament, October 7, 1739 411

A devout Meditation, in which my Soul was breathing after God, Friday, November 2, 1739 * . 413

Some Hints of Meditations on the hundred and seventeenth Sacrament, November 4, 1739 416

Meditations on the hundred and twentieth Sacrament, December 2, 1739 417

Hints of some Meditations on the hundred and twenty-first Sacrament, January 1, 1740 419

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Meditations on the Sacrament of March 1, 1741 421

Some Memorandums of poor Connell's affair, 1741 423

Brief Meditations on the Sacrament of April 5, 1741 426

Recollections of things said at a former Sacrament, the date

forgotten 427

Some brief Memoirs of my Interview with Count Zinzindorf,

Brief Recollections of what passed at the Lord's Table, October, 1741 430

Recollections of what passed at the Lord's Table, *** 1741. 432 Some Account of what passed at the Sacrament, December

6, 1741 436

Some Account of what passed at the Sacrament, January

3, 1742 437

Meditations at the Sacrament, April 11, 1742 439

Meditations at the Lord's Table, August 15, 1742 442

Meditations at the Lord's Table, October 3, 1742 445

Meditations at the Lord's Table, October 31, 1742 447

Meditations at the Sacrament, December 5, 1742 449

Some Memorandums of New Year's Day, 1743 • 450

Meditations on the Sacrament, January 2, 1743 453

Meditations on the Sacrament, in February, 1743 456

Meditations on the opening of the New Year, 1 744 458

Meditations on the Sacrament, March 11, 1744 460

Meditations on the Sacrament, April 8, 1744 462

Meditations on the opening of the New Year, 1 745 464

Reflections on a Sacrament, almost two years after the former, December 7, 1746 466

Reflections on the beginning of the New Year, 1747 468

A scheme of Business, which by the Divine assistance I propose to do during the next year, January 2, 1747 472

Hints of a remarkable experience, April 5, 1747 473

Remarks on what passed on a Sacrament Day, September

13, 1747 475

Reflections on the opening of the New Year, 1749 477

Some Schemes for the service of the future year, if God

should be pleased to continue my Life through it, 1749 . . 48? Hints of Meditations on the Sacrament in February, 1749 . 483

Hints of the Sacrament in March, 1749 484

Hints of the Sacrament in April, 1749 485

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Reflections on the close of the year 1749 487

Some Reflections on the opening of the New Year, 1750 . . 491

Meditations on the Sacrament, March 4, 1750 . a 493

Meditations on the Sacrament, April 8, 1750 494

Meditations on a Sacrament, May 6, 1750 495

Memorandums relating to June 2, 1750, a day spent in

solemn fasting and prayer 497

Meditations attending the Sacrament, June 3, 1750 499

Memorandums relating to September 1, 1750, a day spent at the Vestry in secret fasting, humiliation, and prayer . . 500

Memorandums of the Sacrament, September 2, 1750 502

Memorandums relating to a season of solemn prayer, October 5, 1750 504

Hints of Meditation at the Sacrament, October 7, 1750 . . . 505 Memorandums relating to a devotional Day, observed November 3, 1750 507

Memorandums of the Sacrament, November 4, 1750 508

Memorandums relating to a devotional Day, Dec. 1, 1750 . 509 Hints of Meditations at the Lord's Supper, Dec. 2, 1750 . . 512

Reflections on the close of the year 1750 513

Reflections at the opening of the New Year, 1751 516

A Season of Retirement for Prayer at the Vestry, January

5, 1751 ...;... 517

Recollections of a Season of Retirement at the Vestry, March

2, 1751 518

A Season of Retirement, April 6, 1751 521

An Account of several of those Maxims, upon which I propose to proceed in future Life 523

Some Account of a Season for Retirement in the Vestry,

Some Account of a Day of Retirement in the Vestry, June

1, 1751 526

Meditations at the Sacrament, June 2, 1751 529

Section III

Particulars relative to the Family of Dr. Doddridge : His Will : List of Gentlemen educated under his Care, &c. . 531

THE

OF

PHILIP DODDRIDGE, D. D.