Sermons on the distinguishing doctrines and duties of experimental religion, and especially designed for revivals

Front matter

GIass_ Book__

DISTING TSHING DOCTRINES AND DUTIES

EXPERIMENTAL RELIGION.

Preface

\s the design of this volume of sermons, ^ieet the feelings of all the friends of Reit is hoped, its execution may in a * their wants in this interesting

^o scarcity of books in our county ' ^y are continually mul-

tiplying, s of excellent sermons

are in the haiu immunity. Yet, others

are still needed, a. ^ue to the cause of Christ. Sermons, such as are addressed from the pulpit, in a season of religious awakening ; plain, practical, pungent — especially calculated to arouse luke-warm Christians — to alarm the thoughtless, direct the inquiring, and establish the converted — are, in the opinion of most ministers and Christians, demanded, in the present age of revivals.. As yet.no volume of sermons embracing, in a connected series, the whole ground of doctrines, duties, means, and ends; and exhibiting the rise, progress, and fruits of a revival — has been presented to the publick.

The author would only add, that he has taken much pains in selecting and arranging the subjects ; and adapting them, in short discourses, to the more convenient use of religious meetings, and private Christians. As to style, simplicity and plainness only have been studied, and a manner, not to amuse, but to instruct and

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impress. He hopes, that the design, however imperfect the execution, may secure to the work a candid reception, and asks the prayers of all the friends of Zion, that He, who effects by feeble instruments the purposes of his mercy ; would smile on the attempt, and crown it with his blessing, to the glory of his name.