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ter world, pecuniary hopes and fears, are nearly lost in that blissful futurity, upon which he verges; and he is especially solicitous to communicate to the sons and daughters of humanity, that sublime and never failing confidence, upon which his imprisoned spirit, through long days of adversity, and through successive nights of sorrow, hath calmly reposed. He unwaveringly believes that every possible felicity is in reserve for his species; and in humble and devout imitation of his great and adorable Master, while bidding the wandering race farewell, he bestows upon both enemies and friends, the ardent benediction of a spirit, replete with unbounded love for the children of men, for the offspring of Deity.

Boston, January 1, 1812.

CONTENTS.

EDITORIAL Advertisement

LETTER I.

To a Lady, who requested the author's sentiments upon the

parable of the rich man and the beggar, contained in

St. Luke's Gospel

LETTER II.

To a Lady, suffering under a temporary derangement, origi-

nating in religious melancholy

LETTER III.

To a Friend, narrating a public conference held with the

Reverend Mr. L— of C-

LETTER IV.

To a Clergyman in the city of London, containing senti-

ments upon various portions of scripture

LETTER V.

To a Friend. Dialogues and sentiments, designed as illustra-

tions of many scriptures. The character and destination

of Judas. Twenty-fifth chapter of St. Matthew, &c.

LETTER VI.

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To the same, designed as explanatory of many divine sub-

jects. The promise to Abraham. Strive to enter

in at the strait gate. Sixth Psalm, with a miscella-

neous dialogue, &c. &c.

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LETTER VII.

To the same. Account of a sermon, text, " Behold the Lamb

of God that taketh away the sin of the world." Dia-

logue. Account of a sermon upon Isaiah, xlv. 20.

LETTER VIII.

To the same. Interesting conversation with a melancholy

Conversation with a friend. Sentiments upon

man.

the sacramental bread and wine. Some account of a

sermon delivered upon the first and second verses of

the 183d Psalm. Interesting dialogue

LETTER IX.

To the same. Cursory view of a sermon upon Hebrews ii.

14, 15. Reflections in a storm. Quotation. Con-

versation with an Elder. Exposition of the 25th

of Matthew. Particulars relative to the demise of a

young lady, and of a venerable Christian. Various

reflections

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LETTER X.

To the same. Disquisitions. Dialogues. Letters. Sen-

timents. Remarks, &c. &c.

LETTER XI.

Conversation.

Serinon delivered upon Romans iv. 25.
Imperfect sketch of the author's first patron in
America. Sermon preached in the church, reared
by the venerable Christian, in honour of him who is
the just God, and the Saviour. Visit to a melancholy
lady. Interview with Mr. W. Expressions of
devout gratitude to the Divine Author of every good.
View of a sermon delivered upon Hebrews ii. 10.
Conversation with an Episcopalian Clergyman. Va-

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rious characters introduced. Important decision.

Investigation of several passages in the 17th chapter

of St. John's Gospel. Conversation with Colonel

F. Extract. Sketches of sermons, &c. &c.

LETTER XII.

To the same. Sermon, text, Mark xvi. 16.

Conversation

with Mrs. L. Letter from a young Clergyman.

Conversation with an inquirer-with a young man.

Conversation with a number of inquirers. Anecdote

relative to some children of penury. Conversation

with a preacher, and Doctor N-

LETTER. XIII.

By another hand. Answer to queries proposed in the pre-

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ceding letter.

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NOTE. The reader is requested to notice, that in the arrangement of the matter for this volume, the printer incurred a mistake, by leaving sixteen pages instead of eight, for the title page and introductory matter to the work.