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“But God said unto him, Thou fool!” Luke 12:20. But one of these fools is commonly wiser in his own eyes “than seven men that can render a reason.” If it were possible for a Christian, for one that has the mind which was in Christ, to despise any one, he would cordially despise those … Continue reading “ON
WORLDLY FOLLY”

“How camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? Matt. 22:12. 1. In the verses preceding the text we read, “After these things, Jesus spake to them again in parables, and said, A certain king made a supper for his son. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw one … Continue reading “ON
THE WEDDING GARMENT”

“Even like as a dream when one awaketh; so shalt thou make their image to vanish out of the city.” Ps. 73:20. 1. Anyone that considers the foregoing verses will easily observe that the Psalmist is speaking directly of the wicked, that prosper in their wickedness. It is very common for these utterly to forget … Continue reading “HUMAN
LIFE A DREAM”

“Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” Jer. 8:22 1. This question, as here proposed by the Prophet, relates only to a particular people, — the children of Israel. But I would here consider it in a general … Continue reading “CAUSES
OF THE INEFFICACY OF CHRISTIANITY”

“Henceforth know we no man after the flesh; yea, though we did know Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.” 2 Cor. 5:16. 1. I have long desired to see something clearly and intelligibly wrote on these words. This is doubtless a point of no small importance: it enters deep … Continue reading “ON
KNOWING CHRIST AFTER THE FLESH”

“If thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. Therefore, if the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” Matt. 6:22, 23. 1. “Simplicity and purity,” says a devout man, “are the … Continue reading “ON A
SINGLE EYE”

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Cor. 5:7. 1. How short is this description of real Christians! And yet how exceeding full! It comprehends, it sums up, the whole experience of those that are truly such, from the time they are born of God till they remove into Abraham’s bosom. For, who are … Continue reading “THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WALKING BY SIGHT, AND WALKING BY FAITH”

“There is one God.” Mark 12:32. 1. And as there is one God, so there is one religion and one happiness for all men. God never intended there should be any more; and it is not possible there should. Indeed, in another sense, as the Apostle observes, “there are gods many, and lords many.” All … Continue reading “THE
UNITY OF THE DIVINE BEING”

“No man taketh this honour unto himself but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.” Hebrews 5:4. 1. There are exceeding few texts of Holy Scripture which have been more frequently urged than this against laymen, that are neither Priests nor Deacons, and yet take upon them to preach. Many have asked, “How … Continue reading “THE
MINISTERIAL OFFICE”

“Now faith is the evidence of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1. 1. For many ages it has been allowed by sensible men, Nihil est in intellectu quod non fuit prius in sensu: That is, “There is nothing in the understanding which was not first perceived by some of the senses.” All the knowledge which we … Continue reading “ON
THE DISCOVERIES OF FAITH”