Introduction: I. On Communion with God. Inasmuch as we have taken in hand to compose a brief yet needful exposition of this most beloved song—yea, the Song of Songs—it is requisite that we first establish its key and central themes. For if we, like the common and base sort now handling it, neglect the main…
Sermon: The damning sin of self-righteousness
The Damning sin of self-righteousness. “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Matthew 9:13) Exposition. Here in the ninth chapter of Matthew, in the middle of the chapter, Jesus the Son of God and…
An Exhortation to Heavenly Conversation
Intro. I. The source of Heavenly Conversation. II. The principle of Heavenly Conversation. III. The practice of Heavenly Conversation. IV. The end of Heavenly Conversation. Application. Intro. “My Beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” (Song of Songs 2:10) Here in this Song of Songs, the…
Christ Draws His Beloved to Himself by Promises
Having explained briefly what the love of God is, and how it operates, we are now come to the final subject in this discourse which is on the promises of God and the manner by which Christ draws us by them. As we live in a world darkened by ignorance, defiled by sin, and destitute…
Christ Draws His Beloved to Himself by Love
"The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee." (Jer. 31:3) Intro. What is Love? After having explained, and I hope faithfully how believers are effectually drawn by Christ into His kingdom by His own will, (even when ours were quite contrary…
Christ draws His Beloved to Himself by the Truth.
Intro. What is truth? Truth is invincible, eternal and immutable certainty. It is something that always is, and never is not. All religious truth is found in God’s word, and God’s word is all truth. In scripture is God’s will revealed to us for the renewing of our minds, the stability of our faith, and…
Christ draws His Beloved to Himself by Grace.
On the Method by which Christ declares His love to His people, demonstrates it to us in salvation and providence, and draws us to Himself. Intro. There is a heated controversy in these our days in which the mockers of true religion disparage, and insult the beloved of God by claiming that if they are…
The Self-Destructive Nature of Self-Love
The Self-destructive nature of Self-love. Doctrine. “He that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” (Prov. 8:36) 1. Man is born a self-loving creature. He cannot escape it, nor can he deny it. All human thoughts and actions by nature originate from a principle of self love. The mind has only thoughts of itself,…
Why God afflicts those whom He loves.
Outline: Introduction. I. To demonstrate His love. II. To Wean us from the world. III. To perfect our Faith. IV. To assist our sanctification. V. To manifest His judgment against sin. VI. To amend our ways. Conclusion. Intro. Throughout the life of a believer, we are beset by various trials, and temptations, doubts and fears,…
A Godly Method for Prayer (Part 2) How do we pray?
Q. How are we to pray to God? A. With sincerity, purity, reverence, faith, humility, fervency, submission, perseverance, and thanksgiving. 1. Sincerity. Inasmuch as there must be affection in prayer, it must be sincere, and heartfelt. David says in Psalm 51:6, “Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts.” Sincerity does not put forth a show, or…
Fearless Puritan: 