Needs of the Times "Men that had understanding of the times" (1 Chron. 12:32). These words were written about the tribe of Issachar, in the days when David first began to reign over Israel. It seems that after Saul’s unhappy death, some of the tribes of Israel were undecided what to do. "Under which... Read More
4. In the last place, I will set down some particular rules of conduct which I strongly advise all young men to follow. (1) For one thing, resolve at once, by God's help, to break off every known sin, however small. Look within, each one of you. Examine your own hearts. Do you see there any habit or... Read More
IV. SPECIAL RULES FOR YOUNG MEN In the last place, I will set down some particular rules of conduct which I strongly advise all young men to follow. (1) RESOLVE AT ONCE, BY GOD'S HELP, TO BREAK OFF EVERY KNOWN SIN, HOWEVER SMALL. Look within, each one of you. Examine your own hearts. Do you see ther... Read More
A DISCOURSE ON PRAYER. 1 CORINTHIANS 14:15; former Part. What is it then ? I will pray the Spirit, and will pray with the understanding also. The design of this epistle is chiefly to reprove the Church at Corinth for the divisions and contentions, which were there fomented and kept up on account of ... Read More
NEGLECT OF FERVENT PRAYER Complained of. A Sermon, Preached November, 21, 1754, at a Monthly Exercise of Prayer, in the Reverend Mr. Steven’s Meeting- House near Devonshire-Square. ISAIAH 64:7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee. These words ar... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 5 OF PUBLIC PRAYER Prayer is one part of the saints’ spiritual armour, and a principal one, though mentioned last (Eph. 6:18), it has been often of use against temporal enemies, and for obtaining victory over them; as the prayers of Asa, Jehoshaphat, and o... Read More
THE PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATCHMAN'S ANSWER. A SERMON, Preached at a Wednesday’s Evening Lecture, in GREAT EAST-CHEAP, JAN. 1, 1752. 1 Chronicles 12:32. And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do: the heads of them were... Read More
"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" (Psalm 91:1). It is most instructive and inspiring to read the Psalms, when we remember that they would have formed the main spiritual food for the Lord Jesus, when, as a Man, He walked this earth. S... Read More
"Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil... Again, the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; and he said unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down an... Read More
On this day, the Celebrant begins the liturgy with the Salutation and the Collect of the Day. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins an... Read More
Needs of the Times
Special Rules for Young Men
Special Rules for Young Men
A Discourse on Prayer.
Neglect of Fervent Prayer Complained Of.
Of Public Prayer.
The Practical Improvement of the Watchman's Answer.
Abide Under the Shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91)
Ministering to the Glory of God
(Proper Liturgies For Special Days) Ash Wednesday