Concerning the government of Christ, and his peace, ‘of the increase of which there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment, and justice, from henceforth and for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this [Isa 9:7].’ ... Read More
‘The word of God is not bound [2 Tim 2:9].’ 2 Tim. ii. 9. Dear friends, in the seed of life that is over all, whom the Lord doth support, and hath supported by his eternal arm and power to stand for <269> his glory; be valiant for his truth and his name upon the earth [Jer 9:3], who is God all-suffi... Read More
A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 3—Chapter 7 OF SINGING PSALMS, AS A PART OF PUBLIC WORSHIP Next to prayer may be considered, singing the praises of God, as a religious duty: this may be done in a private manner, by a person singly and alone (James 5:13), and between two or more; so Paul and Silos ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 4—Chapter 7 OF THE GOSPEL There was Gospel in the former dispensation, though called the legal dispensation; it was preached to Adam, to Abraham, and by Isaiah, and other prophets, as has been observed. Yet there is a clearer revelation and ministration of it under ... Read More
A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 5—Chapter 14 OF THE SPIRITUAL REIGN OF CHRIST It has been observed in the preceding chapter, that Christ has been exercising his kingly office in all ages of time, both before and since his incarnation: and there are two remarkable periods of time yet to come; in wh... Read More
THE GLORY OF THE CHURCH IN THE LATTER DAY: A SERMON, Preached at a Wednesday’s Evening Lecture, in GREAT EAST-CHEAP, Dec. 27, 1752. Psalm 87:3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God! Selah. Some think this psalm was written by David, under a prophetic view of the temple to be built by his... Read More
The Scriptures: THE ONLY GUIDE IN MATTERS OF FAITH Preached At The Baptism Of Several Persons In Barbican, November 2, 1750. JEREMIAH 6:16. Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein; and ye shall find rest for your souls. In... Read More
The First Testimony that was Recorded of a Believer Repenting By Paris Reidhead* Will you turn, please, to Job, Chapter 42. Job, 42nd Chapter, and I would like to read most of the chapter. I think that you will find that it is an exciting portion. Incidentally, Job is the oldest book in the Bible. D... Read More
Reading: Ps. 24:3; Rev. 14:1-5 We will say right away what it is that is really in view, so that you see what we are working unto. In a word it is this — that God has always had in His mind and eye a people in absolute ascendency. You can change the word ascendency for other words if you like, such ... Read More
“Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?” (Ps. 24:3). “Thou shalt bring them in, plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, the place, O Lord, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, the sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established” (Ex. 15:... Read More
Epistle 372
Epistle 398
Of Singing Psalms.
Of the Gospel.
Of the Spiritual Reign of Christ.
The Glory of the Church in the Latter Day.
The Scriptures: the Only guide in Matters of Religion.
The First Testimony that was Recorded of a Believer Repenting
Attainment by Discipline
Its Present Bearing on Life