faith which was once delivered unto the saints." Great revolutions are going on in the religious and moral world; and while mind meets mind in the conflict of opinions, it should not be forgotten, that there are thousands, who need not so much to be strengthened in theoretical as in practical faith; who have, by diligent inquiry, become acquainted with the arguments in favor of gospel truth, but who need the practical application of that greatest argument of all," a well ordered life and conversation," to complete them in Christian discipleship. To such this book is presented; and while it is not expected, that the seeker after controversial logic, or the mere professor of religion, will be much entertained in its company, it is devoutly hoped, that to many an humble spirit, seeking to know and to do the will of God, it may prove a cheerful visitant, fitable companion. -- a pro J. G. A. APRIL 1, 1840. CONTENTS. Controversy on Religion. The Test. - - Christianity; its supe- Words of Christ. - True - rior Claims. Infidel Statement. - Christians. Saviour's Direction. - The Faults of others are not to engross too much of our Attention. The Inquiry we should institute with our own Hearts.-Apostolic Testimony.- A Course of Questions proposed.-Language of Hannah More. How Self-examination should be carried on: with Trust in God: with Sincerity: with Impartiality with a Resolve to 26 Religious Life one of Exertion.-Contention of Flesh and Spirit.— Saviour's Direction. -Paul's Representation.-Works of Flesh and Spirit contrasted. - Christian's Duty. - WATCHFULNESS.— The Christian must act against various adverse Influences. - Growth of Religion in the Soul. - Progression. - Two Rep- resentations of Christian Life: the Race and Combat: Re- marks on them.- Christian in Danger of Falling. - Resolu- tions recommended. — PRAYER. — Saviour's Injunction.— His Example. - Nature and Design of Prayer. — God Unchange- able. - Influence of Prayer on Man. Lord's Prayer: Re- marks thereon.- Utility of Prayer under all Circumstances.— Secret Prayer: its Advantages. — Neglect of Prayer; Evil Effects of it. — A Question. — Answer to it in Language of a Apostle's Description. - - - - Evils of the Tongue.-1. Gossip. Un- - ing made evident. Its pernicious Tendency. - Tillotson's Saying. Speech to be used in Honor and Praise of God. A Popular Mistake. - Christian Growth required. - Directions from the Scriptures. All the Faculties and Powers to be ex- ercised. Extract. - The Mind the Seat of Enjoyment. - Connexion of Body and Mind. - Health to be studied. Obedience to Physical Laws requisite. — Neglect of this. Living to Christ. - Religion to be carried into the Whole of Life. Extract. An Error of Christians.-The whole Man Paley's Remark. Extract. — Christianity as connected with Shortness of Life. - Importance of wisely im- Apostolic Example. — Christian Religion implies Diligence. How shall Time be most advantageously employed ? — Habit- ual waste of Time in the various Departments of Life. - Two Things to be observed. 1. Early Rising. A Doctrine of the Scriptures. Practised by Men of Eminence and Usefulness.- Buffon's Testimony.-Frederick of Prussia.-Peter the Great.- Dr. Doddridge.-Morning a fit Season for Business or Devotion. Mr. Robinson's impressive Language. — Morning a Season of peculiar Interest to the Christian.-2. Proper Arrangement 82 of Time Need of this. Examples cited. - - - Bonaparte.. Extract. Fragments of Time to be improved. - - - A Case in Point. - Living well: what is it? - Poverty of the Importance of Acquaintance with the Scriptures. - Testimony of -1. To enlighten the Understanding. — Free Inquiry. — Dr. An Error.. THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH. - Public Worship. – - - THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY: Support of it. A Fault. Mur- |