Front matter (continued, part 2)
O. T.—Old Testament.
B. C—Before Christ. Cont.—Canticles, or Song of Solomon. Ch. and Chs.—Chapter and Chapters. Chron.—Chronicles. Cf—Compare. [French, Confer.] Ed.—Edition.
p. and pp.— Page and patres, respectively.
q. d. quan Jirat. .\s if he should say.
Quinct. Curt.—Qninctius Cnrtius. Sept—The Septuagint Greek version of the Old Testament. Talm.—Talmud.
V. and ver.—Verse, or verses.
E. g.— Exempli gratia. For Oxompla. E. v.—English Version.
Virg. Georg.—The Georgics of VirgiL
MONEY, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES NAMED IN THE BIBLE.
1. JEWISH MONEY REDUCED TO ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STANDARDS, A Gerah
£ d. S eta.
0 0 1.3687 0 02.5
10 = A bekah 20= 2 " = A shekel 1200= 120 " = 50 " =Amina
0 1 1.0875 0 25.09
0 2 3.375 0 50.187
5 14 0.75 25 09.35
60000 = 6000 " =3000 " =60 " = A talent A Solidus aureus, or sextula, was worth A Siclus aureus, or gold shekel, was worth A Talent of gold was worth
342 3 9 1505 62.5
0 12 0.5 2 64.09
1 16 6 8 03
5475 0 0 24.309 00
Silver is here valued at 5s. and gold at £4 per ounce.
II. ROMAN MONEY, NAMED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, REDUCED TO ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
STANDARDS. A Mite A Farthing, nearly A Penny, or denarius.. A Pound, or mina
£ B. d. far. $ Ct9.
0 0 0 0.75 0 00.343
0 0 0 1.50 0 00.687
0 0 7 2 0 13.75
3 2 6 0 13 75
in. JEWISH WEIGHTS REDUCED TO ENGLISH TROY WEIGHTS
lbs. oz. pwl. gr.
The Gerah, one-twentieth of a shekel Bekah, half a shekel The Shekel The Maneh, 60 shekels The Talent, 50 manehs, 3000 shekels
0 0 0 12
0 0 5 0
0 0 10 0 2 6 0 0
125 0 0 0
IV. BIBLICAL MEASURES OP LENGTH REDUCED TO ENGLISH MEASURE.
Eng. ft.
0 0.912
-git
4 = A palm 12= 3 " = A span 24= 6 " = 2 " = A cubit
0 3.618
0 10.944
1 9.8S8
96 = 24 " = 8 " = 4 " = A fathom
7 3.552
144 = 36 " = 12 " = 6 " = 1.5 " = Ezekiel's reed 192= 48 " = 16 " = 8 " = 2 " = 1.3 " = An Arabian pole
10 11.328
14 7.104
1920 = 480 " =160 " =80 " =20 " =13.3 " =10 " = A measuring line
145 11.04
V. THE LONG MEASURES OF THE BIBLE. A Cubit
Eds. m. Paces. Feet.
0 0 1.824 0 145 4.6
400 = A stadium, or furlong '.
2000 = 5 " = A Sabbath-day's journey 4000= 10 " =2 " " = An Eastern mile 12000= .30 •' = 6 " " =3 " =Aparasang 90000 = 240 " =48 " " =21 " =8 " = A day's Journey Note.—5 feet = 1 pace ; 1053 paces = 1 mile.
0 729 3
1 403 1
i 153 3
33 172 4
VI. BIBLE MEASURES OF CAPACITY FOR LIQUIDS REDUCED TO ENGLISH WINE MEASURE. A Caph
Cals. Plot*.
0 0.625
0 o.m
5.3 = 4 " = A cab
0 3.S33
16 = 12 " = 3 "
1 2
32 = 24 " = 6 " = 2 " = A seah ... 96 = 72 " = 18 "
2 4
900 = 720 " = 180 " = 6 " = 3 " == = 00 " =30 " =
7 4.50 75 5.25
VH. DRY MEASURES OF THE BIBLE REDUCED TO ENGLISH CORN MEASURE. A Gachal
Kus. Pk«. Oak. PInbi.
0 0 0 0.141
20 =
0 0 0 2.833
80 = 1.8 " = An omer or corner.. 120= 6 ' = 3.3 * 360= 18 ' = 10 ' ' = 3 " =
0 0 0 5.1
0 1 0 :i 0 3 0 3
1800 = 90 ' = 50 '
4 0 0 1
8600 = 180 " =100
' ' =30 " = 10
8 0 0 J .
A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.
OLD TES
r AMENT.
The Table of Showbr««d. AlUr for Burnt Offering, ... 65 Appointment to the Priesthood. Consecration of the
Prbfack to thn Pontntoucli nnil Historical Books, . . 5-11
Introduction to tho rrophi'ticul Hooks, . . 12-13
Priests, etc., 66 Consecration of the Altar. The Altar of Incense, ... 67 The Holy Anointing Oil. Berjdeel and Aholiub, .... 68 Idolatry of the People. Mom-s Brenkcth the Tables. . 69 The Taberiiuflo Reiiiovfd. The l«i'l<-s are Renewed. 70 Contributions to the Tabernacle. Olleriiigs Delivered
I'refiico to tlio I'roitliols of thi.< lUftlonition 14-16 GKNKSIS.—Tho Crcntio" of llonvcn nnd Earth, .... 17
Oruitiuii of Mun. Tho making uf Womiin, 18 The Temptation. Tho Fall, 19
Birlli of Cain and Al>cl. Tho Murder of Abel 20 Wickednca-s of the World. Nouli Imilds an Ark 21 Assua^'in^ of tho Wnlcrs. Departiipfrom tlii" Ark, . . 22
to the Workmen 71 Furniture of the Tabernacle. Garments of the Pric&ta, 7'J The Tabernacle Set up. A Cloud Coverith it, 73 LEVITICUS.— Burnt, and Meat Offerings. 74 Tho Peace Offering of the Herd. Sin Offering for tho
tlod's Covenant si^nilled by tiio lUtinbow. Confusion of TonjfUea 23
Call to A brum. Return from Kgypt. 24 Lot taken Prisoner. Beatowmcnt of Ilafcar, 2.'» Reaewal of tho Covenant. Kntortainnn-nt of Anfcels, . 2G
Priest, 75 Trespass Offering for Swearing. Law of tho Burnt Offering 7G Law of tlie Trespass Offering. Consecration of Aaron and his S<m», 77 The Priests' Kntry into OfBco. Nadab and Abihu Burnt, 78 Beasts that may and may not be Eaten, 79 " 80 The Laws and Tokens in Discerning Leprosy, 81 82 Tlio Rites and .Siicrifices in Cleansing of the Leper. . . . h:{ Ilow the High Priest must enter into the Holy Place, 84 The SocriUces and Ceremonies on entering tho Holy
Ix)t'8 Kntertainment. A bmliam'a Denial of hia Wife, . . 27 Birth of Lsaac. ()tri'rii\t» Inaac, 28 A Marri:i({0 Cominiasion. Tlio Journey, 29 Dentil of Abraham. Sojourn in Oerar, 30 Tho Blc*<in(^. Jacob's Departure .'U The Well of Hnrun. Tho Murria)ro of Jacob, 32 Jacob's Covenant with Laban. Knvy of Laban and his Sons 33 Laban Pursuetli Jacob. Vision of Anpcls, 34 Jacob Wrestleth with an Ang^l. Kindness of Jacob and K.<jiu, 35 Tho Di.shonour of Dinah. Jacob Reproveth Simeon and Levi, 3G
Ilia Removal to Bethel. Death of Isanc, 37 ParentiU Partiality. The Dreams of Jo.sepli 38 Joseph Sold by his Brethren. Joseph in Potiphar's House, , 39 Joseph Cast into Prison. Tho Butler's Dream, 40 The Baker's Dream Pharaoh's Dream 41 Joseph made Ruler of Kp'pt. Journey into Kp'pt, . . 42 Joseph's Brethren come to buy Corn. Their Second Arrival in Kgypt 43 Joseph's Policy to Stay his Brethren, lie makes Him-
Place, 85 Unlawful Marriages. Unlawful Lusta, 86 A ReiK'tition of Sundry Laws, 87 " " *• Of the Priest*' Mourning 88 The Priests in their Uncleannesa. Who may Kut of tho Holy Things, 89 Of Sundry Feasts. The Passover, Pentecost etc 90 Feasts of Trumpets, Sabbath of the Seventh Year, . . 91 Tho Jubilee. A Blessing to the Obedient 92 A Curse to the Disobedient Concerning Vows, 93 NUMBER.'^.— M.«st>s numbering the Men of War. Tlie Levites Kxempti'd 94 The Order of the Tribes in their Tents. The Levites" Senrice, 95 The Families of the Levitea Of the Levites' Service, 9fi Of the Levites' Service. The Unclean to be Removed, 97 The Trial of Jealousy. The Law of the Nniarito, ... 98 The Princes' Offerings for the Dedication of the Altar, 99 The Princes' Offerings. Consecration of the Levitw, 100 The Passover Enjoined. A Cloud Guideth the Israel-
self known 44 Jacob's Sacrifice at Beer-sheba. His Arrival in Kp-pt, 45 Presentation at Court Joseph's Visit to his Sick Father 46 The Patriarchal Blessing. Mourning for Jacob, 47 KXODUS.— Increase of the Israelites. Birth and Preservation of Moses, ... 48 Moses' Sympathy for the Hebrews, His Flight to Midian 49 The Commission of Moses. Miraculous Change of his Rod, etc., 50
First Interview with Pharaoh. Renewal of the Promise. 51 (ienealogy of Moses. His Second Interview with Pharaoh, 52 The Plague of Frogs. The Murrain of Beasts, 53 The Plague of Hail. Tho Plague of Locust.s, 54 Death of tho First-Born Threatened. The Passover
ites, 101 Use of tho Silver Trumpets. The Order of the
Israelites 102 Manna Loathed. Seventy Elders Appointed, 103 Quails are Sent Miriam's Leprosy 104 Spies Sent Out Murmuring at the Spies' Report, . . . 105 The Rebellious are Smitten. The Law of Sundry
Instituted, 55 Death of the First-Bom. Departure of the Israelites, . 56 Memorial of the Passover. Journey from Kgypt, 57 God Instructeth the Israelites as to their Journey, .... 58 Song of Moses. Mui murs for Want of Bread 59 Quails and Manna soot. The People Murmur for Water, 60 Visit of Jethro. Arriv.il at Sinai 61 The Ten Commandments Laws for Men Servants, ... 62 Laws concerning Thefl. Laws concerning Slander, etc., 63 Delivery of the Law and Covenant. Concerning an Offering 64
Offerings, lOG The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, 107 Aaron's Rod Flourisheth. The Priests' Portion 108 The Water of Separation. The Death of Miriam, 109 Moses Smiteth the Rock. Israel Attacked by the Canaanites, 110 Fiery Serpents Sent Balak Sendeth for Balaam, 111 Balak's Sacrifices. Balaam's Parables, 112 Balaam Prophesieth. Israel Numbered, 113 The Levites Numbere* Offerings to be Obeerved. . . 114
ii A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Page. The Oflerings of the Feast of Trumpets. Yo\vs are
An Angel Rebukes the People. Wickedness of the New Gcneiation, 15!) Eliud Slays Eglon. Deborali and Barak Deliver Israel, IGO Dcatli oi' Sisi ra. Song of Deborah and Barak, IGl Gideon Sent to Deliver Israel. He Destroys Baal's Allar 102 Gideon Encouraged by the Dream. The Ephraimites Olleuded, but Pacified, 163 Zebah and Zalniunna Taken. Abimclcch is made King by the Shechemiti s, IGl Gaal's Conspiracy. Israel Oppressed by their Knen)ics, 165 The (.;il. adiies' Covenant witli Jephtliah. llis Vow and Victory, 166 Quarrel of the Ephraimites. The Birth of Si-.m.s<ui, . . 107 Samson's Marriage and Riddle. He Burns the Phil-
nor 10 be Broken, 115 The Midianites Spoiled, and Balaam Slnin, 1 1 G The Reubcnites and Gadites Sue for an Inheritance, . . 117 Two and Forty Journeys of the Israelites from Kgypt
to Sinai, 118
BoidL'rs of the Land of Canaan. The Blood Avenger, 119 DKUTKRONOMY,— Mo.ses' Speech at the end of the
Fortieth Year, 120-121 The Story is Continued. Sihon the Amorite to be Subdued 122 Conquest of Og. An Exhortation to Obedience 12^ A Particular Dissuasive against Idolatry. Cuiiniiem-
oration of the Covenant of Horcb. 124
Israel to Keep God's Commandments. Coniuiuuion with Nations Forbidden, 125 Images to be Destroyed. An Exhortation to Obe-
islini s' Corn .... ICS Dehlah Betrays Samson. He is Overcome, and his Death 109 Micah Sets up Idolatry. The Danites Seclv. an In-
dience, 12G Moses Dissuadeth them from the Opinion of their own
herit,. nee, 170 Of the Levite and his Wife. An Old Man Entertains him i t Gibeah, 171 The Levite Declares his Wrong. The Benjamites Smitten, 172 RUril.—Naomi Returns Home with Rntli, 17."$ Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz, AVho Acknowledges
Righteousness, 127 An Exhortation to Obedience, and Blessings Promised, 128 Monuments of Idolatry to be Destroyed. Blood Pro-
hibited, 129 Enticers to Idolatry to be Slain. What may and what may Not be Eaten, 1 :!0 Hebrew Servants' Freedom. The Feast of the Passover, 131 Groves and Images Forbidden. The Election and Duty of a King, 132
her, 174
I. SAMUEL —Of Elkanah and his Two Wives. He goes to Worship in Shiloh, 175 Hannah's Prayer and Thank.s. Samuel-'s Ministr)', . . . 176 The Lord Appears to Saumel. Israel Overcome by
Christ the Prophet to be heard. The Cities of Refuge, 133
Priests to Exhort the People. Expiation of Uncertain Murder, 134 Of Hnmanity towards Brethren. Various Laws and Ordinances, l'>5 Various Commands and Ordinances, 136
tlie Philistines, 177 The Deatli of Eli. The Philistines Send Back the Ark, 178 The Ark at Kii^'ath-jeariui. The Israelites ask lor a King, 179 Saul comes to Samuel. Saul Appointed to the Kingdom, 180 Samiu 1 Anoints Saul, and he is Chosen King by the People, 181 Samuel Reproves rtic People. Saul's Selected Band,. 182 The Sacrifice of Saul. Jonathan Smiles the Philistines, 1S3 Saul Sent to Destroy Amalek. Rejected by God lor Disobedience, 184 Samuel Sent by God to Bethlehem. Ho Anoints David, 185 Guliatli Challenges the Israelites. David Accepts the Cliallengc, and Slays Him, 186 Saul Offers David his Daughter. Saul's Rage against David, 187 David Consults with Jonathan. Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan 188 David Obtains Hallowed Bread. His Kinsmen Resort
Coufe.ssion of the Oti'erer of First-Fruits. The Law
to be Written upon Stones, 137 Blessings for Obedience, and the Curses for Disobe-
dience, 138 An Exliortation to Obedience. Mercy to the Penitent, 139 The People and Joshua Encouraged. The Song of Moses, 140 The Song of Moses. The Majesty of God, 141 Moses Blesseth the Tribes. The Death of Moses 142 JOSHUA.—Joshua Succeedeth Moses. Rahab Conceals the Two Spies, 143 Covenant between Rahab and the Spies. The Jordan Dirided, 144 Twelve Stones taken for a Memorial. God Magnifies Joshua, 145 Circumcision is Renewed. Jericho Shut up, 14G The Walls of Jericho Fall Down. The Israelites Smitten at Ai, 147 Achan Confesseth, and is Put to Death. Ai given to the Israelites, 148 Ai taken, and its King hanged. Joshua Builds an Altar, 149 The Gibeonites obtain a League by Craft. Five Kings War against Gibeon 150 The Sun and Moon stand Still. Divers Kings overcome, 151 Bounds of the Land not yet Conquered. Inheritance of the Nine and a Half Tribes, 152 ^Borders of the Lot of Judah. Caleb's Portion and Conquest, 153 The Lot of Manasseh. The Tabernacle Set up at
to II im at AduUam, , 189 Saul Pursues David. David Spares Saul's Life, 190 The Death of Samuel. Abigail's Discreet Conduct,. . . 191 David Marricth Abigail. He Spares Saul Again, .... 192 iJavid Begs Ziklag of Achish. Saul and the Witch of En-dor, 193 The Amalekites Spoil Ziklag, but are Defeated by David, 194
II. SAMUEL.—Tidings Brought of Saul's Death. David Lament.s Saul and Jonathan, 195 David Goes to Hebron, and is made King. Asahel Slain l)y Abner, 196 Abner Revolts to David. Joab Kills Abner, 19T David Takes Zion from the Jebusites. He brings tho Ark from Kirjath-jearim, 198 David Proposes to Build the Temple. lie Subdues tho
Sliiloh, 154 TIu! Lots of Simeon, etc. The Cities of Refuge Commanded, 155 Forty-eight Cities given to the Levitcs. Altar of Testimony Built, 15G Joshua's Exhortations before his Death. He Assembles
Piiilistincs, 199 David's Heign over the People. His Messengers Disgraccfnlly Treated, 200 David's Sin with Bath-shobn. Nathan's Parable, .... 201
Rn))lia!i is Taken. A nuion Defiles Tamar, 202 Amiion is Slain, and Absalom Fleeth. Joab Sent to Bring Absalom Homo, 205
the Tribes, 157 JUDGES.—The Acts of Judali and Simeon. Adoni-
bcasv-k Punished, 158
A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS. iii
The ?mn goes Ten Degreofl Backward. Kanoneh's Wicked Reign 246
Absalom Stf^als tlio IlearU of Israel. Dnvid Floes IVom
.Ii TUMiilciii 204
Josiah'H Gudi He'mn. He destroys Idolatry, 246
Sliimi'i C'urMJB Duviil. Ahiihuiiln I'b Counsul Over-
Jtwiah Destroys Idolatry d Deliles the High Plaeeii. 247
tlirown • • 205
Jcrusjileni Taken by Ne'bucliaduezzar. Zedekiuli Taken
DuviU'8 Cliurgo RcHpecUng Al)«:tloiii, but wlio !a Slain
Cii|.live 248
by Juab 206
I CHRONICLK.S.— .Vdam's Line to Noah 249
Joiii) ("Miwfs the Kinft to Co.'iw? Moiimiii;? 207
Tito post "rily of Caleb. The S»jn« of David, 250 D ivid's Lino U) Zidekiah. Of JbIkz, and his Prnyer, 251
Slii'bu Miiki H n Pmty in Imiifl. Aiiin-u is Slain, . . . . 208
Sovi'ii of Siiiil's Sons Hiinifid. David's Knitli in Ood's
Posteriiy of Simcuii and of ReuU-a The Lioe ol tliu
Pniniisfs, 209 A ImI of David's Miglity Men. He Numbi-rs tlio People 210
Priests, 253 The Sons of Issai har and of Benjamin. Of Naphuli
I. KINiIS.— .\bisha,' C'lii'iislica Di viil. Ailonijnii Uaurpa tlie Kiiittdoin, 211 Nullum Counsi'ls Hath-Blieba. Solomon is .\noiultd King, 212
aii<l of MuiiasMfh 253
Oriji.iial Ucgisn rs of Israel and Judah. fcviul'a Overthrow and Death 254 A Catiil pie of David's Worthies. Tliose who caiiw
to Diivid at Zikla>; 255 Those who came lo David ul Ziklag. He briuga tlie Ark Iroin Kirjulh-jearini 25C
Tlio Death of David. Solomon Siiccfwls Ilim 213 Solomon Marrii's Phurauh's Duughlvr. Solomon's Choice of Wiwiom, ... 214
David's Vieiories over the Philistincfli He bringa the Ark from Obed-i-tlom 257 David's Festival .Sin riliiv, and Psalm of Thanksgiving, '^58
Solomon'.s Twelve OfBcera. Iliram Sends to Corigrat-
(ilate him, 215 The Diiildiii); of the Templo. The Building of Solomon's (louse, 210
Duvid Suliduis the I'liilistinea, ele. His MesM-ugera
to llanum Maitreuled, 2i»3 Rabbali iJeseiged by Juab. David's Sio in Nuiiibcriug the Pwiple 200 David Builds an Altar. Number and Distribution ol
Iliram'8 Work.s. The Utensils of the Tcmjile 217 The Dedication of the Teni|il(.'. Solomon's Siicrillce of Pence 011'erin;;s 218 Mutual Pre.-'eiii.s of Solomon and Hiram. The Queen of Slieha's Visit to Solomon, 219 Solomon's Wives and Concubines. God Threatens Him, 220 Solomon's .Xdversarie-". The Revolt of the Ten Tribes, 221 Jerohoiin's liaud Williers. God's Judgments against
the Ix-vilea, 2C1
Division of the Sons of Aaron. NumU'r and OfUcv of the Singers, 203 The (.iates Assigned by Lot. Twelve Capluiiis for each Month, 2t<3 Princes of the Twelve Tribes. David Eucuurugi-a Solomon, 2C4
Jer..l.o:ii.i 222 Jerolioam's Wicked Reign. A.sa's Goo<l Rci^rn 2'J3 Jehu's Prophecy against Bansha. Omri HijiMs .Saramin, 2'J4
Ofl'erings for the Temple. David'a Tbanka^ving, 2U5
Elijah Sent lo Cheriih. He Raises the Widow's Son
II. CHRONICLES.—Tho Ollering of Solomon at Uibcon. His Me8Sii);e to Huruni, ... 360 Place of Building tliu 'I'eniple. Its Dimeiilioiia, Altar, Molten Sia, etc., 26T The Bringing up uf tho Ark. Solomon 'a Dvdieuiory Prayer 268 Solomon's Sai riticea. The Cities Built by hini, 209 Visit of tl.e Quei'U of Sheba lo Solomon. Rehoboani Refuse* the Old Men's Counsel, 270 ReliolMam Rai.setli an Army. Siiishak Invades Judah, 2il Abijah Wai-s ii(;uin.st Jerob<iani, and Uverctiiiies liim, . . 273
to Life, 225
Tli(« Trial on Mount Carmcl. Elijah, by prayer, Obtains
Uaiii 22C
Elijah Flees to Becr-slieba. Ben-^adad Besieges Samaria 227 The Syrians i:ro Slain. Ahab Desires Nabotli's Vineyard 228 Judgments Denounced by Klijah. Ahab Slaiu at
Itimolli-jrilead, 229
II. KINGS.— Ahaziali's Judgment by Elijah. Eli-
jah Brings Fire from Heaven, 230
.\.>n Uvercomes Zerah. Judah Makes a Covenant with God 273 Asa's League witli tho Syrians. Jehosliapliat Reigns Well, 274 Jahoshaphat Visits his Kingdom. He proclaims a Fast, 375 The Overthrow of Jchoshaphat's Eueraiea. Revolt of Edom and Libnah, 276 Ahaziah Reigns Wickedly. Joash Made King, 277 Joash Falls into Idohary. He is Slain by his Servants, 278 Amaziah Overthrows the Edomites. Uzziuh Succeeds him, 279 Jotham's Gottd Reign. The Evd Reign of Ahaz, 280 IKzekiah's Go<.d Reign. The Hou>e of God Cleansed, 2sl Uczekiah Proclaims a Passover. Tho Altars of Idolatry Destroyed 283 Disposed of the Tithes. Sennacherib Invades Judah, 283 Ilczekiali's Riches .and Woiks. Munasseh Carried Captive to Babylon 284 Josiah Destroys Idolatry. He Keeps a Solemn Passover, 285 Jo-iah Keeps a Solemn Passover. He is Slain at Megiddo 2SG Jclioahaz is Deposed by Pharaoh. Jehoiakim is Carried Captive to Babylon 28" EZR.\.—Cyrus Orders the Building of the Temple, and the Return of the People, . . . 234
Elijah Divides Jordan. Jehoram's Evil Reign over
Israel, 2.-?l Elisha Pron\ises Victory over Moab. Raises the Dead Son of tlie Siiunammite, ... 2.33 Naaman's Leprosy. He is Sent to Jortinn, and Healed, 233 Elisha Causes Iron to Swin. Beit-hadad Besieges
Saniariii, 234 Elisha Prophesies Plenty in Samaria. Hazacl Kills Ben-hadad, and Succeeds him 2^5 Jehu is .\nointid King. Jorum Slain, and Jezebel Eaten by Dogs. 23G Seventy of Ahab's Children Beheaded. Jehoash is Made King, 237 Jehoash orders the Repair of the Temple JehoalniK's Wicked Rei^n over Israel ,238 The Reigns of Joa.'^h and Amaziah. Joash Defer.t-? Amaziah 239 The Reigns of .Vzariah. Jeroboam, Zechnriah, Monahom.
Pekahiah. Pekah. etc 210 Iloshea's Wicked Reign. Samaria Taken a'.id Isniel Carried Captive 2 U The Mixed Worship of the Samaritans. Hczckiali Destroys Idnl.itry 242 Sennacherib Besieges Jerusalem. Ills Blasphemous Letter to HeKekiah 243 An Angel Destroys the As.syrians. Hczekiah's Life Lengthened, 244
hr A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Pace. Number of the People that Returned. The Foundation
Job Bemoaneth himself of his Former Prosperity and
Honour, 332 Job's Honour is Turned into Extreme Contempt, .... 333 Job's Solemn Protestation of his Integrity in Several Duties, 334
of the Temple laid, 289 The Building of the Temple Hindered. Its Building again Renewed, 200 The Decree of Darius in favour of the Juws. The Temple Finished and Dedicated, 291 Ezra goes up to Jerusalem. His Companions from Babylon, 292 A Fast Proclaimed. Ezra's Prayer and Confession, . . 293 NEHEMIAH.—Nehemiah Mourns, Fasts, and Prays.
Job'.s Protestations of his Integrity. Elihu Reproveth Job and his Friends 335 Elihu Olfers to Reason with Job. God Calleth Man to Repentance, 336 Job Accused of Charging God with Injustice. God Omnipotent cannot be Unjust, 337 Comparison not to be made with God. God is Just in
His Commission from Artaxerxes 294 Nehemiah's Commission from Artaxerxes. Names and Order of the Builders, 295 The Enemies are Wroth, and Scoflf. The Usurers Rebuked, 296 Sanballat Practises against Nehemiah. The Charge of Jerusalem, 297 Manner of Reading and Hearing the Law. The Fast and Repentance of the People, 298 The Confession of the Levites. The Points of the Covenant,
his Ways, 338 How Job's Sins hinder God's Blessings. God's Words
to be Magnified, 339 God to be Feared for His Great Works. He Appears
in a Whirlwind, 340 God, by Ilis Mighty Works, Convinceth Job of Ignorance, etc., 341 God Shows His Power among the Animals. Job Humbleth himself to God, 342 God's great Power in Behemoth, and in the Leviathan, 343 Job's Penitent Reply to God. God Blesses him, 344 PSALMS.—Introduction, 345 The Happiness of the Godly, and the Unhappiness of the Ungodly, 346 The Kingdom of Christ. The Security of God's Pro-
' 299 The Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the Other
Cities, 300 Succession of the High Priests. Israel Separated from the Strangers, 301 ESTHER.—Ahasuerus makes Royal Feasts to his Princes and Servants, 302 Vashti Refuses to attend the Feasts. Esther Chosen
tection, 347 Prayer in Sickness. Profession of Innocency, 348 God's Love to Man. God Praised for his Judgments, 349 God's Providence and Justice. Cori uption of Mankind, 350 Preservation in God. Hope of Everlasting Life, 351 David Praiseth God for his Manifold Blessings, 352 A Thanksgiving for Victory. Complaint and Prayer
to be Queen, 303 Haman seeks Revenge on the Jews. Mordecai and the Jews Mourn, 304 Esther's Banquet to the King and Haman. Mordecai Rewarded for Former Service, 305 Haman Hanged on his own Gallows. The Jews allowed to Defend Themselves, 30G The Jews Slay their Enemies. The Institution of the Feast of Purine 307 JOB.—Introduction, 308 Introduction, 309 The Holiness of Job, his Wealth, etc. Being Afflicted, he still Ble-sses God 310 Satan Further Tempts Job. Job Reproves his Wife, . 311 Job Curses his Birth, and Wishes for Death. Eliphaz Reproveth him for Want of Religion, 312 First Speech of liliphaz. His Conclusion from the Vision 313 Reply of Job to Eliphaz. He Reproveth his Friends
in Great Distress 353 David Praiseth God. God's Lordship in the World, . . 354 David's Confidence in God. His Faith in God's Pro-
tection, 355 David Exhorteth to Praise. Remission of Sin a great Blessing 356 God to be Praised for His Goodness, etc. An Appeal
for Protection, 357 The Different Estate of Men. David Imploreth God's Mercy, 358 The Benefit of Confidence in God. Obedience the Best Sacrifice 359 David's Zeal to Serve God. The Church Complaineth, 360 The Majesty of Christ's Kingdom. The Duty of the Church, 361 Confidence and Privileges of the Church. A Persuasion to Faith in God 363 The Majesty of God. The Destruction of Doeg, 363 David's Prayer in Distress. He Reproveth Wicked Judges 364 Nature of the Wicked. Confidence in God, 365 Desire for God's Service. Infinite Goodness of God,. 366 An Exhortation to Praise God. David Complaineth of ilis Affliction, 367 David Prays for Deliverance. His Prayer in behalf of Solomon 368 The Prosperity of the Wicked. The Psalmist Craves God's Help, 369 The Psalmist's Combat with Diffidence. Exhortation
for Unkindness, 314 Job's Reproof Continued. He Excuses his Desire for Death, 315 First Speech of Bildad, more Severe than that of Eliphaz, 31f> Reply of Job to Bildad. No Contending with God,.. 317 Job's Reply to Bildad Continued. First Speech of Zophar, 318 Job's Reply to Zophar. He Professeth his Confidence
in God, 319 Job Passes from his Own to the Common Misery of Mankind, 320 Second Speech of Eliphaz. State of Wicked Men, ... 321 Job's Reply to Eliphaz. Pie Maintaineth hi.« Innocency, 322 Job's Answer to Eliphaz. Reply of Bildad, 323 Job's Reply to Bildad. Ilis Belief in the Resurrection, 324 Reply of Zophar to Job. State and Portion of the Wicked, .'525 Job's Answer to Zophar. The Wicked Dc^spisc God,. 32(> Job Accuse* of Divers Sins, and Exhorted to Repent, .'!27 Job's Answer to Eliphaz. Wickedness gocth often Unpunisliod, 328 The End of the Wicked. Bildad's Reply to Job 329 Job's Reply to Bildad. Protesteth his Sincerity, .... 330 Job's Speech Continued. Wisdom is an Excellent Gift of God, -X'A
to Learn God's Law, 370 Complaints of tlio Desolation of Jerusalem, and of the
Miseries of the Church, 371 Negligent Judges Reproved. Blessedness of God's Service 372 A Complaint in Distress. Praise to God for His Favour, 373 The State of the Godly. The Psalmist Rebukes his ICnemios, 374 An Exhortation to Praise God. The People Exhorted
to Worship God, 375
A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.
A Orevious Complaint Tho Mighty Power of (iod. . . 370 ExhurUitloa tu I'ruitio (Jud. Ilia Caru fvr lli.i
The Church Glorieth in Christ Tlie Graces of tlio ChunI 421
ChriHi ."hows Hit Love for the Church. The Churdi'a Prayer lor Fitnew, 422 Tho Church is Sick of Love. A Description of Chri.-'t, 423 A Diticription of Christ The Church's Faith in
SorvauUM, 377 Tho Uobollion of liio I'ooplo. Tho Mcn-y of
tow.ir(l.i thuai 378 GoU'm I'rovidLMico over Ilis Pi-ople, David DovoU-tli
Christ, 424
biM Kiieiiiii'8, 379 Of Olirist's Kiiiifdoin. Tho Puuplu Iiii-itod to Pruttto God 380 Exhortation tu Fenr (iod. Kvliortaiiun to I'mixe (Jod, 381 Sundry F^rnvi-rM, Praisps, and ProrfHuiiniii nl" OIm ilii-tice, 382 Sundry Prayers, Priii.si/H, and IVofe-Miiitis ul" OIh-iIh-iilv, 383 Sundry Pruyt-rs, Priiixvs. itnd Prurfssioii.s of UlM-ilicuce, 384 Tbo Greut auuty of tlio Cliuruh. Tho Churcii Uiessoth God 385 The Virtuu of God's Bloasin;;. Duvid'M Zealoud Care
Christ's Lovo for tho Church. The Graces of tbo
(.'hurch Described, 436 The Church's Faith and Desire. Tho Love of the
("hurch to Christ 426 ISAIAH —Introduction, 427
Introduction, 424 The Prophet Coinplaiiieth of Jud.ih for her Relx-llion, 429 Judgments aginuiil Judah. Exhortations to lU-pentance 430 The Coining of Christ's Kingdom. The Terrible Day of tho Lord 431 The C^ilamities coming u|)on Judah for Sin, 432
for tlm Ark 386 Exhortittioim to Praise God. David's Conlidenco In God, 387 Piudm of Praise to God. Tho Psahnist ICxhortotli to Praise 388 PROVE 11 US.—Introduction 389 Dosi)?n of tho Book. An Exhortation to Froir (J<jd, . . 390
Christ's Kin);dom shall be a Sanctuary. Parable of Jehovah's Vineyard, 433 Parable of Jehovah's Vineyard. Judgments upon
Wi.sd.iin prominoth Godhne^t. An Exhortation to Obodionco, t-tc 391 Exiiortation to Study Wisdom. Tlio Minchiofs of Whoredom 392 Tho Aru of StrauRO Women. Tlio Kxci-llom-y, etc^ of Wisilom 393 Sundry ObKorvations of Moral Virtues, and of their Contrary Vices, 394 Sundry Ol>s<-rvations of Moral Virtues, and of their Contrary Vices, 395 Sundry Observations of Moral Virtues, and of their Contrary Vici'.<«, 396 Sunday Observations of Moral Virtues, and of their Co^rary Vices, 397 Sundty Observations of Moral Virtue.", and of their Contrary Vices 398 Sundry Observations of Morul Virtue.s, and of their Contrary Vice^ 399 Maxims and Observations of .Soliinion, 400 Maxims and Observations of Solomon. 401 The Snyinj^s of Agar. The Words of Kin^f L muel, . . 402 ECCLKSIASTES.— Introduction. The Preacher Showetb tliat all Human Courses are Vain 403 Vanity of all Human Courses in the Works of Pleasure, 404 Tho Vanity of Pleasure, and of Human Labour 405 A Scusou for Everything. God t^hall Judgo Man's Works. 40G Vanity throufrh Oppression, etc. Vanities in Divine Service, etc 407 Vanities in liiches. Tho Vanity of Riches, Children, etc 403 Remedies against Vanity are, a Good Name, Morti-
C^jvetousnesa, etc, 434 Vision of Jehovah in His Temple. Tho Prophet is (Confirmed for his Message, 435 A Remnant to \w Saved. Ahaz's Alliance with
A.s.-'yria. 436
Christ is PromiH<Hl for a Sign to Aliaz, 437 Judgment tucomo through A.ssyrio. Prophecy against Syria and Israel, 438 Comfort to those who fear God, and Great Afflictions
to Idolaters, 439 Th" Church's Joy in Christ's Birth. Prophecy as to the Ten Tribes 440
Ju<lu'nieuls for Hy[Kicrigy and Impenitence. Destruc-
tion of As.syria Prophesied, 441 A Remnant of Israel shall be Saved. Israel to be
IX-livered from A.ssyria. 442 The Peacwible Kingdom of the Promised Messiah, . . . 443 The t'idling of the GentUea. Mustering of llie Amiics of (iod's Wrath, 444 Threatened Destruction of Babylon. The Restoration of Israel 446 The Jews' Triumphal Song at Babylon's Downfall, . . . 446 Prophecy against Philistia. A Pn«phecy on Moub. . . . 447 Prophecy a-s to Moab. Prophecy coiiceming Damascus, 448 The Woe of Israel's Enemies. Announcement to the Ethiopians, 449
Christ's Kingdom shall Strengthen. Prophecy as to K;rypt 450 Prophecy ns to Egj-pt. Her Calling to the Church, . . 451 The Predicted Captivity of Egj-pt and Ethiopia, 452 The Fall of Babylon. Prophi-cy as to Iduroea, 453 Prophecy as to an Attick on Jerusalem, 454
Dep<isition of Shcbna. Prophecy respecting Tyre, . . . 455 A Prophecy Respecting Tyro. Its Miserable Overthrow 456 The Judgments of God on the Land, which shall Advance His Kingdom, 457 Goii Praised for His Judgments, etc. Israel's Song of Praise for Restoration, 458 Prai-o to God for his Favour. The Care of God over His Vineyard, 459 The Prophet Threateneth Ephraim, and Rebuketh their
fication, etc, 409 Tho Ditliculty of getting Wisdom. Kings to be Respected, 410 Mysteries of Providence. Like Tilings Flappen to All, 411 Ob.servations of Wisdom and Folly. Men should Revere Kin^ rfl2 Exhortations to Charitablene3.s. Exhortation to tho Young. 413 THE SONG OF SOLOMON.— Introduction 414 The Bride Searching for and Finding the Kinsr 415 The Bride Searchin? for and Findinj; the King 416 Christ Kiveth his Oliureh gracious Pronn.ses. The Love of Christ and the Church 417 Hope and Calling of the Church. John the B.iptist's Ministrj', 418 Christ's Care of the Church. The Profession of tho Church 419 The Church's Fight and Victon,-. She Glorieth in Christ ." 420
Errors, 460 Christ the Sure Foundation. Coming Invasion of Jerusalem 461 The Coming Invasion of Jerusalem, and the Unbelief
of the Jews, 462 Contidence in Egypt Reproved. God's Mercies towards
Ilis Church. 463 The Destruction of Assyria. Folly of Trusting in Egypt, 4G4
A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Pace. God Comforteth His Humble People. His Judgments
Page. The Blessings of Clirist's Kingdom. Tlio Enemies of Zion Threatened, . 4G5 The Privileges of tlie Godly. Judgments on Idumea, 4GG Judgments on Idumea, •. . . 4G7 Sennacherib Invadeth Judea. Rabshakeh Soliciteth the People to Revolt, 4G8 Hezekiali Sends to the Prophet. Sennacherib's Blasphemous Letter, 469 Destruction of Sennacherib Predicted. An Angel Slayeth the Assyrians,
against tlie Wicked, 504 JKREMIAIL " liiiroduction, 505 The Time and the Calling of Jeremiah, 506 Jeremiah's Prophetic.l Visions. God's Expostulation with the Jews, . . . 507 The People cause their own Calamities, by their Sins, 508 Judah's Confidence Rejected. God's Mercy towards the People 509 Promises to the Penitent. God Callcth Israel by His Promise, 510 Cod E.\horleth Judali to Repentance. His Judgments upon the Jews, 511 Judgments upon the Jews for Impiety. Zion's Foes prepare War against her, 512 The Propliet Lamontetli the Judgments of God because
• 470 Hezekiali has his Life Prolonged. The Sun goeth Ten Degrees Backward, 471 Hezekiali's Song of Thanksgiving. His Etror in the
• Display of his Riches 472 The Babylonian Caprivity Foretold. The Promulgation of the Gospel, 473 Th3 Preaching of tlie Apostles. The Prophet Com-
of the Peojile's Sins 513 The People Tlireateiied for Idolatry. They are Exhorted to Mourn for Sins, 514 The Projihet Upbraidelli the Jews, and Lamenteth
forteth the People, 474 The People Comforted. God's Mercies towards His Church, 475 God Exiiorteth the Church. Christ's Misision to the
their Manifold Sins 515 The Jews Exhorted to Mourn. Contrast between Jehovah and Idols, 516 The People I'Lxhorted to T'lee from Calamity. Jeremiah
Gentiles, 476 God E.xhorteth the Church to Trust in 11 im without Fear, 477 The People Reproved for Incredulity. The Cliui-ch Comforted witli Promises, 478 The Fall of Babylon Foretold. The People's Sins Inexcusable 479 The Church Comforted with Promises. The Vanity of Idol-worsliip, 4S0 The People Exhorted to Praise God. The Church's Deliverance by Cjtus, 481 God. by His Oninipotency, Challengeth Obedience to Him, 482 Babylon's Idols could not Save her. God Saveth Ilis People to the End 483 Judgments upon Babylon and Chaldca. The Revelation of the Prophecies, 484 God's Exhortation to Obedience, because of His Power and Providence, 485 Christ Sent to the Gentiles?. God's Constant Love to His Church 486 The Ample Restoration of the Church. Judgments on Israel Provoked by tliem 487 Encouragement to trust in God. Christ Defondeth His People, 488 Christ's Free Redemption. His Kingdom shall be K.xalted, 489
Proclainieth God's Covenant, 517 Many Coming Evils Predicted. Complaint of the Prosperity of the Wicked, 518 A Return from Captivity Promised. The Destruction of the People Prefigured, 519 Abominations the Cause of Judgments. Drought Sent
in .Judgment on Judea, 520 The Rejection of tlie Jews. The Prophet Complaineth
to God .
. . 521 The Jews' Utter Ruin Foreshown, because they were
worse than their Fathers, 522 The Jews' Love of Idolatry. The Salvation of God, . 523 The Sabbath to be Haliowcd. God's Power over Nations .^;24 Judah is Threatened. Tlio Desolation of the Jews, . . 525 The Fearful Doom of Pashur. The Prophet Com-
jilainetli of his Misery 526 Zedekiah Consults tlio Prophet. An Exhortation to Re|)entance, 527
Tlie Judgment of Shallum, of Jehoiakim, and of Coniah, 528 A Prophecy of Restoration. Christ to be the King, . . 529 Against False Prophets, and Mockers of the True Prophets, 530 Restoration of the Cr.ptives in Babylon. The Seventy Years' Captivity Piedicted 531 The Prophet Foresliadoweth the Overthrow of Divers
Chri.st's Kingdom shall be Exalted. His Vicarious Sufferings Foretold 490 Christ's Sufferings Foretold by the Propliet, 491 Christ's Sufferings Foretold. The Cliurch Comforted with Promise.?, 492 The Call of tlie Gentile World. Their Certain Deliverance. Edification, etc., 493 Exhortation to Holiness of Life. The Peaceful Death of the Righteous 494 The Jews Reproved for Idolatry. Promises to the Penitent, 495 Reproof of the People for IIypocri.vy. Blessings duo for Godliness, etc
Nations 6;!2 The Prophet Exiiorteth to Repentance. The Subjection of the Kings Predicted, 533
Tlie Pemoval of the Sacred Vessels Foretold. Han-
aniali's False Prophecy, 534 The Prophets' Letter to the Captives, Foretelling their
Return after Seventy Years,
, 535 Restoration of the Jev.'s from Babylon. God Comforteth the Pcojile 536 The Restoration of Israel, and the Publication thereof. 537 Rachel, Mourning, is Comforted. Ephraini, Repenting,
" 496 The Sins of the People. Salvation is only of God, . . . 497 Israel's Glory after her Affliction, and the Great Blessings to follow 498 The Offices of Mcssiali. Prayers for Zion's Restoration, 499 The Otiico of the Ministers. Messiah coming as the Avenger,
is brought liome again, 538
Clirist is Promised. Ilis Care over the Church 539 Jeremiah Imprisoned for his Peophecy. In his Prayer ho Complaineth to God '. . . 540 Restoration from Babylon Promised. Christ the liranch, and Ilis Kingdom 511 The Captivity of Zedekiah Foretold. Disobedience of the Jews Condemned, 542 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Prophecies. King Jehoiakim Burns the Roll, 543 Chaldeans Raise the Siege. Their Return and Success Predicted, 544
' 500 The Church professes her Faitli, and Prayetli to God, 501 God's Reply in Justilicatiou of His Dealiiigs with Israel, 502 The Church Professes her Faith. The Gatherings of
all Nations, 503
A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Pise. The Prophet Imprisoned. Taking of Jerusalem, and
Jerusalem's Grevious Judgment. Her Sin Calleth for Piniishmetit 585 Mercy Promised in the End. Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine, 586 God's Judgment upon Jerusalem for Revolting from Babylon to Egypt, 587 God's Just Dealings with Men. Every Man Judged by his own Acts, 588 Every Man sliall be Judged by his own Good or Bad
Zedekiali's Fate . 545
Jenisileni Ruined by Kebuchadnezz-.r. The Jews UoRort to (Jedaliah, 54G The Murder of Gedaliah by I^lun:leL The Jews and
Johaiiaii Inquire of God, 5-17
Tlie Prophet Reproves the Jews' Hypocrisy. He
Foretelletli tlie Conquest of K^y|)r, 548 The Ob-tiuacy of the Jews. Jeremiah Comforts
Actions 589
Barueli, 549 Jeremiah Foretelleth the Overthrow of the Kgyptiuus
xV Laintiitation for the Piinces. A Recital of Israel's Rebellions 590
by Nebuclutdiiezzar, 550
Israel's Rebellions in the Wilderness, and in the Laud
Israel is Comforti^d. Prophecy against tlie Philistines, 551 The Judirmelit of Moab, for tlieir (xiuieinpt of (Joe!.. . 552 The Resloralion of Moab. Judgments upon Aininon, Idumea, etc., 553 The Judjrment of Edom, Daniaseus, Kedai', Ila^ol-, and lOlani 554 The HirSlorr.tion of Elani. Baliylon's Coniintr Downf.,11, 555 The Judg-uient of Babylon, and tlje Restoration of
Ciuiaan 591 Goil rr-'iiiiseth to Gather Israel through the Power of the Gospel, 592 A Proplieey against Jerusalem. A Sword drawn
ayaiiiSi Israel, 593 A Piopiiecy against Jerusalem, Israel, and the Am-
niouiies, 594 God's Judgment on Jerusalem's Sius. Israel's and
.' 55G The Severe Judgment of God against Babylon ni Revenge of Israel 557 The Severe Judgment of God against Babylon in Revenge of Israel, 558 Jeremiah Delivers this Prophecy to Seraiah. Jerusalem Besieged and Taken, 559 LAMENTATIONS.—Introduction, 5G0 The Miserable State of Jerusalem, by Reason of her
Israel,
Judali's Punishment, 595 The Wlioredoms of Aholah and Aholibah, 596 Vision of tlie Boiling Caldron, and of the Death of Ezekiel's Wife, 597
Goer's A'engeance upon Ammou, Moab, Seir, Edom, etc., 598 The Judgment of Tyre. The Power of Nebuchadnezzar 599
Tiie Mourning for the Fall of Tyre. Her Riches and Large Commerce, 600 The Rielies and Commerce of Tyre. The Irrecover-
Sin, 561 Jerus ilem Coraplaineth to God. Jeremiah Lamentelh her Miser)', 562 The Faitliful Bewail their Calamities. They Nourish
alile Fall of tlie City, 601 God's Judgment on tlie King of Tyre. Judgment of Zidon, and Isiael Restored 602 The Judgment of Pliaraoli. The Restoration of Egypt, 603 The Desolation of Egypt by the Arm of Babylon, 604 The Greatness and Fall of Assyria. A Lamentation
their Ho[ie through God, 563
tJod's Justice Acknowledged. Zion Bewaileth her
Pitiful State, , 564 Zion Gonfessetii her Sins. Her Pitiful Complaint to God, 5G5 EZEKIEL.— Introduction, 566
for tlie Fall of Egypt 605 Babylon sliall Destroy Egypt:. The Duty of Ezekiel
a.s Watehman, 606 God's Judgments upon Jerusalem. Reproof of the False Shi'pherds, 607 The Kingdom of Christ. God's Judgment on Edom,. 608 The Land of Israel is Conifbi ted, Israel is Rejected
Ezekiel's Vision by the Chebar, of Pour Cheruljim and
"Wheels, 567 The Vision of Four Cherubim, and of the Four Wheels, 568 Vision of the Glory of God. The Commission of Ezekiel, 569 God Kiicourageth the Prophet. God Openeth and Shutteth his Mouth, 570 The Type of a Siege. The Hardness of tlie Famine,. 571 The Type of the Prophet's Hair. The Judgment upon Jerusalem, 572 The Faithful P^xhorted to Lament. The Final Des-
for her Sins, 609
Th'e Blessings of Christ's Kingdom. The Vision of Dry Bones Revivified, 610 The Union of Israel and Judah. The Army and Malice of Gog, 611 God's .Judgment against Gog. Further Prophecy against him, ... '. . 612 The Feast of the Fowls. A Picture of the Restored Temple, 613 A Picture of the Restored Temple. A Description of the Gates, 614 Tlie Chambers of the Temple. The Chambers of the
olation of Israel, 573
Tlie Repentance of the Escaped. The Idolatries Practised in Jerusalem, 574 The Imago of Jealousy. Tammuz and Sun-wor-
shipper.s, 575 The Sealing of the Faithful, and the Destruction of the Rest, 576 The Vision of the Coals of Fire. The Vision of the Clierubim, 577 The Judgment of the Princes. The Sudden Death of
Priestj? 615 The Propliet Exhorteth to Repentance. Ordinances
for tlie Prince and Priests 616 Tiie Allotment of the Land. Ordinances for the Prince, etc., 617 The Virtue of the Holy Waters. The Division of the Land by Lot, 618 DANIEL —Introduction, 619 Introduction, 620 Nebuchadnezzar Besieges Jerusalem. The Babylonian Captivity Begins, 621 The Hebrew Cliildren Educated. The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar, 622 Nebucliadiiezzar's Dream. Daniel's Interpretation Thereof; 623 Daniel Teilcth the King's Dream, and the Interpretation
Pelatiah, 578 The Glory of God leaveth the City. The Captivity of Zedekiah Typified 579 The .Tews' Presumptuousness Reproved. The Reproof of Ijying Prophet.s, 580 The False Prophets' Teachings, and God's Consequent
Judgments, 581 An Exiiortation to Repentance, for fear of God's Judgments, 582 The Rejection of Jerusalem. Her Original State Described, 583 Jerusalem's Monstrous Whoredom, and iier Grevious Judgment, 584
of it, , 624
A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Daniel Telleth the King's Dream, and the Interpretation
Future Blessings to Zion Promised. God's Judgments against her Enemies, 667 God to be known in His Judgments. His Blessing upon the Church. 668 AMOS.—God's Judgments upon Syria, Pliilistia, Tyre, Edom, and Amnion, 669 God's Judgments upon Syria, Phdistia, etc. His Wrath against Moab, 670 God's Judgments against Judah and Israeh Israel's Ingratitude to God, 671 The Publication of God's Judgment against Israel, and
thereof; 625 Daniel's Advancement. The Golden Image set up, . . 626 Sbadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego Delivered from the
Fiery Furnace, 627 Nebuchadnezzar Relates his Dream, which is Interpreted by Daniel, 628 The King's Dream Fulfilled, and his Edict coneeriiing it, 629 Belshazzar's Impious Feast. Tlie Handwriting on the Wall 630 The Monarchy Transferred to tlie Medes. Daniel Disobeys the King's Decree, 631 Daniel Cast into the Lion's Den. The Vision of tlie Four Beasts, 632 Vision of tlie Four Beasts. The Interpretation thereof, 633 Vision of the Four Beasts. Tlie Interpretation thereof, 634 Vision of the Four Beasts. The Interpretation thereof, 635 The Interpretation of the Vision. Vision of the Ram and He-Goat, 636 Vision of the Ram and He-Goat. Twenty-three Hundred Days of Sacrifice 637 Gabriel Comforteth Daniel, and Interpreteth the Vision, 633 Daniel's Confession and Prayer for the Restoration of
tlie Cause thereof, 672
Israel Reproved for Oppression, for Idolatry and for
lucorrigibleness, 673 A Lamentation for Fallen Israel. An Exhortation to Repentance, 674 God Rejecteth Hypocritical Service. Denunciation of Zion and Samaria, 675 The Desolation of Israel. The Judgment of the Grasshoppers,
.' 676 Vision of the Fire and the Plumb-line. Amaziah Complaineth of Amos, 677 Vision of a Basket of Fruit. A Famine of the Word Threatened 678 The C«rtainity of the Desolation. The Restoration of David's Tabernacle 679 OBADIAH.—The Doom of P:dom,. 680 The Destruction of Edom. The Salvation of Jacob, . 681 JONAH.—Introdnciion •. 68'2 Jonah's Commission to the City of Nineveh. Flight, PunishnRnit, and Preservation by Miracle, 683 Jonah Swallowed by a Fish. His Prayer of Faith to God 684 The Repentance of the Ninevites. God Repents of the Evil Threatened, 685 God Repents of the Evil Threatened. Jonah Repines
Jerusalem, 639 Gabriel Inl'ormeth Daniel of the Seventy Weeks, 640 Gabriel Informeth Daniel of the Seventy Weeks, 641 Daniel seeth a Glorious Vision. He is Comforted by an Angel 642 Daniel Comlbrted by an Angel. The Overthrow of Persia by Grecia 643 Leagues and Contiicts between the Kings of the South
and the North 644 Leagues and Conflicts between the Kings of the South
and the North, 645 Leagues and Conflicts between the Kings. The Invasion
of the Romans, 646 The Invasion of the Romans. The Dehverance of
at God's Mercy to Nineveh, 686 MIC.\H.—Introduction, 687 God's Wrath against Samaria and Judal). Micah Exhorts them to Mourning, 688 Samaria and Judah Called to Mourn. Denunciation
Israel, 647 The Deliverance of Israel. David Informed of the Times, 648 HOSEA—Introduction, 649 The Spiritual Whoredom of Israel. The Id<,lalry of the People , 650 God's Judgments against the People. His Promises of Reconciliation with them, 651
of the Evils Prevalent, 68D A Reproof of Injustice and Idolatry. A Promise of Restoring Jacob, 690 The Falsehood of the Prophets. The Glory, Peace, and Victory of Zion, 691 Micah Forctelleth Christ's Birth, His Kingdom, and His Conquest 692 The Kingdom of Christ. God's Controversy with His People, 693 God's Controversy with His People, for their Injustice
Israel's Condition in their Dispersion. God's Judgments Denounced upon them, 652 God's Judgments against Israel. An Exhortation to Judah to Repent, 653 God's Judgments on the Priests, the People, and the Princes of Israel 654 The Israelites' Exhortation to each other to Seek the Lord, 655 A Reproof of Manifold Sins. God's Wrath against Hypocrisy, 656 Destruction is Threatened for Impiety and Idolatry, . . 657
and Idolatry, 694 The Cliurcli's Confidence in God. He Comforteth her by Promises, 695 NA HUM.— Introduction 696 The (Joodne.ss of God to His People, and His Severity
to His Enemies 697 God's Severity against IIis Enemies. His Armies against Nineveh, 098 God's Armies against Nineveh. Her Misefable Ruin, 699
Israel's Distress and Captivity. Reproofs and Tbreatenings for Idolatry, 658 Reproof and Threatenings for Idolatry. The Ingratitude of Israel, 659 God's Judgment upon Israel. Reproof of Ephraim and Judah, 6G0 Ephraim and Judah E.^chorted to Repent. Ephrahii's Sins Provoke God, 661 God's Anger against Ephraim. A Judgment for
Tlie Repetition of Nineveh's Doom, 700 IIABAKKUK.— ll:di;,kkuk's Exposlulntion with Jehovah on account of the Prevalence of Injustice, 701 The Eternity and Purily of God. The Prophet Receives a Revelation, 702 The Chaldean shall be Punished lor his Insatiable
Rebellion, 662 JOliL.—Introduction 663 Joel lOxliorleth to an Observance of Sundry Judgments
Rajiacily, 703 Judgment upon the Chaldeans. Ilabukkuk's Prayer
ol' God 604 The Prophet Prescribeth a Fast. The Terriblencss of God's .Judgments, 665 The Prophet Comforteth Zion with Present and Future
to (!()d, 704 Haliakknk, in his Pravcr, Trembleth at God's Majesty, 705 Z !-; P 11 AN I A 1 1 .— I n irod action, 7 0 God's Severe Judgment against Judah for the Divers
Sins of the Land, 707
Blessings, 6GG
A GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS. iX
P«Ke. God's Severe Judgment against Judah. Exhortation
Herod Troubled because of Christ's Birth. The Wise Men Pre.sent their Gifts, 7 The Flight into Egypt. The Massacre of the Innocents, 8 Christ Brought again to Galilee. Preaching of John the Bapti.st, 9 John's Office, Life and Baptism. He Reprehendeth the Ph.irisees, 10 Jolm Reprehendeth the Pharisees. The Baptism of Christ by John, 11 Descent ol the Holy Ghost in form of a Dove. Christ Fasteth Forty Days and is Tempted, 12 Christ Fasteth Forty Days, and is Tempted by the Devil, 13 Christ is Tempted by the Devil. He is Ministered to by Angels, 14
to Repent ere Judgment, 10S The Judgment of Philistia, Moab, etc. A Sharp Reproof of Jf rusalera 709 An Exhortation to Wait for the Restoration of Israel, 710 HAGGAI.—Haggai Reproveth tlie People for Neglecting to Build God's House, 711 The Prophet Incites the People to the Building of the
Temple, 712 The People Encouraged to "Work by the Promised Glory of the Second Temple, 713 The Glory of the Second Temple. No Santitication without Obedience, 714 ZEOH A RIAH.—Introduction 715 Zechariah Exhorteth to Repentance. The Vision of the Horses, 716 Comfortable Promises made to Jerusalem. Vision of Horns and Carpenters, 717 Vision of the Measuring-line. God's Presence in Zion Promised, 718 The Restoration of the Church. Christ the Branch,
Christ's Entry into Galilee. He Preachetli in Capernaum, 15 Calling of Peter, Andrew, etc. Christ's Sermon on the Mount, 16
Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes : Tlie Meek, etc;., 17
Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes : The Merciful, etc., 18 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes : The Persecuted, 19 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. He Comes to Fulfil the Law, 20 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Sixth Commandment lllu,straled, 21 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Seventh Commandment Illustrated 22 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Third Commandment Illustrated, 23 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. Against Ostentation
is Promised, 719 Christ the Branch, is Promised^ Vision of the Golden Candlestick, 720 By the Vision of the Two Olive Trees are shown the
Two Anointed Ones, 721 The Vision of the Flying Roll, and that of the Woman
in the Ephah 722 The Vision of the Four Chariots, and that of the Crowning of Joshua, 723 Christ the Brand), Typified. Fasting Reproved by Zechariah 724 Sin the Cause of Punishment. The Restoration of Jeru.salera 725 Good ^V'<)rks Required by God. God Defendeth His Church 726 God Defendeth His Church. The Coming of Christ Foretold 727 P^roniises of Victory and Defence. God only to be Sought unto, not Idols, 728 As God has Visited His Flock for Sin, so He will Save
in Righteousness, 24 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Lord's Prayer a Model, 25 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The Lord's Prayer. . . 26 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. Against Ostentation
in Fasting, 27 Christ's Sei'mon on the Mount. Against Care for Worldly Things, 28 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. A Reproof of Rash Judguieiit, 29 Christ's Sermon on the Mount. Its Conclusion and Effect, 30 The Conclusion of the Sermon. The Healing of a Leper, 31 Incidents Illustrative of Di.scipleship. The Rash and Procrastinating Disciples, 32 The Irresolute Disciple. The Call of Matthew, 33 Two Blind Men Healed. A Dumb Demoniac Cured,. . 34 Mission of the Twelve Apostles. Christ's Commission to them, 35 Christ Comforteth His Disciples against Persecuting Enemies, 36 God's Protection Promised to His Faithful Ministers, . . 37 John Serideth his Disciples to Christ. The Gospel Revealed to tlie Simple 38 Christ's Invitation to the Weary. The Blindness of the Pharisees Reproved, 39 The Healing of a Witiiered Hand. Jesus Retires to Avoid Danger, 49 Blind and Dumb Demoniac Healed. The Sin against the Holy tihost, 41 A Sign Demanded, and the Reply. Jesus Teaches by Parables, 42 Reason for Teaching in Parables. Parable of the Tares and the Wheat, 43 Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Parable of the Mustard Seetl 44 Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. Christ Contemned by His Countrymen 45
and Restore them, 729 The Destruction of the Second Temple, and the Jewi.sh
Polity for Messiah's Rejection, 730 The Staves of Beauty and Bands Broken by the Rejection of Christ, 731 Jenisalem a Cup of Trembling. The Restoration of Judah, 732 Cleansing of the Jews from Idolatry and False Prophec}', 733 The Destroyers of Jerusalem Destroyed. Christ's Coming and Kingdom 734 The Plague of Jerusalega's Enemies. The Remnant shall Turn to tlie Lord 735 MALACIII.—Introduction. The Prophet Coniplaineth of Israel's Irreligiousness and Profaneness, .... 736 The Prophet Complaincth of Israel's Irreligiousness and Profaneness, 737 The Priests Reproved for Neglect, and the People for Idolatry, etc., ". 738 Reproof of the People for Adultery, etc. The coming of Chri.<t Foretold, 739 The Comiilg of the Messiah to Punish the Guilty People, 740 Promises to the Righteous. God's Judgment on tlio Wicked, 741 The Mission of the Prophet Elijah before the Dreadful
Day of tiie Lord, 742 NEW TESTAMENT. The Gospel of ST. MATTHEW.—Introduction, . . . 3-4 The Genealogy of Clirist, from Abraham to ros( ph, . . 5 The Birth of the Messiah. The Visit of the Wise Men, 0
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Page. Discourse on Ceremonial Pollution. Man is not Defiled by what he Eats, 46 Peter's Noble Confession of Christ. The Benediction Pronounced upon Him, 47 Jesus Foreshoweth His Death. Peter Reproved by Him, 48 Christ Foretelleth His Passion. Tlio Tribute Money, . 49 The Disciples Warned to be Humble. The Parable of the Unmei'ciful Debtor, 50 Christ's Final Departure from Galilee. The Parable of the Labourers, 51 The Parabie of the Labourers. The Authority of Jesus Questioned, 52 The Parable of tlie Wicked Husbandmen, who Slew
On Paying Tribute unto Caesar. The Error of the Sadducees Conluted 84 The First Great Commandment. The Second Great Commandment, 85 Christ Battles the Pharisees. Destruction of Jerusalem Prophesied 86 Great C:ilamities to Happen. The Signs of Christ's Coming 87 The Signs of Christ's Coming. Warnings to Prepare
for it 88 Conspiracy to Put Jesus to Death. The Anointing at Bethany 89 Jesus belbre the Sanhedrim. Peter Follows Him to
Trial, 90 Annas Sends Jesus to Caiaphas. Condemnation of Jesus by the Sanliedrira, 91 Christ Questioned by the High Priest, and His Answers
sucli as were sent unto them, 53 Marriage of the King's Son. The Calhng of the Gentiles, 54 Denunciation of the Scribes and Pharisees. Woes ThrcMtened against their Sins, 55 Hypocrisy and Blindness Denounced. Clirist's Lamentation over Jerusalem, 56 The Destruction of the Temple. Parable of the Ten Virgins, 57 The Parable of the Ten Virgins. The Parable of the Talents, 58 The Para'ole of the Talents. Description of the Last Judgment, 59 Description of the Xast Judgment. The Sentence of the Accursed, . . , 60 Remorse and Suicide of Judas. Crucifixion and Death of Christ 61 The Testimony of the Centurion. The Resurrection Announced, 62
in Return, 92 Peter's Denials of his Lord. The Redeemer's Look upon Peter, 93 The Resurrection Annomced to the Women. Appearances of Jesus after I-lis Resurrection, 94 The Gospel op ST. LUKE.—Introduction 95 The Preface of Luke to his Gospel. The Announcement of the Forernnner 96 The Annunciation of Christ. The Visit of Mary to
Klii-alicth 97The I'rophecy of Zacharias. Tlje Birth of Christ, ... 98 The Birth of Christ. The Circumci.sion of Christ, 99 Simeon and Anna Prophecy of Clu'ist. His First Conscious Visit to Jerusalem, , 100 Christ Disputes with the Doctors. John's Preaching, Baptism, and Imprisonment, 101 The Baptism of Christ. The Genealogy of Christ, . . . 102 Christ Beginneth to Preach. Miraculous Draught of Fishes, 103 Plucking Corn on the Sabbath. The Twelve Apostles Chosen, 104 Christ's Testimony of John. His Feet washed with Tears, ]05 Christ Ministered to by Women. Peter's Confession of Christ 100 The Transfiguration of Christ. Demoniac and Lunatic Bo\ Healed, 107 The Refusal of the Samaritans. The Mission of the Sevont.y, 108 Paiablo of the Good Samaritan. Christ Reprehendeth Martha 109 The Disciples Taught to Pray. The Denunciation of the Pharisees, 110 Christ's Exhortation against Hypocrisy, against Covet-
Christ's Appearance to the Women. He Meets with
tlie Disciples, 63 The Gospel of ST. MARK.—Introduction, 64 The Preaching and Baptism of John. The Healing of a Demoniac at Capernaum, 05 The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law, and of Many other Diseased Persons, 00 Christ Preacheth in Capernaum, and Ilealcth one Sick
of Pals.v, 67 The Parable of the Sower, and the Meaning thereof, . . 68 Christ's Reason for Teaching in Parables. He Stills a Tempest on the Sea of Galilee, 09 Christ Stilleth the Tempest. The Cure of the Gadarene Demoniac, 70 Jairus' Daughter Restored to Life. Woman with an Issue of Blood Healed, 71 Jairus' Daughter Raised to Life. John the Baptist's Imprisonment and Death, 72 John the Baptist Beheaded. Five Thousand People Fed, 73 Five Thousand People Fed. Jesus Walketh upon the Sea, 74 Jesus Walketh upon the Sea. Ho Hcaleth all who Touch Him 75 The Syro-phoonician Woman. Deaf and Dumb Man Healed, 70 Deaf and Dumb Man Healed. Feeding of the Four Thou.sand, ... 77 The L(.'aven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Blind Man at Bethsaida Restored to Sight, 78 Tlie Disciples Dispute with the Scribes. A Dumb and Deaf S|)irit Cast Forth, 79 Second Announcement of Christ's Death. The Twelve Strive as to who should be Greatest, 80 Cautions against OITending the Faithl'ul. Christ's Third Annouiiceinenl of his Death, 81 Ambitious Reciuest of James and John, and the Reply
ousness and to Watchfulness, Ill An E.\liort.(ti(m to be Read)'. . The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, 112 The Mustard Seed and the Leaven. Healing of a Dropsical Man, 113 The Parable of the Great Supper. The Parable of tho Lost Slice p, 114 The Parable of the Lost Coin. The Parable of tho Prodigal Son,
' 115 The Parable of tho Unjust Steward. The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 116 The 'I'en Lepers Cleansed. Tlio Coining of the Kingdom, 117 Parable of tho Importunate Widow. Little Children brought to Christ 118 The Rich Young Ruler. The Blind Man Healed, 119 Zaceheus tho Pulilican. Parable of tho Poimds 120 Parable of the "Wicked Husbandmen. Tho Widow'.s Two Mites 121 The Desiruci ion of Jerusalem Prophesied. Conspiracy to Put Jesus to Death, 122 Christ's Discourse at tho Table. His Agony in the Garden 123
of our Lord 82 The Barren Fig Tree Cursed, and Lessons to be Derived therefrom 83
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Page. Jesus Led away to be Crucified. Two Thieves Crucified
Jesus before Annas and Caiaphas. Peter's Denial of
Willi Him, 124
his Master, 162 Jesus' Arraignment before Pilate, who Questions Him as to who He is, 163 Christ's Answer to Pilate. Jesus Scourged, and Crowned with Thorns, 164
Christ Appears to Two of liis Disciples. He Appears
to the Assembled Disciples, 125 TiiK (iosi'EL OF ST. JOHN.—Introduction, 12G .The Divinit}-, Humauity, and Office of Jesus Christ,. . 127 The Divinity, Humanit}', and Office of Jesus Christ,. . 128
Jesu.s Delivered to be Crucified, His Crucifixion and Death, 165 The Soldiers Cast Lots for Christ's Garments, He Com-
Tiie Baptist's Testimony to Christ. The First Gather-
ing of Disciples, 129 The A[iracle of the Water made Wine. The Interview of Nicodemus with Jusu.s, 1^0
mendeth I! is Mother to John 168 Christ Yitldeth up the Ghost. He is Buried by Joseph and Nicodemus IG'T
Ch.'ist Teacheth Nicodemus the Necessity of Regen-
Christ's Burial iu the Garden. Mary's Visit to the Sepulchre, ,. 168 Jesus Appeareih to Mary. He Appears also to the
eration, 131 God's great Love to the World. John Baptist's Testiniony to liis Master, 132 Christ and the Woman of Samaria. lie Revealeth Himself to her, 183 Christ Declareth to His Disciples His Zeal for God's Glory, 134 The Healing of the Courtier's Son. The Impotent Man Healed, 135 The Jews Cavil at Christ's Miracles. Christ, answering,
Disciples, 169 The Incredulity and Confession of Thomas. Christ's Third Appearance to his Disciples, 170 Peter Commanded to Feed the Sheep. The Final Close of John's Gospel, 171 The Miracles of Christ. The Parables of Christ 173. THE ACTS OF THK APOSTLES —Introduction, . . 173 Last Days of our Lord on Earth. Return of the Eleven to Jerusalem, llA The Apo.stles Pilled with the Holy Ghost. Peter's Sermon ou the Day of Pentecost, 175 The Begiimiiigs of the Christian Church. Peter Heals a Lamy Man at tlie Temple IT'S Peter's Exhortation to the People. Peter and John before the Sanhedrim, 1*77 The Death of Ananias and Sapphira. The Progress of the New Cause, etc., 178 Tlie First Election of Deacons. Stephen Arraigned before the Sanhedrim, 179 Stephen's Defence against his Accusers. His Denunciation of his Judges, 180 Stephen Stoned to Death by tlie People. Success of
Showeth who He is, 13G The Scriptures Bear Witness to Christ. Jesus Walks upon the Sea, 137
Christ, Followed by Great Multitudes, Discourses oii the Bread of Life, 138
Je.sua Declares Himself to be the Bread of Life to all
Believers, 139 Many Disciples Depart from Jesus, b\it Peter boldly Confesses llim, 140 Christ at the Feast of Tabernacles. He Teaches in the Temple, 141 Christ Teaches in the Temple. Divers Opinions Concerning Him, 142 The Woman Taken in Adultery. Christ Justifleth his Doctrine, 143
Christ's Answer to the Jews, who had Boasted of Abraham, 144
Pliilip's Preaching in Samaria, 181 Philip Sent by an Angel to Baptize the Ethiopian Eunueli 182 Saul, going towards Damascus, is Stricken Down to the Earth, 183 Saul is Called to the Apostleship. The Jews Lay in Wait to Kill him,
Christ's Answer to theJew.s. One Born Blind Restored
to Sight, 145 The Restored Man Confesseth Jesus. Christ the Good Shepherd, 146
Christ the Good Shepherd. Discourse at the Feast of
' 1§4 Saul's First Visit to Jerusalem. Conversion and B:iptism of Cornelius, 185 Peter's Vision upon the Housetop. He Preaches to Cornelius and his Household, 186 Cornelius and his Houseliold Baptized. Peter's Defence
Dedication, 147 Jesus Proves Himself to be the Sou of God. Lazarus Raised from the Dead, 148 Lazarus Raised from the Dead, after being Four Days
Buried, 149 Lazarus Raised from the Dead, after being Four Days
for Preaching to the Gentile.s, 187 Barnabas goes to Tarsus for Saul. The Church Persecuted by Herod Agrippa, 188 The Miraculous Deliverance of Peter. The Growing Success of the Gospel, 189 Paul and Barnabas Sent to the Gentiles. Elymas the Sorcerer Smitten with Blindness, 190 Paul Preaches at Antioch, that Jesus is Christ, 191 Many of the Gentiles Believe. Paul and Barnabas Driven from Iconium, . 192 Paul Heals a Cripple at Lystra. Saul is Stoned, and Departs the City, 193 Di.s.sensions about Circumcision. The Consultation of the Apo.stles, , 194 The Apostles Letter to the Gentiles, Dissension between Paul and Barnabas, 195 Dissension between Barnabas and Pauh Paul's Second Missionary Journey, . 196 Paul Circumciseth Timothy. Visitation of the Churches,
Buried, 150 The Anointing by Mary at Bethany. Christ Excuseth her Action, 151
Christ's Discourse with the Greeks. He Foretelleth His
Death, 152
Clirist Foretelleth the Manner of His Death. Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet, 153 The Di.sciples Exhorted to Humility. The Traitor Indicated by a Sign, 154
Peter's Denial of Christ Predicted. Christ Comforteth His Disciples, 155 Christ the Way, the Trutli, and the Life, He Affirms His Unity with the Father, 15G Christ Leaveth his Peace. Mutual Love of Christ and His People, 157 Christ Comiorteth His Disciples by the Promise of the
Holy Ghost, 158
Christ's Intercessory Prayer to the Father to Glorify Him and Preserve his Apostles, 159
etc., 197 Lydia and Her Houseliold Baptized. A Spirit of Divination Expelled 198 Paul and Silas Scourged and Imprisoned. The Conversion of their Jailor, 199
Clirist Prayeth for His Apostles, and for all True Believers, ICO Betrayal and Apprehension of Jesus. Peter Smiteth
ofl' Malchus' Ear, IGl
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The Law of Sin in our Members. Paul Confesses his
Paul and Silas Delivered from Prison. Paul Preaches
Inability to Keep the Law, 238 Conclusion of the Whole Argument. The Sanctifi-
at Thessalonica, 200 Paul Preaches at Berea. He Arrives at Athens, .... 201 Paul Preacheth to the Athenians of the Living God,
cation of Believers, 239 What Harm cometh of the Flesh, 240 The Sonship of Believers. The Future Inheritance, . . 241 The Intercession of the Spirit. The Foreknowledge of God 242 The Calling of the Predestinated. Christ's Intercession
to them Unknown, . . 202 Sorae Athenians Moclc, others Believe. Paul Preacheth and Labours at Corinth, 203 Paul Encouraged in a Vision. He Strengthenetli the
Disciples, 204 The Preaching of Apollos at Ephesus. Paul's Signal Success in that City, 205 Jewish Exorcists Beaten by the Devil. Demetrius Raiseth an Uproar against Paul, 206 The Tumult Quieted by the Town-clerk. Paul Goeth into Macedonia, 207 Paul Goeth to Macedonia. On his waj^ to Jerusalem, he Reaches Miletus, 208 Paul's Address to the Elders of Ephesus. He Commits to tliem the Care of God's Flock, 209 Paul Jourueyeth to Jerusalem, where he Addresseth
for us, 243 Nothing can Sever us from the Love of Christ. Paul's Sorrow for his Brethren the Jews, 244 All the Seed of Abraham not the Children of the Promise, 245 God li;itli Mercy upon whom He will. The Calling of-
tlie Gentiles was Foretold, 246 How Israel uxme to miss Salvation, and the Gentiles
to Find it, 247 None who Believe shall be Confounded. The Gentiles
shall Receive the Word, 248 God hath not Cast oil' all Israel. Some Elected, the Rest Hardened, 249 The Gentiles may not Insult the Jews, for there is Promise of their Salvation, 250 Promise of the Salvation of the Jews. God's Judgments are Unsearchable, 251 God's Mercies must move us to Please Him. Each to
, the Elders, 210 Paul .Assaulted in the Temple. His Defence from the
Stairs of the Fortress, 211 Paul's Defence before the Sanhedrim. He is Encouraged by a Vision, 212 Paul's Defence before Felix on the Doctrine of the Resurrection, 213 Felix Disappointed as to a Bribe. Paul Accused before Festus, .• 214 Paul's Defence before King Agrippa, Declaring his Life from his Childhood, 215 Festus Chargeth Paul with being Mad. Paul sets forward toward Rome, 216 Paul Foretelleth much Disaster, but Encourageth the
E.xercise the Gifts he Possesses, 252 The Duties Required of Believers, Kevenge is Specially Forbidden, 253 The Duties we owe to Magistrates. Gluttony and Drunkenness Forbidden, 254 Men may not Contemn or Condemn Each Other lor
Tilings IndilTerent, 255 The Duty of Christian Forbearance from the Strong to the Weak, 256 We may not Please Ourselves. Paul Excuseth Him-
Ship's Crew, 217 Paul's Warning to the Centurion. The Occurrences at MeUta, 218 The Miracle of a Viper. Paul's Departure for Rome, 219 Paul Preaches to the Jews at Rome. Some Believe, while others Disbelieve, 220 Chronological Table of the Principal Events connected
self tor Writing, 257 Paul Promiseth to Visit Rome, and Requesteth the Prayers of tlie Brethren, , 258 The Apostle Sendeth Divers Salutations to the Chris-
tians who are in Rome, 259 Sundry Directions and Salutations to the Christian Brethren at Rome, 260 Thk Kiust Epistle of Paul to tue CORINTHIANS.—Iniroduotion 261 Paul's Salutatioti to the Brethren at Corinth, 262 Paul's Thanksgiving for tho Church. He Exhorteth them to Unity, 263 God Destroyetli the Wisdom of the Wise by the Fool-
with the Life of the Apostle Paul, 221 The Epistle of Paul to tue ROMANS.—Introduc- *tion, 222 Paul Commendeth his Calling, and his desire to Visit
Rome, 223 The Gospel for the Justification of all Men. God's Wrath Overhangs the Heathen World, 224 God's Wrath Overhangs tho Heathen World. What were the Sins of the Gentiles, 225 What were the Sins of the Gentile World. Tho Jew under like Condemnation with the Gentile 22G Circumcision, without Obedience, .shall not Profit. The Jews' Prerogative, wliich they have not Lost 227 No Flesh Justified by the Law, but all Justified by Faith only, 228 The Law is not Abolished. Abraham Justified by Faith, 229 Faith Imputed to us for Righteousness. Blessed Elfects of Justification by Faith, 230 Being Purchased by His Blood, wo have Reconciliation to Christ by Faith, 231 As Sin and Death came by Adam, so Righteousness and Life by Jesus Christ, 232 Death came by tlio Offence of Adam, and Life by tho Gift of Christ, 233 Where Sin Abounded, Grace did more Abound. The Bearing of Ju.stification upon a Holy Life 234 We are Dead to Sin. End of tho Ri'ign of Sin, 235 Christians Obliged to Holiness. The Wages of Sin is Death, 23G The Law without Power after Death. Tho Law not Sin, but Holy and Just, 237
ishness of Preaching, 264 Not tlio Wise, but the Fooli.sh, called. Paul Declareth tho Manner of his Preaching, 265 Paul's Preaching (k)nsi.sts in the Power of God, and so
lO.xcelletli the Wisdom of the AVorld, 266
Tlio Natural Man Void of Understanding. Neither Paul nor Apollos Anytliing, 267 Christ the Only Foundation. Men the Temples of God 268 The Wisdom of this World, Foolishness. How to Esteem God's Ministers, 2C9 Wo have nothing we have not Received. The Apostles our Fathers in Christ, 270 AVe ought to Follow tho Apostles. Tho Case of the Incestuous Person, 271 The Old Leaven to be Purged out. Christians must not Go to Law together, 272 Tho Unrighteous siiall not Inherit. Our Bodies are the Members of (liri.st, 273 We must not Delile our Bodies. Paul Instructeth as
to M;rrriage, 274 Jiarriage Bonds not Lightly to be Broken. We should
bo Content in our Vocation, 275
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He that Glorieth, should Glory in the Lord. The Apostle.is Forced to Commend himself, 316 Paul's Equ.ility with the Chief Apostles, and his Superiority to the False Ones, 311 Paul's Service for Christ makes him far Superior to
Concerning the Marriage of Virgins. For wliat Reasons we may Marry, 276 Abstinence from Meats Offered to Idols. We mast not Abuse our Liberty 217 Paul Slioweth his Cliristian Liberty. The Minister ought to Live by the Gospel, 278 Paul Abstains from being Charitable or Offensive to the Corinthians, 279 Our Life is Like unto a Race. Jewish Sacraments Types of the Christian, 280 The Jews' Punisliments our Examples. We must Avoid Idolatry 281 We must Avoid Idolatry, and not Pollute the Lord's
Others, 318 Revelations in which to Glory, but Paul Glorieth in
his Infirmities, 319 Paul Protniseth to Come again. Threateneth a Proof of his Autliority, 320 The Ei'istle of Paul to the GALATIANS.—In-
troduction, 321-322
Paul's Greetings to the Disciples. The Cause of his Writing to tliem, 323 Paul Learned the Gospel itot of Men, but by the Revelation of Jesus Christ, 324 What Paul was before his Calling, and what he Did Presently after, 325
Table 282 Censure of Disorders in the Public Assemblies and Lowe-Feasts 283 Rules for Divine Worship. Women's Veiling in the Congregation, 284 Paul Instructeth the Corinthians as to the Mode of Celebrating the Lord's Supper 285 First Institution of the Lord's Supper. Use and Abuse of Spiritual Gifts 286 Use and Abuse of Spiritual Gifts, Especially Prophesying and Tongues, 287 Use and Abuse of Spiritual Gifts. The Best Gift that of Cliarity 288 The E.xcellency of Charity. Superiority of Prophecy over Tongues, 289 The True and Proper End of Prophecy and of Tongues, 290 Rules for the Excercise of Gifts. Proofs of Christ's Resurrection, 291 Paul, by Clirist's Resurrection, Proves the Necessity of
Paul's Co-ordinate Authority with the other Apostles, 326
Paul's Expostulations with Peter. Why Paul Believed
in Justification by F;iith, 327 No Justification by tl]e Works of the Law. Reproof
for Abandoning Faith for Legalism, 328 They that Believe are Justified : this Shown by Many Reasons, 329-331 Faith being come there is no Schoolmaster. We were under the Law till Christ came, 332
Christ Freed us from the Law ; therefore we are no longer Servants to it, 333 The Galatians' Good-will to Paul, and his, in Return toTliem 334 The Allegory of Agar and Sara. Exhortation to Stand Fast in Liberty, 335 The Galatians not to Observe Circumcision. The Danger of a Little Leaven, 336 The Sum of the Law is Love. Reckoning up of the Works of the Flesh, 337 Exhortation to Forbearance and Humility, and to be
Ours 292 The Order of our Resurrection. Christ's Enemies under His Feet, 293 The Danger of Evil Communications. In what Manner we shall Rise 294 The Believer's Resurrection, and the Manner of it, . . . 295 The Strength of Sin is the Law. The Brethren Exhorted to Charity, 296 Timothy Commended to them, 297 The Second Epistle of Paul to the CORINTH-
Liberal to Teachers, 338 Let us not be Weary in Well-doing. ?aul Glorieth only in the Cross of Christ 339 The Epistle of Paul to the EPHESIANS.—Intro-