SIMEON. The True Cause of our Lord's Sufferings. Isa. 53: 5. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. SIMEON. The Grounds of Praise to Christ. MCWHORTER. The Covenant of Grace Ratified and Confirmed by the Blood of Christ. Luke 22: 20. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. LATHROP. The Disciples Gazing after their Ascended Lord. Acts 1: 10, 11. John Leaning on Jesus' Bosom. John 13: 23. Now there was leaning on The Death of Christ. John 17: 1. Father, the hour is come. The Lord's Table. Ps. 23: 5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil: my cup runneth over. Prerequisites for Communing with Amos 3: 3. Can two walk together except Christ's Agony in the Garden. Mat. 26: 38. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. The Last Supper. Luke 22: 15. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer. Attraction of the Cross. John 12: 32. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. SUBJECTS APPROPRIATE TO FAST. Sin Ruins a Kingdom. 1 Sam. 12: 24, 25. Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart for consider how great things he hath done for you. But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king. L. BEECHER. The Gospel the only Security for Eminent and Abiding National Prosperity. Jer. 9: 23, 24. L. BEECHER. Propriety and Importance of Efforts to Evangelize the Nation. (Same text.) S. MILLER. The Duty, Method, and Benefits of Fasting. Dan. 9: 3. And I set my face unto the Lord GOD, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes. PRES. DAVIES. A Crisis: or the Uncertain Doom of Kingdoms at particular Times. Jonah 3: 9. Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? A. FULLER. The Duty of Religious People toward their Country. Jer. 29: 7. And seek the peace of the city Humiliation before God. James 4: 10. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, SIMEON. SIMEON. SIMEON. SIMEON. SIMEON. SIMEON. A Complaint of Men's Unconcern about Repentance. Isa. 22: 12-14. Obstinacy under Chastisements. Ingratitude for Mercies Received. Ps. 106: 21-23. Exhortation to Return to God. Jer. 13: 15-17. Exhortation to Flee to God in Time of Danger. Isa. 26: 20, 21. God only to be Feared. Isa. 8: 12-14. SIMEON. Exhortation to Covenant with God. 2 Chron. 29: 10, 11. Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the Lord GOD of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us. My sons, be not now negligent; for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense. E. T. FITCH. National Prosperity Perpetuated. Ps. 115: 15. Ye are blessed of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. The Goodness of God and the Wick edness of Man. Isa. 59: 1, 2. The Observation of Providence. Ps. 107: 43. Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the LORD. Mercy Despised and Contempt Punished. Isa. 30: 15-18. Calamities to be Cautiously Interpreted. Luke 13: 1-9. |