Conclusion of the Course.

John 20: 30, 31. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

LECTURES TO YOUNG MEN, BY JOEL HAWES, D. D.

Claims of Society on Young Men.

1 John 2: 14. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong.

Dangers of Young Men.

Titus 2: 6. Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded.

Importance of Established Principles.

Dan. 6:10. Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Formation and Importance of Character.

Prov. 22: 1. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

Religion the Chief Concern.

Eccl. 12: 13. Let us hear the conclusion of

the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

On Reading.

1 Tim. 4: 13. Give attendance to reading.

LECTURES TO YOUTH, BY W. B. SPRAGUE, D. D.

Importance of the Period of Youth.

Prov. 4: 10. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

Danger of Evil Company.

1 Cor. 15: 33. Evil communications corrupt good manners.

Danger of Evil Instruction.

Prov. 19: 27. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

Danger of a Life of Pleasure.

Eccl. 11: 9. Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

Regard to the Favour of the World Contrasted with a Regard to the Favour of God.

1 Thess. 2: 4. But as we were allowed of

God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

Religion an all-pervading Principle.

Mat. 13: 8. But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

Persuasive to Religion.

Luke 14: 17. And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.

Excuses for the Neglect of Religion.

Acts 16: 30. What must I do to be saved?

Embracing Religion.

Acts 16: 31. Believe on the Lord Jesus
Christ.

Evidence of Religion.

Mat. 7: 21. Not every one that saith unto
me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the king-
dom of heaven; but he that doeth the will
of
my Father which is in heaven.

Profession of Religion.

Isa. 44: 5. One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

Defence against Temptation.

Mat. 26: 41. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Christian Decision.

Dan. 3: 18. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Growth in Grace.

2 Pet. 3: 18. Grow in grace.

Doing Good.

Gal. 6: 10. Let us do good to all men..

The Young Christian's Course.

2 Tim. 4: 7. I have finished my course.

LECTURES ON REVIVALS, BY W.. B. SPRAGUE, D. D. Nature of a Revival.

Isa. 45: 8. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righte ousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.

Defence of Revivals.

Acts 2: 13. Others mocking said, Thesemen are full of new wine.

Obstacles to Revivals.

1 Cor. 9: 12.

Lest we should hinder the

Gospel of Christ.

Divine Agency in Revivals.

Hab. 3: 2. O LORD, revive thy work.

General Means of Producing and Promoting Revivals.

Phil. 1: 27. Striving together for the faith of the Gospel.

Treatment Due to Awakened Sinners.

Acts 3: 19. Repent ye, therefore, and be converted.

Treatment Due to Young Converts.

2 Cor. 13: 5. Prove your own selves.

Evils to be Avoided in Connection with Revivals.

Rom. 14: 16. Let not then your good be evil spoken of.

Results of Revivals.

Rev. 5: 13. Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, forever and

ever..