of joy, 434–437. Importance of distin- guishing between the advocates of the Gospel and the Gospel itself, 455; and between an approbation of the Gospel and the actual experience of it in our own hearts, ibid. Why it was and still is evil-spoken of, 594-597. Sent to the Gentiles, 599-604. We are not to be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, and why, XV. 9-15. Its supposed tendency to encourage sin, 141, 142. It secures the practice of universal holiness, 142–146. The Gospel given to us as a deposit for the Jews, XV. 451-453; and why, 453- 455. In what light it is to be regarded, XVI. 7-9. Fatal consequences of igno- rance of the Gospel, 69-74. The Gospel, the letter that killeth and the spirit that giveth life, XVI. 450-454. The Law and the Gospel compared, 455–461. The glory of the Gospel above that of the Law, 461-468. It liberates us from the law, XVII. 143, 144; and puts us in possession of all spiritual blessings, 144, 145. The manifold wisdom of God exhibited in it, 317-320; by which the angels them- selves are made wiser, 320-323. Charity the true scope of the Gospel, XVIII. 410 -418. The effects of the Gospel in en- larging the heart, XVI. 545-548. The purity and importance of the Gospel, were St. Paul's motives for insisting on the doctrine of justification by faith alone, without the works of the Law, XVII. 12 -14. The folly of departing from the Gospel, 61-64. The Gospel preached to Abraham, 65-67; what it preaches to us also, 67, 68; its consequent anti- quity and excellency, 68, 69. Peace imparted by the Gospel of peace, 467- 470; also a peaceful temper, 471–473. The Christian warrior exhorted to get his feet shod with this Gospel, 473, 474. How it may be distinguished from coun- terfeits, 475. Paramount importance of the Gospel, in its certainty as a record, XVIII. 11; its richness as a system, ibid. 12; and its value as a remedy, 12. How highly we ought to esteem it, ibid. What firmness it should produce in our conduct, 13, 14. Simplicity of the Gospel, and danger of departing from it, 222, 223. When it comes in word only, 276. what way it must come, to be effectual, 277. Its consequent effects, 278, 279. A due reception of it described, 296, 297. It is not rejected for want of evidence, 387, 388. Prayer for the spread of the Gospel, 398-400. The greatness of the Gospel salvation and the danger of neg- lecting it, XIX. 156-160. The danger of coming short of it, by not submitting to its humiliating doctrines, 470; or not obeying its self-denying doctrines, 471; or of dis- honouring it by heretical opinions, 472; by ungodly practices, 473.
eminency and transcendent excellency of the Gospel dispensation, 475–480. 525, 526. The Gospel record, XX. 540–542. The Gospel to be preached to all nations, XI. 617-620. XXI. 187-192. III. In what MANNER the Gospel is to be received:-The necessity of embracing it, I. 45. It demands attention, 329; and candour, XIII. 487-489. The blessed- ness of embracing it, 489, 490. With what sentiments it should be received, 492. It must be studied, IV. 356; and highly valued, VII. 8. Why men get so little insight into it, V. 406; or profit by it, XIX. 58, 59. 194-201. Why they neglect it, VIII. 338-343. Why it pro- duces so little effect in the present day, IX. 226. The causes of men's treatment of the Gospel explained, 407-411. Their responsibility, XIII. 573. Want of pro-
fiting by the Gospel, censured, XIX. 56, 57. Whence many of its professors are so little ornaments to it, V. 407. Men will be judged by the Gospel, XIII. 574, 575. Their disregard of it considered, X. 103-106. The danger of rejecting it, XII. 402-406. The guilt of those who pervert it, XVII. 323. The folly of those who neglect it, 323, 324. Ad- dresses-To those who misrepresent the Gospel, VI. 357-359. To those who have never obeyed it, XVIII. 393, 394; or embraced it, XVII. 31. To those who would abuse the Gospel, VI. 360, 361. To those who would adorn the Gospel, 361-364; and to those who profess to have received it, XVII. 32. 60; and to obey it, 60, 61.
GOSPEL-KINGDOM, or KINGDOM OF CHRIST.
I. PROPHECIES and TYPES relating to the Gospel-kingdom :-The equity of Christ's government, III. 305-308. The peace and prosperity of Solomon's kingdom typical of that of Christ, IV. 26. The kingdom of David and of Christ, V. 119 -124. The excellence of Christ's king- dom, 528-530. Christ's government of the Church, 532-537. Blessings im- parted by the Gospel, VII. 522-525. Change to be wrought by it in the latter day, 543-547. The glorious prospects of the Gospel Church, VIII. 78-83. II. PARABLES descriptive of the Gospel- kingdom: The Tares, XI. 408-411. The Grain of Mustard-seed, XII. 33- 35. The Leaven, XI. 405-411. The Hidden Treasure, 411-413. The Pearl of Great Price, 414-416. The Net, 417 -420. The Householder, 420–422. The Springing Field, XII. 30- 33. The Lighted Candle, 372-374. The Great Supper, 527-530.
III. The NATURE and EXTENT of the King- dom of Christ-Wherein that kingdom
consists, generally, V. 343. 545. VII. 603. XII. 2, 3. The reign of Christ on earth, X. 557-560. XXI. 165–167. The joy expressed in heaven at the prospect of it, 167, 168. Its extent, V. 530. 545. VII. 603. VIII. 255, 256. X. 304. XV. 549— 551; preservation, X. 304; and univer- sality, V. 543. IX. 476–479. Its uni- versal establishment prayed for, 186, 187. The justice of its administration, XIX. 140, 141. Its prosperity, X. 559, 560. Its glory, VII. 604. By what means the kingdom of Christ is to be erected, V. 343. 545. The diffusion of the Gospel, a duty, XI. 311, 312; and our consequent obligation, 313, 314. The certainty of the establishment of Christ's kingdom, V. 343, 344. VIII. 249-254. The suc- cess of the Gospel, V. 538-540. The perpetuity and excellency of Christ's kingdom, V. 540–542. 546. VIII. 529— 533. XIX. 140. The chief obstructions to his kingdom, XII. 274, 275. How they are to be removed, 276, 277; and the blessed consequences of their removal, 277, 278. How we may know whether this kingdom is begun or established in us, V. 344. The happiness of Christ's subjects, VII. 603, 604. VIII. 257-259. The duty of submitting to him, XV. 551. What we must do to become subjects of his kingdom, XII. 3, 4; and what it is to be not far from the kingdom of God, XII. 159-164.
Gourd of Jonah, reflections on, X. 275- 279.
Government (civil), in what light to be regarded, XV. 505, 506. Our obligations to it, III. 84-86. Our duties to civil governors, XV. 506-509. Opposition to them, highly displeasing to God, II. .90, 91.
Government (moral) of God, known by his judgments, III. 3, 4.
1. The Grace of GoD:-Astonishing dis- play of it, in providing a Saviour after the fall, 1. 30. 39. Encouragement for seek- ing it, 89. Its effects, illustrated in the character of Naaman, III. 493. works of God, in grace, a mystery, V. 280, 281. The mysteries of grace made known to the truly upright, V. 405. The power of grace to heal the soul, V. 413, 414. What effectual care is taken that we should not turn the grace of God into licentiousness, IX. 259. The influences of his grace, when withheld, 365. The exceeding riches of God's grace, 383, 384. Its effects upon the soul, 384, 385. Its sovereignty, X. 571–574. XIV. 353. The riches of divine grace towards the regenerate displayed in its source, XVII. 294; in its operations, 295; and in its end, 296. Its abundance, XV. 137-140.
Grace and works opposed to each other as grounds of salvation, XV. 407–413. Salvation by grace not hostile to good works, XVII. 297–302. When a work of grace may be said to be begun in us, XVIII. 2, 3. On what grounds we may be confident that He, who hath begun this work, will finish it, 3. The declara- tions of God's word attest it, ibid. and the perfection of his nature, 4, 5. In- quiry and caution respecting this work, 5. Growth in grace, XX. 353–355. Prayer for growth in grace, XVIII. 153–156. The riches of grace displayed in the Gospel as a gift of God to sinful man, 445-454. Connexion between grace and glory, XX. 366. Indefectible grace not taught in the Scriptures, 407. The sufficiency of grace, one ground of the stability of the saints, 408. Illustration of the operations of divine grace in the perseverance of the saints, 409, 410. II. The Grace of CHRIST:-Compared to seed sown, XII. 30-33. Sufficiency of it, VI. 297. X. 472. Its efficacy, XI. 519. To be prayed for, 201, 202. Paul's declaration that all is of grace, considered as a speculative truth, XVI. 352, 353; as a practical acknowledgment, 353, 354. Its practical tendency, 354, 355. The grace of Christ, illustrated, XVI. 578-584. A fulness of grace treasured up in Christ, XIX. 18, 19. Our duty in relation to it, 19, 20. The benefits of having the heart established in grace, 522, 523. The remedy for the loss of seasons of grace, IX. 80-83. The means of grace, to be carefully improved, XI.
Gracefulness in the deportment, an effect of true religion, VII. 39. Graces (spiritual) the infinitely greater value of, as contrasted with spiritual gifts, XVI. 317-322. What graces Christians are called to exercise, XX. 295–297. The importance of them to the Christian character, 297, 298.
Gratitude, defined, XVII. 83. No true gratitude without the knowledge of the law, 83, 84. The nature of gratitude to God, II. 406-408. Gratitude recom- mended, 408-410; urged as a ground of devotion to God, III. 171-175. Habits of lively gratitude, a criterion of true religion, V. 383. Necessity of gratitude for salvation, I. 68, 69. The gratitude of David, an example to us, III. 257–261. The grateful recollections of David, an example to us, V. 236-240. Gratitude enforced for blessings already received, 472. 497-501. 503. VI. 168. What is the proper expression of our gratitude, XII. 50. Exhortation to gratitude, XIII. 12. Greatness of God, illustrated, VI. 265, 266. Great things not to be sought by us, IX. 296-300.
'Green tree, and dry tree,' the proverbial expression, explained, XIII. 141—144. Grief, moderation of, enforced, III. 296, 297.
Grieving the Holy Spirit, explained, XVII. 364, 365.
Growth in grace, mistakes concerning, ex- posed, XX. 179. Briefly described, 354. In what it consists, XVIII. 7, 8. Its design, to make us more judicious, 8, 9; more steadfast, 9; more diligent, 10. Paul's prayer for the growth of the Co- lossians in grace, illustrated, 153–156. Growth in grace to be earnestly desired, XX. 181-184. Growth in grace, how to be judged of, III. 333.
Guilt, consciousness of, how betrayed by men, I. 31-33. How palliated and ex- cused, 33, 34. May attach, where little suspected, 590, 591. How far extenuated by ignorance, 593, 594. A deep sense of guilt, a criterion of true repentance, V. 387. The expiation of our guilt, one end of Christ's sufferings, VIII. 356.
Habits, ungodly, danger of, I. 667, 668. Degraded state of the habits of mankind, V. 377, 378. The power of evil habits, IX. 113-117. The difference between sin and grace, as affected by our habits, 118. Evil habits, an obstacle to the reception of the Gospel, XII. 287. Hagar, flight of, into the wilderness, con- sidered, I. 131-133. The casting out of Hagar and Ishmael, 169–175; its typical import, XVII. 180–184.
Hallowing of God's name, explained, XI. 181-185.
Halting between two opinions, III. 402— 406. Address to those who are hesi- tating, II. 377. IX. 290; particularly between the services of God and of mam- mon, XI. 229.
Haman's murderous proposal, IV. 297— 302. Its frustration celebrated by the feast of Purim, 302-307.
Hannah's song of thanksgiving, explained, III. 109-113.
Happiness (or Felicity), the object of uni- versal pursuit, IV. 411-414. False notion formed of happiness by the world, XII. 342, 343. The representations given of it, in the Scriptures, 344. Happiness of the Christian character generally, I. 60. II. 537-539. V. 84. Parti- cularly in this world, I. 290; of the spiritual Israel, II. 143, 144; of Christ's people, III. 362, 363. VIII. 17-21; of his sheep, XIII. 513; also in the future world, I. 291. Address to those who are seeking their happiness in God, V. 24. How it is to be sought, VI. 174. Chris- tianity designed to promote our happiness, XIV. 64-67. The Gospel lays a greater foundation for the happiness of men and
angels, than they ever could have enjoyed, if man had not fallen, XVIII. 478–482. The happiness of the true Christian deli- neated, XX. 145-150. The connexion between duty and happiness, 365, 366. The happiness of heaven, XXI. 157–160. 180-182. Folly and vanity of seeking it in sin, I. 17. 220; in the things of time and sense, V. 24; and in the creature, 287. Is the fruit of our own choice, II. 340, 341. Our present happiness pro- moted by a love of God's ordinances, V. 184. The happiness of those who love God's law, VI. 377; and of the Church of God, 446, 447. Address to those who are seeking happiness in earthly things or in the creature, VII. 408, 409. XV. 160. Address to those who are seeking it in the ways of God, VII. 408. To those who are seeking happiness, but are not religious, XI. 50. To those who are seeking happiness in God, XV. 160, 161. Hardening of Pharaoh's heart, illustrated and vindicated, I. 347-351. Folly of hardening ourselves against God, IV. 354 -356.
Harmony of Christian doctrine and duties, XVIII. 349.
Harpers, in heaven, XXI. 180, 181. Harvest, the judgments of God represented by, X. 180-182. The day of judgment compared to, XI. 409, 410.
Hatred of Joseph by his brethren, II. 260 -264. Why men hate those whom they have injured, III. 278, 279; of the people of God, illustrated in the conduct of Haman, IV. 297 - 300. Address to those who are objects of the world's hatred, 301. Address to those who hate the people of God, 306, 307. Hatred of Christ is hatred of the Father, XIV. 85 -89. Unregenerate men, haters of God, and why, XV. 22-28.
Hawtrey (Rev. C. S.), funeral sermon on the death of, XIII. 547–557. Hazael, atrocious acts of, predicted, III. 509-513.
Head:-Christ our living Head, V. 143; and Head of the Church, XVII. 283— 286.
Healing to be sought from Jesus Christ, XI. 439.
Health, address to persons in the enjoy ment of, III. 549, 550. Hearers, duty of, to their ministers, I. 552. Address to inattentive hearers, VI. 82; different classes of, XI. 401. The way- side hearers, ibid. 402. The stony ground hearers, 402. The thorny ground hearers, 403. The good ground hearers, ibid. 404. Why they should take heed how they hear, XII. 375, 376. In what man- ner they should hear, IV. 292, 293. VII. 14, 15. XII. 376, 377. Undue partiality to ministers in them reproved, XVI. 104 -108. Address to inconsiderate hearers,
XX. 45 and to practical hearers, ibid. Encouragement to hear the Gospel, VIII. 480. The responsibility of hearers, XV. 585.
Heart of man, is open to the inspection of God, III. 195-200. IV. 33. Humilia-
tion for the sin of the heart exemplified, 211-214. The evil of the heart not known until it is tried, 215. Upright- ness of heart required by God, 43-49. Developement of the atheism of the heart, V. 51, 52. 55, 56. The folly of indulging it, 53, 54. 56-58. The heart is rejoiced by the word of God, 109. Re- novation of heart delineated, 415, 416. How it is to be obtained, 416, 417. A broken and contrite heart, the best sacri- fice, 423-425. Caution against hard- ness of heart, VI. 153-156. The heart is the seat of divine knowledge, VII. 10. The heart to be kept, by fortifying it with good principles, 53; by watching its most secret motions, ibid. by combin- ing all its energies in the service of God, 54; and by calling in for it the most effectual aid, ibid. How the heart is to be kept with all diligence, 55, 56. Why the heart is to be thus kept, 56–58. Motives to it, 58, 59. God will form his estimate of us by the heart at the last day, 158, 159. The deceitfulness of the human heart, 175. Extent of the duty of giving the heart to God, 229, 230. The reasonableness of this duty, 230, 231. The hearts of men alike, 257 -263. The folly of trusting in our own hearts, 289 293. The enmity of the heart of man against God. VIII. 351. The deceitfulness of the human heart, illustrated and improved, IX. 143-149; and its wickedness, 149-156. The in- scribing of the law of God on our hearts, one of the blessings of the new covenant, 237, 238. Heart idolatry condemned, 376-379. The out-pouring of the Holy Spirit promised, to cleanse, renew, and sanctify the heart and life, 436-439. The character and blessedness of the pure in heart, XI. 65-70. The heart regu- lates the life, XII. 348, 349; by which in return we must judge of the heart, 350. How we may best approve our- selves to the heart-searching God, XVI.
Heathen (or Pagans), ignorance of, pitiable, III. 475. Their sorrows, V. 70, 71. The duty of making Christ known to them, VI. 156-159. The advantages of Christians above them, XV. 51–55.
HEAVEN: a glorious place, XII. 387, 388. The blessedness of heaven generally illustrated, I. 533. In what respect it was typified by the holy of holies, XIX. 308, 309. Its felicity typified by the sabbatical year, I. 677. Translation of Enoch to heaven, I. 56-60: and of
Elijah, II. 456- 460. The end for which Christ ascended into heaven, XIX. 309, 310; the frequent survey of, a re- medy for impatience, IV. 367. The love of God's ordinances, the best preparation for heaven, V. 184, 185. Christ's direc- tions to labour for heaven, XIII. 370
-373; and encouragement to labour, 373-376. Meetness for it, necessary, 439-445; and desired, XVIII. 382- 386. How to seek it with success, XX. 156-159. The worship of heaven, XXI. 153-155; by whom performed, 150, 151. The object of adoration there, 151; the adoration offered, 152. Instruction to be derived from it, 155, 156. The felicity of the glorified saints there, 157 -160. 180-182. The character of those who are permitted to participate in it, 182-184. Joy in heaven at the pro- spect of Christ's reign on earth, 167, 168. Address to the candidates for heaven, 184, 185; and expectants of it, 185, 186. Vision of the heavenly glory, 249–252. Heavenly-mindedness, nature of, XVIII. 228, 229. Its reasonableness, 229–231. Our resurrection with Christ a motive to heavenly-mindedness, 223-227. Heavenly Witnesses, observations on 1 John v. 7. respecting, XX. 531, 532. Heavy-laden, who they are, XI. 345. Christ's invitation to them, 346, 347. The promise with which it is enforced, 347, 348.
Hebrews, scope of the epistle to, XIX. 475. Heifer (red), ordinance of, explained, II. 102-108.
Heirs of salvation, ministry of angels to, XIX. 151-153. Desirableness of being found among them, 153, 154.
Hell, nature of, V. 38; will be the portion of all that forget God, V. 38. Helmet, use of, in ancient warfare, XVII. 487. The hope of salvation the Chris- tian's helmet, 488-490. Its use and importance in the Christian warfare, 490-496.
Heman's distress of soul, considered, VI. 101-106.
Heritage of the saints, nature of, VIII. 451, 452. Their security for the posses- sion of it, 452, 453.
Herod the Idumean, causes of his murder- ing the infants at Bethlehem, XI. 13, 14. Prophecy thereby accomplished, 14. Herod Antipas, reconciliation of, with Pilate, XIII. 129–132.
Heth, courtesy, equity, and prudence of the children of, to Abraham, I. 194, 195. Hezekiah, character of, IV. 206–210. He destroys the brazen scrpent, III. 537- 544. His deliverance from Sennacherib, 544-546. His appeal to God, 547–550. His resignation, 551-554. His reflection on the benefits arising from peace and truth, 554-558. His covenanting with
-God, IV. 181-185. He restores the temple worship, 186-190. His address to the Jews, 190-193. His zeal for the glory of God, 193-197. His prayer for his people, 197-203. Celebration of the passover, 203-206. His humiliation for the pride of his heart, 211-214. God left him, in order to try him, 214-218. His confidence in God, during his sick- ness, VIII. 92-100. His reflection during it, 101–104. His thanksgiving for his recovery, 105-117.
Hidings of God's face, a cause of spiritual dejection, V. 337.
Higher ranks of society, address to, IV. .205.
High-priest:-Christ our great High- priest, I. 473-475. V. 142. VI. 254, 255. XIX. 253, 254. A suitable High-priest, 277, 278. Why such an High-priest became us, 278-280. Our encourage- ment from that character, in our addresses to the throne of grace, 255-257. History, sacred, instructiveness of, VI. 37. The history of the Jews typical of Chris- tian experience, I. 432-436. Important lessons derivable from it, IX. 403. Hobab, account of, II. 19, 20. Moses' invitation to him, explained and enforced, 21-26.
1. Holiness of GOD, VIII. 487; illustrated, X. 360-363; displayed in the Gospel dispensation, 569.
II. The Holiness of CHRIST, and its efficacy in our behalf, I. 476, 477. V. 345, 346. III. Holiness in MAN, nature of, XIX. 466. It implies a love of the whole will of God, ibid. without any deviation from it, ibid.; and that we actually grow in conformity to it, 467. Holiness the greatest blessing which Christ was sent to bestow, XIV. 285, 286. It is the gift of Christ, XXI. 274. The Gospel productive of holiness, XIX. 97-100. Advancement in holi- ness, enforced, II. 608, 609. XVIII. 323 -328. On what grounds holiness is necessary in order to salvation, XIX. 467 -469. Necessity of it, in heart and life, II. 450. It is the end of true religion, III. 535, 536. A ground of joy to the true Christian, V. 72. Necessity of cul- tivating it, XVI. 557, 558. XX. 162, 163. Motives to it, 162, 163. The benefits of holiness, V. 347, 348. The beauties of holiness made known to the truly upright, V. 405. Exhortation to a holy walk, VII. 478-481. The love of holiness, the cha- racteristic of the true Christian, XI. 57. God dwelling in us a motive to holiness, XV. 265-268. The effect of love on universal holiness, XVIII. 317-320. Holy persons, objects of God's love, VIII. 487, 488.-See SAINTS.
HOLY SPIRIT, or, HOLY GHOST. I. Proofs of the DEITY and PERSONALITY of the Holy Spirit :-The Deity of the Holy Spirit, XIV. 90. 311. XVI. 305. The Personality of the Holy Spirit, XIV. 90. 311. The Holy Spirit, in what sense subordinate to the Father, XIV. 91. Why called the Spirit of Christ, XV. 213-218.
II. The OFFICES and POWERS of the Holy Spirit:-His miraculous operations, XVI. 302-304. His ordinary operations, 425-428. XVIII. 332. His spiritual influences, 304, 305. The Holy Spirit is a witness for Christ, XIV. 91, 92. XV. 242-244. Without whom there can be no knowledge of Christ, XVI. 297–300. A Comforter to believers, XIV. 92. XV. 259-261. He convinces the world of sin, XIV. 93. XV. 238; of righteousness, XIV. 94. XV. 239-241; of unbelief, XV. 240, 241; and of judgment, XIV.
95. He glorifies Christ, 96-100. He is a Teacher to believers, XV. 253–256; and a Sanctifier, 257, 258. XX. 134. The province of the Holy Spirit in relation to the great mystery of redemption, XVI. 84-88. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, XIV. 239–244. How to be regarded by us, 245–247; and what we may learn from it, 247, 248. Our need of the Holy Spirit, XV. 225 — 237. His influences, XVI. 88-93. Him the Scriptures were inspired, XVII. 497-499; and speak to men, 499; and from Him they derive all their efficacy, 499, 500; and by them he has wrought the most stupendous miracles in the conversion of men, 500, 501. The in- fluences of the Holy Spirit as a Spirit of Wisdom, XVII. 277-280; and what dis- coveries he will make to our souls, 280- 282. The willingness of God to give his Holy Spirit, XI. 255–258. The Holy Spirit offered by Christ, XIII. 426–429. The promise of the Spirit encourages obedience, XIV. 39-42. What it is to have the Spirit of Christ, XV. 218, 219. The prophetic promise of the outpouring of the Spirit explained, IX. 433–440. Our need of his influences, I. 489, 490; their sufficiency for all, 1. 490, 491. Our need of his renewing influence, V. 401. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit promised, VIII. 178-183; and foretold, X. 176-179. The baptism of the Holy Spirit, announced by John the Baptist, XI. 23-27. The sealing of the Spirit, explained, XVII. 275. How accom- plished, 276. Strivings of the Spirit, E. 60-64. The change wrought by the Holy Spirit, not of necessity wrought by baptism, XV. 231, 232. Who are led by the Holy Spirit, XV. 271-273. Their privileges, 273, 274. How believers are filled with the Holy Spirit, XVII. 396,
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