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subject of political abuses, 58, 59. Their attachment to the principles of arbi-
trary power, 59.

ASSURANCE OF SALVATION, iii. 282. Its importance, 180.

ATHEISM; its effects on the French revolution, i. 38. Exposure of its pre-
sumption and absurdity, ii. 237.

ATONEMENT OF CHRIST, i. 266, iii. 22. Its importance, iii. 209, iii.
(Mem.) 22. Its efficacy derived from the mysterious constitution of the Re-
deemer's person, i. 275–277, iii. 502. Indistinctly perceived, and imperfectly
understood by the Jews before the advent of Christ, i. 379-382. Extent of its
influence imperfectly known in the present state, iii. 318.
AUGSBURG CONFESSION; on baptism, i. 319.

AUGUSTINE; his opinion on John's baptism, i. 300 (note). His remark on
humility, iii. 149.

BAPTISM; instituted by Christ after his resurrection, i. 294. Implied a profes-
sion of faith in him, 295. Was administered in the name of Jesus, ib. Con-
nected with the effusion of the Spirit, 297, 384, 385. Its repetition in the case
of the disciples at Ephesus, 298, 386, 387; and of many who had been baptized
by the apostles during our Lord's life, 301, 302. Its necessary connexion
with the Lord's Supper denied, 307, 308, 406; ii. 218, 219. The prevailing
opinion on that subject shown to originate in the corruption of baptism, i. 319.
Early prevalence of the notion of baptismal regeneration, 317, 319. No
diversity of opinion respecting baptism in apostolic times, 409. Essential to
salvation then, 417. Examination of the assertion that it is the evidence of
faith, 421.

BAPTIST MISSION; letter to the committee respecting an application of
the Serampore missionaries, ii. 444-446. Observations on the best means of
raising funds for its support, iii. 257, 262. Proselytism to one denomination
not its object, iii. 493.

BAPTISTS; their sentiments stated, i. 291, 292; ii. 211. Causes of the pre-
judices against the denomination, i. 354-356. Improbability of its extensive
spread during the prevalence of strict communion, 358, 399.

BARROW, Dr.; character of his sermons, ii. 293.

BAXTER, Andrew; his work "On the Soul," iii. (Mem.) 33.

BAXTER, Rev. Richard; character of his writings, iii. (Mem.) 79.

BEDDOME, Rev. B.; sketch of his character and talents, ii. 456. His hymns
commended, 456, 457.

BELSHAM, Rev. T.; character of his "Memoirs of the Rev. T. Lindsey,"
ii. 318. Tone of depression observable in that work, respecting the progress
of Socinianism, 328. Mr. B.'s extravagant estimate of the practical effects
of metaphysical theories, ib. His assertion that God is the author of sin
considered and exposed, 329, 330. His disbelief of great part of the Mosaic
history, 330. His denial of the external authority of the Saviour, 330, 331.
Illustration of his arrogance and folly, 331. His use of the expression “ven-
erable confessor," in regard to Mr. Lindsey, considered, 332-334. His argu-
ments against love to Christ, iii. 32. His opinions on the obligation of the
Sabbath, 34.
BENEVOLENCE, i. 41. Connexion and compatibility of general benevolence
with individual affection, 41-43. Distinguished from sensibility, 74. The
enlarged views of Christian benevolence described, iii. 453, 454. Its harmony
with nature, 454. Its source the peculiar doctrines of Christianity, 455. Its
aspect on our happiness, 456. Its connexion with the promotion of all public
good, 456, 457. Suggestions relative to the means of attaining this disposition,
457, 458.

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY at Cambridge; account of, i. 76, 77.

BENNETT, Rev. W.; character of his "Essay on the Gospel Dispensation,"
ii. 465.

BENTHAM, Jeremy; Mr. Hall's high opinion of his writings, iii. (Mem.) 65.
BIBLE SOCIETY, ii. 418; iii. 245. Its utility and importance, ii. 419, 420.
Inconsistencies of its opponents, as professed Protestants, 422-424. Connexion

between the Bible Society and the missionary operations, 425. Indirect advan-
tages resulting from its establishment, 425-427. Grandeur of its object, 428.
Variety of opinions no bar to union for its support, 436.

BIOGRAPHY; the most delightful species of literary composition, ii. 410; its
useful tendencies, 410, 411. Advantage of reading the lives of persons of
eminent piety, 413.

BIRMINGHAM; notice of the riots there in 1791, ii. 25.

BIRT'S LECTURES on Popery; character of that work, ii. 340.
BLACKSTONE, Sir W.; character of his "Commentaries," ii. 250.

BLASPHEMY; a crime punishable by law, ii. 102.

BLOOD; the prohibition of its use in food still obligatory, i. 419. Application

of the argument to the controversy on communion, 420.

BOLINGBROKE, i. 24. His remarks on the funding system, ii. 84.
BONAPARTE, i. 83. His character described, 107-109.
life, iii. 424.

BOOTH, Rev. A.; his "Apology for the Baptists," i. 293.

His attachment to

BRAINERD, the missionary; sketch of his character, ii. 412; compared with
Fletcher of Madeley, ib. Manner in which Divine influence was granted to
his labours, iii. 405.

BRISTOL ACADEMY, i. 132.

BRITISH CONSTITUTION; the provision made for its security and per-
manence, ii. 57. The abuses and evils with which it is burthened, 86, 87.
BROTHERLY LOVE; an important Christian duty, i. 321. Application of the
principle to the controversy on communion, 322-324.

BROWN, Dr. Thomas; his "Lectures on Mental Philosophy,” iii. (Mem.) 81.
BUNYAN, John; harshly treated on account of his sentiments on communion,
i. 396.

BURKE, Mr., ii. 13; his splendid genius, 69. His theory of the rights of man,
71, 72.

CALL OF THE GOSPEL; difference between the outward and the inward call,
iii. 75.

CALUMNY; its mischievous effects, ii. 177.
French revolution, 178.

Illustrated by the history of the

CALVINISTS; how fettered by their system, ii. 465.
CAMBRIDGE; state of sentiment in the Baptist church there when Mr.
Hall commenced his labours among them, iii. 208, (Mem.) 20. Effects of his
first sermon, 21. Their strong attachment to Mr. Hall, iii. 227 (note). Lib-
erality of the church on the occasion of Mr. Hall's illness, iii. (Mem.) 50.
CAMPBELL, Dr., i. 356 (note). His Translation of the Gospels characterized,
iii. (Mem.) 66.

CARRYER, Mrs. M.; sketch of her character, ii. 378, 379.

CENTURION, The; an illustrious instance of the power of Divine grace,

iii. 157.

CHASE, Rev. S.; character of his "Antinomianism Unmasked," ii. 459.
CHRIST; his pre-existence, iii. 19, 20. His divinity, 20, 21, 209. Practical
importance of these truths, iii. 353. His appearances to the Jewish church,
107. Necessity of his incarnation, i. 270, iii. 499. In what sense made of a
woman, 496, 497. How made under the law, 497-499. Mysteriousness of the
hypostatical union, 317; moral influence of that doctrine, 318. His con-
descension, considered as a proof of his Divinity, iii. 24-28, 342-349. The
great design of his existence, i. 272. The absence of all concealment or dis-
guise in his public instructions, iii. 101. The love and zeal with which he
prosecuted the work of salvation, 127, 128. His compassion for sinners,
352. His merit, wherein it consists, 478. Manner in which his death is
regarded and spoken of by the inspired writers, 86, 87; its sacrificial character,
433-437; its importance in the economy of redemption, 86; celebrated in the
heavenly world, 87, 88. His victory over death, 392-394. His atonement,
i. 266, iii. 22, 23, 209; its efficacy, as resulting from the mysterious constitu-
tion of his person, 502. Fitness of his substitution for sinners, i. 268–282.

General extent of his death, ii. 466, iii. (Mem.) 76. His resurrection, com-
memorated on the Lord's day, 193-196; importance of that event, ib. Nature
and superiority of his kingdom, 354-360; its glory, 88-92. The blessings of
his kingdom illustrated by the advantages of a well-ordered civil government,
446-451. The internal revelation of Christ to the soul, in conversion, 76-78.
His supreme authority acknowledged by every Christian, 104. His care of
ministers and churches, 197, 198.

CHRISTIAN; his peculiar sorrow, iii. 145-148. His consolation, ib. His
relation to God, 183. His attachment to God, 184. His resemblance to
God, ib. His superiority to the man of the world, i. 194-196. Why the
disciples of Christ were called "Christians," iii. 176; their former appella-
tions, ib.; propriety of the name, 177; its import, 178. Inapplicable to
multitudes by whom it is assumed, ib. Importance of possessing the reality
as well as the name, 179. Anticipation of the time when no other name will
be used, 180.

Sufficiency
Importance
Friendly to
Founded

CHRISTIANITY; certainty of its eventual triumph, i. 51, iii. 370.
of its evidence, 330, 331. Its fundamental doctrines, 265-267.
of holding fast its peculiar truths, maxims, and spirit, i. 95, 96.
the diffusion of knowledge, 120. Perfection of its system, 144, 145.
on facts, 181. Adapted to the existing state of man, as guilty and depraved,
192, 193. Dignity and excellence of its discoveries, 227-230. Seriousness
with which they ought to be regarded, 230, 231. Their comparatively feeble
influence on the human character accounted for, iii. 218. Beneficial influence
of Christianity on Europe, i. 173. Best mode of communicating its truths to
the heathen, 170-173. Aspect of the Christian system on social duties and
the general pursuits of man, ii. 15, 16. Reasons for the connexion between
Christianity and the love of freedom, 16, 17. The principles of freedom
cherished by Christianity, 18. Its injunctions respecting civil government,
26, 27. Considered as distinct from and independent of human legislation,
14, 15, 28. Impropriety of incorporating it with civil government, 78. Evils
resulting from that union, 79, 80. Duty of a Christian to discountenance
measures calculated to hinder the diffusion of Christianity, 109, 110. Dangers
likely to arise from the adoption of such measures, 113. Opposition of this
kind chargeable with the guilt of persecution, 117, 118. Moral tendencies
of the Christian system, 307. Importance of its peculiar doctrines, 307–309.
Its practical design and tendency, 461. Its value and influence exemplified
in the death of a lady, iii. 211. Mysteriousness of its slow progress, its cor-
ruptions, and its limited effects, 364, 365. Enlarged benevolence its natural
fruits, 455.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH; meaning of the term "church," as used in Scrip-
ture, i. 332. Importance of the unity of the church, 289, 472, 489, 490.
Strict communion opposed to that unity, 490-492. Means by which it may
be again realized, 493, 494. Subjection of the church to the authority of
Christ, 495. Connexion of its institution with preparation for heaven, 499.
Strictures on the little importance attached to the church in some dissenting
communities, ii. 396. The church inspected and cared for by Christ, iii. 198.
Its security, 447. Design of the Saviour in enjoining the organization of
Christian churches, 476.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNION; incompatible with the sacrifice of truth or
liberty, i. 290. Its extensive meaning, 291, ii. 224. Importance of the con-
troversy on this subject, i. 396.

CHRISTIAN MINISTERS; see MINISTERS.

CHRYSOSTOM; his remarks on the baptism of the disciples at Ephesus, i.
300 (note).

CHURCH GOVERNMENT, iii. (Mem.) 77.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND; its peculiar advantages and securities, ii. 180, 181.
Necessity of reform in it, 88. Greatly dependent for public respect on the
character of its clergy, 181. Impolicy and impropriety of endeavouring to put
down other religious teachers, 182, 183. Injurious effects of such a measure
on the clergy themselves, 183. Historical notice of the decline of evangelical

preaching in the Church of England, 271, 272. Danger of attempting to
suppress it, 289. Extent of agreement between the supporters of the church
and those who dissent from it, iii. 163.

CICERO; his opinions on the foundation of morals, i. 101 (note).

CIRCUMCISION; necessary to a participation of the passover, i. 306.
Examination of the supposed analogy between this institution and baptism and
the Lord's Supper, 306-308, 313, 314.

CIVIL GOVERNMENT; its origin, ii. 54. Reason of its institution and
limits of its power, 51. The respect due to it as the ordinance of God, i. 87-
89. Grounds of submission, ii. 27. Its,dependence on the will of the people,
72. Its measures not to be wantonly and indiscriminately censured, i. 87.
Distinction between its objects and the designs of Christianity, ii. 14, 15. A
well-ordered government provides security for its subjects, iii. 446; liberty,
448; plenty, ib.; improvement in social institutions, 449; stability, 450.
CLASSICS; their effects on morals, ii. 246.

CLERGY; special advantages of a temporal kind possessed by the English
clergy, ii. 181. Importance of exemplary morals and diligence on their parts, ib.
Hostility of a large portion of them to evangelical preaching, ii. 272, 273.
Their unpopularity in consequence, 280, 281.

CLOUDS; the appearances of God under the former dispensation usually accom-
panied with clouds and darkness, iii. 363.

COBBETT; unfairness of his statements in opposition to the Framework
Knitters' Fund, ii. 141. His objections answered, 142, 143, 145, 146,
148-150. His character described, 150-152. His pernicious designs, 153.
COMMUNITY OF GOODS; in what manner and to what extent it existed
in the early Christian church, iii. 509.

CONDESCENSION; defined and explained, iii. 341. Necessity of its being
a voluntary act, 341, 342. The condescension of Christ shown to involve his
pre-existence and deity, 342-349. Imitation of his example urged and

enforced, 349-351.

CONDITIONS OF SALVATION, i. 389. Statement of the doctrine of the
New Testament on that subject, ii. 463, 464.

CONFIDENCE in human power, or wisdom in national affairs, deprecated,
i. 87.

CONSCIENCE; its suggestions to be seriously regarded, i. 197.
CONSTANTINE THE GREAT; account of his baptism, i. 318.

CONTROVERSY; its advantages, ii. 52, 448. Different grounds for indispo-
sition to theological controversy, 447. Spirit in which it should be con-
ducted, 448.

CONVERSION; its nature, i. 138, 139. Its causes, iii. 74-76. Means by
which it is accomplished, 76, 77.

CONVICTIONS OF SIN; often stifled, i. 137. Sometimes trusted in, 138.
COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE; its defence of the violation of the safe-conduct
given to John Huss, ii. 361, 362.

COWPER, the poet; his epistolary style characterized, ii. 467.

COX, Rev. F. A., i. 115.

CRABBE, Rev. H.; sketch of his character, ii. 375.

Desi-

CREEDS; their inefficacy to perpetuate correct religious belief, ii. 261, 262.
CUSTANCE ON THE CONSTITUTION, Review of, ii. 249–253.
rableness of general acquaintance with the laws and constitution of the country,
249. Its importance at the present time, ib. Character of the works of Mil-
lar, De Lolme, and Blackstone, 250. Mr. Custance's work recommended, as
well adapted for the use of young persons, ib. Criticism on his opinions
respecting punishments, pensions, and sinecures, 251.

CYPRIAN; his observations on the unity of the church, i. 289, 489. His
violent language respecting the baptism of heretics and schismatics, 484-487.

DAVENTRY, Academy at; its state in a theological point of view, ii. 390.
DAVID; remarkable preservation of the kingdom in his family, iii. 445. The
promised perpetuity of his government realized in Christ, ib.

DEATH; its solemn consequences, i. 191, iii. 389; its universal prevalence, ii.
372. Christianity the only means of dispelling the fear of death, and con-
soling under the death of friends, 374, 375. Importance of preparation for
death, 376, iii. 396-398. Uncertainty of the time of death urged as an argu-
ment for constant readiness, 316. That uncertainty shown to be wisely and
graciously ordained, 325, 326. Death considered as the enemy of man, 388-
390. Why called "the last enemy," 390, 391. How conquered by the Lord
Jesus Christ, 195, 392, 393. Destined destruction of death, 393. Manner
in which this should be contemplated by the Christian, 395, 396.
DEATH, SPIRITUAL; iii. 71. Implies the withdrawment of God from the
soul, 72, 73; and the total universal prevalence of corruption, 73.

DEATH OF CHRIST; its sacrificial character, iii. 433; its efficacy, 434.
Absurdity of supposing that Christ died as our example, and not to atone for
our sins, 437. Extent of Christ's death, iii. (Mem.) 76.

DEISM; its affinity with Socinianism, iii. 29–32; the gradual manner in which
it takes possession of the mind, 212.

DE LOLME; his work on the Constitution, ii. 250.

DEMOSTHENES; the most powerful orator ever known, iii. (Mem.) 66.
DEPRAVITY OF MAN; causes of its extraordinary prevalence before the
deluge, iii. 53–56. Manner in which it affects the moral government of God,
366, 367.

DEVOTION; scriptural devotion described, iii. 32. Neglect of devotional
exercises by many professors, 231. Peculiar character of the devotion of
heaven, 200-202.

DIFFERENCES OF OPINION; in the primitive church, i. 324. Manner
in which the apostle Paul directed them to be treated, 325-327, 462–465.
DISPENSING POWER, in religion; its origin and nature explained, i. 436.
The advocates of mixed communion vindicated from the charge of assuming it,
314-316, 437-441.

DISCOURAGEMENTS OF THE PIOUS enumerated, iii. 372-377. Consid-
erations by which they may be removed, 377–379.

DISSENT; mixed communion shown to be consistent with its principle, i. 446–
448, 479. Reply to the charge that it tends to democracy, ii. 263, 264.
DISSENTERS; reproached and insulted by the tory party, ii. 76. Historical
defence of their conduct, 76-78. Ground of their separation from the estab-
lished church, 78. Causes of the animosity manifested against them, 81.
Their attachment to the principles of freedom, 82. Reply to the accusation
of republicanism, and other charges brought against them, 83. Vindicated from
the charge of hypocrisy, 175, 176. Absurdity of supposing them guilty of
revolutionary designs, 176. Not ordinarily accustomed to vilify the established
clergy, 179. Impossibility of suppressing them by severe measures, 188.
Disastrous consequences of such an attempt, 189, 193. The injury it would
inflict on the country, in a moral point of view, indicated, 189, 190. The
revocation of the edict of Nantes adduced as an illustration, 190. The increase
of dissenters owing to their superior piety and zeal, 260.

DISSENTING MINISTERS; peculiarly bound to be well versed in the prin-
ciples of freedom, ii. 21, 22.

DONATISTS; their peculiar sentiments, i. 487.
DUELLING, ii. 252, 253.

ECCLESIASTICAL ESTABLISHMENTS; opposed to the scriptural idea
of a Christian church, i. 446. Incompatible with the spiritual nature of Chris-
tianity, ii. 78–80. Error, infidelity, and corruption shown to be their natural
fruits, 79, 80. Political evils connected with them, 80. Their persecuting
spirit, ib. The designs of establishments, as distinct from those of religion
pointed out, 179, 180.

ECLECTIC REVIEW; its origin, iii. 221.

EDINBURGH REVIEW; notice of its strictures on missions, i. 174 (note).
EDUCATION; its advantages, illustrated by a comparative view of the state of
Scotland and Ireland, i. 119. Answer to the objection that knowledge will

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