Sermons on the Most Important and Interesting Subjects of Christianity (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1764 Excerpt: ... shaphat also, in a great strait, cried unto the Lord saying; we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to dot hut our eyes are upon thee f.--In like manner, when Peter was in prison, earnest prayer was made of the church unto God for him, without ceasing J.--Even Christ himself had special seasons of temptation and prayer; and when he was in that great conflict in the garden, being in an agony, it is said, be prayed the more earnestly U, Thus, in peculiar times of trouble and temptation, we have need of praying more earnestly than at cthere: Paul therefore directs us to come boldly unto the throne of grace, by Jesus Christ, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help IN TIME OF NEED . There is indeed no time when a Christian doth not stand in need of being upheld and protected by the power of God: But he is not always feelingly sensible of his own wants and weaknesses', nor is he at all seasons vexed alike, and strongly assaulted by sin and Satan: Therefore at those times especially it behoves him to strive, and fervently labour in prayer to the God of his salvation.... 'it t 2 Chron. xx. 12. X Acts xii. 5, Luke xxii. 44, Heb. iv. 16. hr" "' '' 'i., " 'f-f; T.r-"-tr. w'- It is the wisdom of a Christian, to know when it is most meet and seasonable for him to mourn, or to rejoice; to pray, and to give thanks: Wherefore James faith, if any be afflicted, let him pray; and if any be merry, let him sing psalms. But whereas the Christian soldier will be called upon both to pray and give thanks, in some respect or other, as long as he continues in the field of battle, wearing the Christian armour; it behoves him continually to watch, and stir up himself to pray without ceasing, and rejoice evermore; ...