Twelve lectures upon the history of saint Paul

word of God, or as set forth in the
admirable Articles, Offices, and Liturgy
of that Church to which it is the
Author's highest earthly privilege to
belong.

Upper Chelsea,

January, 1833.

CONTENTS.

LECTURE I.

Acts xix. 20.

“So mightily grew the word of God, and prevaiied.”

St. Paul at Ephesus—Modern miracles—The seven sons

of Sceva—The magicians burn their books,.. Page 1

LECTURE II.

Acts xx. 24.

None of these things move me, neither count I my life

dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy,

and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to

testify the gospel of the grace of God.”

St. Paul at Troas–Eutychus-St. Paul's address to the

elders of the Ephesian church—“None of these

things move me,”

LECTURE III.

Acts xx. 36, 37, 38.

“ And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down and

prayed with them all; and they all wept sore, and fell on

Paul's neck and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the

words which he spake, that they should see his face no

more."

St. Paul's address to the elders of the Ephesian church

concluded-On parting with Christian friends,.. 43

LECTURE IV.

Acts xxi, 13.

“I am ready, not to be bound only, but also to die at Jeru-

salem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.

St. Paul at Tyre-At the house of Philip the evangelist,

at Cesarea-Interview with Agabus—Dangers of the

sun-shine hours of life“ The will of the Lord

be done,”

LECTURE V.

ACTS xxi. 26.

“ Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying

himself with them, entered into the temple, to signify the
accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an

offering should be offered for every one of them.”

St. Paul at Jerusalem-Countenances by his example an

adherence to the ceremonial law-On the conces-

sions made, by religious people, to the world,... 91

LECTURE VI.

Acts xxiii. 11.

“ And the night following, the Lord stood by him, and

said, Be of good cheer, Paul; for as thou hast testified of

me in Jerusalem, 80 must thou bear witness also at Rome.”

St. Paul a prisoner in the hands of the Romans—The

Jews' unholy jealousy of the Gentiles-St. Paul
sentenced to be scourged-Claims the privilege of a
Roman citizen—Carried before the Sanhedrim-The
Lord Jesus Christ appears to St. Paul in a vision-
The Lord's presence with His people to the end
of time,

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LECTURE VII.

Acts xxiv, 25.

“ And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and

judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy

way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will

call for thee."

St. Paul before Felix-His reply to the charge of Ter-

tullus-St. Paul before Felix and Drusilla-"Reasons

of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to

come”—The sinner's procrastination....... 147

LECTURE VIII.