Church register Volume 2

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. 1827 ...name; and the promised influence of the Holy Spirit, to renew and sanctify the hearts of those who seek it with the prayer of he has besought sinners, in Christ's stead, to be reconciled to God; and finally declared the condemnation of all who reject these gracious offers and continue impenitent and unbelieving; even the wrath of God abiding on them. From thence too, have the professed disciples of the meek and lowly Jesus been instructed to adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things; to evidence the sincerity of their faith, by a correspondent walk and conversation, and in unreserved obedience to all the precepts of the gospel. No doubt the preacher often dwelt upon the transitory nature of things human, and endeavoured to elevate the thoughts and affections of his hearers to those heavenly treasures which endure for ever, by reminding them that the fashion of this world passeth away; that vanity is stamped on all earthly j enjoyments; and that even our best and purest j pleasures are uncertain and of short truths now forcibly verified on the very spot where they were spoken. Then has the little assembly been dismissed with the solemn benediction, which invoked for them that " peace which passeth all understanding," and the blessings of the Triune G&d. Here too, have been dispensed to many faithful ind devout recipients, the memorials of the dying love of their Lord and Master. At this altar have they renewed their vows of obedience to his service, and in communion with him have been strengthened and invigorated for their continued warfare with the world, the flesh, and the devil. In this little sanctuary, many whose hearts bled for themselves, and for their country, in those " times j which tried men's souls,...