We live in a day when speculative and superficial religion abounds to a great degree. It would be considered an insult to call any one an irreligious man. Almost all hands are engaged in holding up what they call religion; but among the vast crowds that are engaged in this work, it is to be feared the number is but…

On this head I shall be very brief. The apostle Paul seems to have the same things in view, when he says, "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him." (Col 2:6) If ye received him as the Lord your righteousness and strength, your God, your life, your light, your wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, portion,…

This man is said to be, "not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the word."' In speaking on this part of the subject, I shall consider the doing of the word in a twofold sense; viz., internally and visibly. 1st. Internally; which may be comprised in the work of faith, patience of hope, and labour of love. Faith is…

Observe, our text does not say, "This man shall be blessed for his deed," but "in his deed." God hath ordained both the end and the means, and what God has joined together let no man put asunder. To slight the means of grace, and pay but little attention to our deportment among men, is a sad evidence that we…