A fourth volume containing one hundred and fifty sermons on several texts of Scripture…

Let it not affright thee, Reader, to hear a dead Saint speak, a dead Minister preach; for 'tis the same Spirit of Life and Power which once breathed from the Pulpit, that now breaths from the Press; the same Gospel which once dropped from his gracious Lips, flows now from his sanctified Pen.

Let it not affright thee, Reader, to hear a dead Saint speak, a dead Minister preach; for 'tis the same Spirit of Life and Power which once breathed from the Pulpit, that now breaths from the Press; the same Gospel which once dropp'd from his gracious Lips, flows now from his sanctified Pen.

Although the serious Perusal of these spiritual Discourses, will more effectually commend them to thy Acceptance, than the most elaborate Recommendation of the Prefacer; yet I must not betray the Truth in concealing what the observing Reader will soon discern; Acquired Learning humbly waiting upon Divine Revelation; great Ministerial Gifts managed by greater Grace; Warm Affections guided by a solid Judgment; Fervent Love to Saints and Sinners, kindled by a burning Zeal for the Interest of a Saviour; and a plain Elegance of Stile adapted to the meanest Capacity, yet far above the Contempt of the highest Pretender.

Although the serious Perusal of these spiritual Discourses, will more effectually commend them to thy Acceptance, than the most elaborate Recommendation of the Prefacer; yet I must not betray the Truth in concealing what the observing Reader will soon discern; Acquired Learning humbly waiting upon Divine Revelation; great Ministerial Gifts managed by greater Grace; Warm Affections guided by a solid Iudgment; Fervent Love to Saints and Sinners, kindled by a burning Zeal for the Interest of a Saviour; and a plain Elegancy of Stile adapted to the meanest Capacity, yet far above the Contempt of the highest Pretender.