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

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.

I can sincerely aver, that it's no part of the Design of this Epistle, to conciliate a Reputation to these Writings from the acknowledged Repute of their Reverend Author: Divine Truths need not those vulgar Artifices, they carry their own Credentials in themselves: nor yet to greaten the Author by magnifying his Works. Grace kept him above those Temptations, when labouring at the Footstool; and Glory has advanced him beyond their reach, now triumphing at the Throne. It was then his sufficient Honour to be an Earthen Vessel filled with Heavenly Treasure, that he might fill and enrich others; and he is now engaged, to his greater Satisfaction, in blessing that ever-blessed God, who served his gracious Counsels of him in the honourable, though despised Work of the Ministry.

I can sincerely aver, that it's no part of the Design of this Epistle, to conciliate a Reputation to these Writings from the acknowledged Repute of their Reverend Author: Divine Truths need not those vulgar Artifices, they carry their own Credentials in themselves: nor yet to greaten the Author by magnifying his Works. Grace kept him above those Temptations, when labouring at the Footstool; and Glory has advanc'd him beyond their reach, now triumphing at the Throne. It was then his sufficient Honour to be an Earthen Vessel filled with Heavenly Treasure, that he might fill and enrich others; and he is now engaged, to his greater Satisfaction, in blessing that ever-blessed God, who served his gracious Counsels of him in the honourable, though despised Work of the Ministry.