in his views of Christ, 473-475. The
Gospel, in what sense preached unto
Abraham, XVII. 65-68. Inquiry,
whether we are the children of Abraham,
XIX. 392, 393. How we may become
so, 393, 394.

Abrogation of the ceremonial law, XIV.
438-440.

Absalom, dethronement of David by, III.
281-286. David's lamentation over him,
294-298.

Abstaining from all appearance of evil, the
duty of, XVIII. 360, 361. Its import-
ance, 362, 363.

Acceptance for all sincere worshippers,
VIII. 481-485. A forgiving spirit neces-
sary to our acceptance with God, XI. 207,
208. The reasonableness of it, 208-210.
A state of acceptance with God, one of
the benefits of justification by faith, XV.
117. Desirableness of it, at the day of
judgment, XVIII. 383. The Christian's
privilege, to be assured of his acceptance
with God, XX. 377, 378.

Access to God, in ordinances, V. 332–335.
Is one of the privileges of adoption, XVII.
164. It is through the Son, 308; and by
the Spirit, 309. The excellency of this
way of access, 310, 311. Access to God

through the vail, XIX. 333. The grounds
of it, 334, 335. In what manner we are
to approach Him, 335, 336.

Accession of the king, improved, V. 522—

524.

Account, final, importance of preparing
for, IV. 457-462.

Accountableness of men to God, for all their
advantages, XIII. 79; especially for
their treatment of Jesus Christ, 80. The
grounds and measure of man's accounta-
bleness, XII. 485, 486. Accountableness
of those who hear the Gospel, XIII. 373
-375. See JUDGMENT.

Accusation of Jesus before Pilate, XIII.
126-128.

'Accuser of the brethren,' Satan why so
termed, XXI. 171, 172.

Achan's guilt, II. 575, 576. Its punish-
ment, 576-578. Instruction derivable
from it, 578-580.

Acquaintance with God, nature of, IV.
418, 419. How far attainable, 419. Be-
nefits resulting from it, 419, 420. V. 464.
Necessity of caution in selecting our
acquaintance among men, III. 384, 385.
Actions, doubtful, the moral quality of, how
to be determined, III. 496, 497.
Activity, the duty of believers, V. 18, 19.
In what circumstances called for, VIII.
32, 33. When it must give way to con-
fidence in God, 33-35. Activity in
God's service recommended, XIX. 337
-341.

Adam, creation of, in the Divine image,

I. 1. The covenant made with, 12. Temp-
tation and fall of, 24. Excuses made

by, after his fall, 31. The way of salva-
tion illustrated to him, 40-44. Our fall
in Adam a mystery, V. 279. Death by
Adam, and life by Christ, XV. 132-134.
Adam, a type of Christ, XVI. 367–370.
Adherence to Christ, the necessity of, XI.
369-373. Reason for it, XVIII. 221,
222.

Admonitions, danger of forgetting, III. 11.
Adonibezek, conduct and punishment of,
III. 1-6.

ADOPTION.

The nature of the spirit of adoption,
opened and explained, XVII. 162–164.
Is the privilege of the sons of God, XX.
415. Adoption to be the children of God,
the benefit of receiving Christ, XIII. 193
-196. The spirit of adoption contrasted
with the spirit of bondage, XV. 276–282.
The privileges which flow from adoption,
XVII. 164-166. See further, Children
of God, and Sons of God.
Adoration of God, enforced, VI. 267, 268.
Adulterous woman, ensnaring question put
to Christ concerning, XIII. 430. In what
manner he escaped the snare, 430-432.
Reflections on his dismissal of the woman,
432, 433.

Adultery, prohibited in thought, as well as
in deed, XI. 128, 129. How punished by
the law of England, II. 193, note.

ADVENT OF CHRIST.

I. The FIRST Advent:-The time of it
foretold, I. 305, 306. A ground of joy,
VI. 174-177. X. 495-499. XII. 231-
235. The approach of Messiah, as God,
described, VIII. 125–127. The time
and manner of the first advent, XVII.
155-162. The time and end of it, IX.
562-567. The end or purpose of it,
XII. 229, 230. XIII. 503-505. XVII.
1-6. Signs of it, X. 176-179.
effects, 604-608. XIII. 496, 497; and
consequences, I. 307, 308.

Its

II. The SECOND Advent :-Its time and
manner, XIV. 237-239. To be expected
by us, XI. 537-543. 571. Its certainty,
XIV. 470-473. XXI. 11. Its aspect on
different classes of mankind, 11 — 13.
Improvement to be made of it, XVI.
513-515. It is a motive to moderation,
XVIII. 117. In what manner Christ will
come, XX. 563. The ends of his coming,
564. How it is to be waited for, XII.
171-173. Its suddenness, XIII. 13—
20. It will be without sin unto salvation,
XIX. 312-316.

Advice, in what manner to be given, XII.
329, 330.

Advocacy of Christ, illustrated, XX. 372-
375.-See INTERCESSION.
Affections, religious, counsels for the regu-
lation of, I. 406. Our affections are to
be set on heavenly things, XVIII. 228,
229. And why, 229-231. The exercise

of gracious affections, an evidence of the work of God on the soul, V. 482. Affiance in God, enforced and recommended, V. 282, 503. VI. 169. XX. 371, 372. The strengthening and augmenting of our affiance in Christ, the design of the Scriptures, 545, 546.

AFFLICTIONS.

The upright

I. Design and Uses of Afflictions:-The most eminent saints not exempt from afflictions, IV. 322. The benefit of afflictions, 381, 382. XII. 12. person's consolation under them, IV. 420-422. They are a mercy, 507. What use we are to make of afflictive providences, VI. 55. They open our ears to instruction, 340; make us feel our need of better things than this world can give, 341; drive us to God in prayer, ibid. bring us to a saving knowledge of Christ, ibid. 342. The blessedness of the knowledge gained by affliction, 342, 343. Our duty under overwhelming afflictions, 480. They are designed for our good, VII. 195, 196; and will be of short duration, 196, 197. They are to be received as from God, 537. A saint's view of his afflictions, IX. 322-324. They are a means, by which God sifts his people, X. 235, 236. How God deals with his The people in affliction, 533-535. Christian's experience in affliction delineated, XVI. 498-501. Afflictions are the fruits of God's love, and topics of consolation under them, XIX. 459-465. The ends of affliction, XX. 141-144. II. Examples of Resignation under Afflictions:-AARON, on the death of his sons, I. 614, 615. JOB, under his afflictions, IV. 320–325. XX. 112-118. DAVID, III. 286-289. The WOMAN OF SHUNEM, on the death of her only son, 484-487. The Lord JESUS CHRIST, XIII. 557

560.

10-14.

Ai, defeat of the Israelites at, II. 569574.

All in all, in what sense God is so, XV.
463-465. And also Jesus Christ, XVI.
17-32.

All-sufficiency of Christ, XIII. 405.
Almost Christian compared with the real
Christian, XIV. 581-586.
Alms-deeds, cautions against ostentation in,
XI. 172-173. Directions concerning
them, 174, 175.

Altar of incense, typical institution of, I. 478-480. Its import as an emblematic rite, 481-483. Why the fire of the altar was never to go out, 598-602. Design of the altar of witness, 611-615. The pre-eminence of the Christian altar, XIX. 525, 526; and the duties arising from it, 526, 527.

Alternative, the sinner's great one, II. 335-341, 456–458.

Amaziah, conflict of, between duty and interest, IV. 155-160. Reproved for despising the counsel of God, 160-165. Ambassadors for Christ, ministers are, XVI. 525. XIX. 545. Ambition of James and John, reproved, XII. 109-114. What should be the proper object of our ambition, 115. Legitimate ambition illustrated, 116-121. The ambitious guest reproved, 518-521. Holy ambition encouraged, XVIII. 100—

Angels, Christ's superiority to, XIX. 143-
148. 161-165. Their ministry evinced
in their services for God's people of old,
149-151; and still exercised towards
the heirs of salvation, 151-154. They
are interested in the Gospel, XX. 150—
154. The angel's oath, that "there should
be time no longer," explained, XXI. 161
-164. The angel of the Apocalypse com-
missioned to preach the Gospel unto all
nations, 185, 186. His execution of that
commission, 187-192. The deliverance
of the Israelites from the destroying
angel, I. 381-384. Angel obstructing
Balaam, II. 136-140. Jacob wrestling
with the angel, X. 127–130.
The em-
ployment of angels, XI. 560. The incar-
nation of Christ announced to Mary by
an angel, XII. 215-220. The angels'
song for the incarnation of Christ, 239-
244. They rejoice over a repenting
sinner, 540, 543. And why, 543, 544.
How they are made wiser by the Gospel,
XVII. 320-322.

'Angel of the Lord' at the burning bush,
was Christ, I. 320. Christ, the angel sent
before the Israelites, 449. Danger of
neglecting him under this character, 450.
Anger of God, how provoked, IV. 182; and
to be averted, 183, 184. With whom God
is angry, VI. 29. Caution against pro-
voking it, 30. The anger of God, a reason
for turning to him, 116-120.
Animosities, rekindling of, to be avoided,
I. 255.

Anointing oil, uses and import of, I. 489—

492.

Ant, example of, proposed to the sluggard,
VII. 68, 69.

Antediluvian world, wicked state of, I. 66-
68, 71. Regret excited by it in Jehovah,
72. His determination to destroy man,
73, 74.

Antichrist:-The destruction of the papal
antichrist foretold, IX. 533–538.
Antinomians, different classes of, XII. 115,
116. Caution against Antinomian prin-
ciples, XVIII. 369, 370; and doctrines,
XIX. 519, 520.

Antioch, Barnabas's address to the Dis-
ciples at, XIV. 394-398. Their bene-
volence, 399-402.

Antiquity of the Gospel, I. 45, 192.
Antitype, import of, XIX, 293.
Apollos, qualifications of, for the ministry,
XIV. 481, 482. His ministerial exertions,
482, 483.

Apostasy deprecated, II. 51-54. Its sin
and danger, 361-366. The evil of it,
XIX. 344-346; and danger, 346–348.
The apostasy of man from God, de-
lineated, VIII. 360-362. The apostasy
of Demas, XIX. 82. The occasion of it,
83.

Instruction to be derived from it,
83-85. How far men may go in religion,
and yet apostatize from it, 233, 234. Their

awful condition, 234, 235. Apostates in
a worse state than ever, XX. 333-340.
Caution against apostasy, 353. A direc-
tion for preventing it, 354. The insincere,
why suffered to become apostates, 405,

406.

Apostles, call of, how far applicable to us,
XI. 42, 43. In what manner we should
obey it, 44, 45. Christ's choice of them,
XII. 331. A lesson to us, 332, 333.
Their limited commission, XI. 307, 308.
The commission of ministers of the Gospel
more extended than that of the Apostles,
309, 310. Their self-diffidence, XII.
181-185. Christ's condescension, in
washing their feet, XIV. 1–5. Why the
Apostles did not always exercise their
gift of miracles, XII. 70, 71. Christ for-
saken by all the Apostles and Disciples,
XI. 563-567. Christ's commission to
them, after his resurrection, 617-620.
Their dulness in comprehending his pre-
diction of his sufferings, XIII. 38-40.
They were to preach the Gospel first at
Jerusalem, 178-181. One of them said
to be a devil, and why, XIII. 411, 412.
Its warning to us, 413, 414. The measure
of inspiration given to them, XIV. 214—
216; and the authority given to them,
216, 217. The out-pouring of the Holy
Spirit upon them, 239-244. In what
light it is to be regarded by us, 245–248.
Their magnanimity, 320-322. Their
decision that the ceremonial law is abro-
gated, 441, 442. Importance of the apo-
stolic epistles, XV. 5, 6.

Apostolical Benediction, explained, XVI,
642-644.

Appeal of God, to self-justifying sinners,
X. 586-592. An appeal to men of wis-
dom and candour, on the nature of the
Gospel, and on the duty of every man to
exercise his judgment in relation to it,
XVI. 229-239. On the corruption of
human nature, 239-250. On the new
birth, 250-265; and on justification by
faith, 266-283.

Apprehension of Jesus Christ, XI. 560—
563.

Ark, obedience and faith of Noah in build-
ing, I. 75. XIX. 385-388. The ark was
a type of Christ, XX. 238-241; also of
the Church of Christ, I. 79-84. The
prayer of Moses at the removal and rest-
ing of the ark, II. 27-29. Eli's anxiety
for it, III. 133-135. Its capture, 135.
The ark returned to Beth-shemesh, 137-
141. Punishment of Uzzah for touching
it, 242-246. The circumstance of David's
dancing before it, explained, 247–252.
His thanksgiving at the carrying of it up
to Jerusalem, IV. 9-13. The praises of
the Jews, on depositing it in the temple,
57-65.

Arminians, evils of adopting the peculiar
schemes of, in interpreting the Scriptures,

Banner:-God's banner over his people, V. 441-445.

BAPTISM.

1. The Baptism of CHRIST:-Christ fulfilled all righteousness by being baptized, XI. 31-35. The descent of the Holy Spirit at his baptism, XII. 294-298. The bloody baptism of Christ, XII. 489, 490. Why he longed for its accomplishment, 490, 491.

II. ANALOGY between Baptism and Circumcision, I. 136, 137. The ark compared with Baptism, I. 79, 80. Baptism the antitype of Noah's flood, XX. 239. How it saves us, 240, 241. Difference between the baptism of John and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, XI. 25, 26. Baptism not the same with regeneration, XIII. 246, 247. XVI. 246, 250, 254— 260; nor does the mere act of baptism save us, XIV. 439, 440.

III. The SUBJECTS of Baptism:-The baptism of infants vindicated, I. 138. Mistakes concerning the time of, exposed, ibid.

IV NATURE and EFFICACY of Baptism:It is a sign and seal, IX. 152. Necessary, when it may be had, XII. 200. Faith, a qualification for baptism, XIV. 348. Connexion between baptism and the prayer of faith, 543, 544. A change of heart not necessarily wrought in baptism, XV. 231, 232. What, in the judgment of charity, we possess, the very instant we profess ourselves to be Christ's, XVII. 149–152. What in reality we do possess when we are really Christ's, 152, 153. Addresses, founded thereon, 153–155.

V. The OBLIGATIONS of the Baptismal Covenant :-How baptized persons ought to live, I. 138, 139. What vows were made for us, at our baptism, V. 433; and the obligations thereby entailed upon us, 435, 436.

We are all brought into one body, and must cheerfully perform its duties, XVI. 307, 308. The danger and mistake of resting in the outward form of baptism, XI. 26. Caution against laying an undue stress upon it, XVI. 310. Barabbas spared, and Christ condemned, XI. 588-593. XIII. 132-135. Barnabas, character of, XIV. 398. His address to the disciples at Antioch, 394— 398.

Bartimeus, situation of, XII. 121, 122. Healed of his blindness by Christ, 122, 123. Effect of his cure upon him, 123,

124.

Barzillai's address to David, considered, III. 299-302.

Beauty of Jehovah, wherein it consists, VI. 126-128. Imparted to his people, VI. 128-131. Of Christ, in his divine, human, and mediatorial character, X. 504, 505.

BELIEVERS.

I. The CHARACTER and DUTY of Believers: -They are poor in spirit, V. 59; are of the day,' XVIII. 346, 347. They have the witness of the Spirit, XX. 537, 539. They make the Lord their refuge, V. 59. VI. 132, 133. They have a principle of integrity in their hearts, V. 66; and a corresponding conduct in their lives, 67, 68. Their dispositions towards God, V. 451, 456. They wait upon God, V. 465. Their obedience illustrated by that of Abraham, I. 99. Their resemblance to God in love, XX. 501—504; and consequent blessedness, 505, 506. Their DUTY, to bear an open testimony to the doctrine of the Trinity, XX. 536. Encouraged to persevere, III. 39-42. Adoring God for his mercies, V. 188191. Their ground for gratitude, VIII. 91. II. The PRIVILEGES of Believers :-Their happy state, XIII. 333-337. Their character vindicated, V. 59, 60. They have God for their God, III. 462, 463. They are the sons of God, and consequent privileges, XX. 417. 421. The wonderful love of God in bringing them into this relation, 417-420.422. Their salvation is assured, V. 69, 70. Their security in God, V. 211, 212. VI. 137–141. IX. 245-247. The goodness of God towards them, illustrated, V. 213-217. The blessedness of their waiting upon God, 466, 467. Their employment on earth, a preparation for heaven, 467. Their blessedness in seasons of trouble, VI. 134, 135. 186. No evil shall befall them, 139, 140. The weak believer encouraged, VIII. 138-143. Their happy state, XVI. 365, 366. They are the happiest persons upon earth, VII. 516. Are for signs and wonders, 517-520. Their song, 555-559, 563-567. They are clad with the garments of salvation, 567-572. Folly of calling ourselves believers, while we exercise an unforgiving spirit, XIII. 5. The believer's interest in Christ's fulness, 206-210. The certainty of his salvation, XIV. 423. The believer's righteousness, XV. 75-79. The believer's security in Christ, XV. 121-126. Happy state of believers in general, 128; particularly of the more advanced believer, 129, 130. He is risen with Christ in newness of life, 146-149. Victory over sin promised to him, 150153. Their spiritual conflicts, 174–180. The Holy Spirit's work in them, 252264. God dwells in them, 265, 266; this a motive to holiness, 266. Their privileges, 287-289. How they are filled with the Holy Ghost, XVII. 396, 397; and their delightful employment, 397, 398. They are called to the privilege of suffering for Christ's sake, XVIII. 36— 40. How Christ is their gain, 92-96. Moderation and watchfulness enforced on