Chap. XI-English History-Mr. Hume,

Chap XII-Important Eras of English History-

Alfred-King John-Henry VII.,

32

Chap. II-On Providence,

136

34

Chap. III-Practical use of the Doctrine of Provi-

dence,

141

Chap. XIII-Queen Elizabeth,

Chap. XIV-Moral Advantages to be drawn from

the Study of History, independent of the examples

it exhibits-It proves the Corruption of Human
Nature-It demonstrates the superintending
power of Providence-Illustrated by Instances,

Chap. XV-On the Distinguishing Characters of

Christianity,

Chap. XVI-On the Seripture Evidences of Chris-
tianity. The Christian Religion peculiarly adap-
ted to the Exigencies of Man; and especially cal-
culated to supply the Defects of Heathen Philo
sphy,

Chap. XVII-The use of History in teaching the

Choice of Favourites-Flattery-Our Taste Im-

proved in the Arts of Adulation-The Dangers

of Flattery exemplified,

Chap. XVIII-Religion Necessary to the Well-Be-

ing of States,

Chap. XIX-Integrity the true Political Wisdom,

Chap. XX-On the True Arts of Popularity,

Chap. XXI-The importance of the Royal Exam-

ple in promoting Loyalty-On False Patriotism-

Public Spirit,

Chap. XXII-On the Graces of Deportment-The

Dispositions necessary for Business-Habits of

Domestic Life,

Chap. XXIII-On the Choice of Society-Sincerity

the bond of Familiar Intercourse-Liberality-In-

stances of Ingratitude in Princes-On raising the

tone of Conversation-And of Manners,

Chap. XXIV-On the Art of Moral Calculation, and

forming a Just Estimate of Things and Persons,

Chap. XXV-On Erroneous Judgment-Character

of Queen Christina of Sweden-Comparison of

Christina with Alfred,

Chap. XXVI-Observations on the Age of Louis

XIV. and on Voltaire,

36

Chap. IV-Thy will be done,

144

Chap. V-On Parable,

148

Chap. VI-On the Parable of the Talents,

151

Chap. VII-On Influence, considered as a Talent

154

Chap. VIII-On Time, considered as a Talent,

159

38

Chap. IX-On Charity,

162

Chap. X-On Prejudice,

166

42

Chap. XI-Particular Prejudices,

171

Chap. XII-Farther Causes of Prejudice,

175

Chap. XIII-Humility the only true Greatness,

Chap. XIV-On Retirement,

177

182

45

Chap. XV-Dangers and Advantages of Retirement 187

Chap. XVI-An Inquiry, why some Good Sort of

People are not better,

190

Chap. XVII-The Inquiry, why some Good Sort of

People are not better, continued,

193

50

Chap. XVIII-Thoughts respectfully suggested to

Good Sort of People,

198

54

Chap. XIX-On Habits.

202

59

62

Chap. XX-On the Inconsistency of Christians with

Christianity,

208

Chap. XXI-Expostulation with the Inconsistent

Christian,

211

65

Chap. XXII-Reflections of an inconsistent Chris-

tian after a serious perusal of the Bible,

216

66

Chap. XXIII-The Christian in the World,

Chap. XXIV-Difficulties and Advantages of the

Christian in the World,

217

221

Chap. XXV-Candidus,

227

Chap. XXVI-The established Christian,

232

68

71

74

Chap. II-On the Historical Writers of the New

Testament,

244

Chap. III-On the Epistolary Writers of the New

Testament, particularly Saint Paul,

248

79

84

Chap. IV-Saint Paul's Faith, a practical principle 251

Chap. V-The Morality of Saint Paul,

254

icularly Addison and Johnson,

Chap. XXIX-Of Periodical Essay Writers, par-

87

Chap. XXX-Books of Amusement,

90

Chap. VI-The Disinterestedness of Saint Paul, 259

Chap. VII-Saint Paul's Prudence in his Conduct to-

ward the Jews,

263

Chap. XXXI-Books of Instruction,

94

tament,

Chap. XXXII-The Holy Scriptures-The Old Tes-

Chap. VIII-Saint Paul's Judgment in his inter-

course with the Pagans

268

Testament,

Chap. XXXIII-The Holy Scriptures-The New

95

Chap. IX-On the general Principle of Saint Paul's

Writings

273

Chap. XXXV-The Reformation,

Chap. XXXIV-On the abuse of Terms-Enthusi-
asm-Superstition-Zeal for Religious opinions
no Proof of Religion,

99

102

106

Chap. XXXVI-On the importance of Religious In-

stitutions and Observances-They are suited to the

Chap. X-On the Style and Genius of Saint Paul, 278

Chap. XI-Saint Paul's Tenderness of Heart,

Chap. XII-Saint Paul's Heavenly Mindedness,

Chap. XIII-A general View of the Qualities of St.

Paul-his Knowledge of Human Nature-his Deli-

cacy in giving Advice or Reproof-his Integrity, 293

Chap. XIV-Saint Paul on the Love of Money,

284

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