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In Folder: Manuscripts of Rev Samuel Marsden (1765-1838)
Hebrews 1:6 'And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.' Theme: Divine worship of God. Observes that the testimonies of God have given confirmation of every fundamental doctrine of the holy religion. Discusses how Christ is a proper object of divine worship and that his Incarnation affords aspecial call to worship him. Urges People to welcome Christ and submit to his Government. 12pp., complete., watermark 1803
Romans 6:23 'For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God iseternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.' Theme: The Gift of Eternal Life or distribution ofrewards and punishments. Considers man's descent and God's mercy. Concludes thatsin results in a death of everlasting misery and the godly life one of everlasting happiness. 10pp., 2pp. appear to be a continuation of the sermon 3pp. are a repitition of the beginning of this sermon, possibly added later., watermark 1818
Job 27:6 '...My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.' Theme: Conscience. Considers the proper office of conscience, our duty to our conscience, and shows how we should obey what it dictates. Concludes with the cautions that we should guard against an evil, guilty, confident and unfeeling conscience. 8pp., complete., watermark 1824
1) Psalm 35:3 'say unto my soul, r am thy salvation.' Theme: Salvation. Proposes the petition as offered in the text, as suited to us. Concludes with and address to improve our Privileges to honour God. 7pp., incomplete.(2) 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 - 'For our light affliction...' Theme: Belief in Christ. Considers the object of a christians pursuit, the effects of his troubles and the communion between them. Concludes with the inferences that the majority are seeking earthly things while those pressing for heavenly things are few, and the blessedness of the true Christian. 7pp., complete. (3)2pp. belonging to the first sermon about contending with sin, satan and death. 16pp., sewn together.
Mark 2:8-12 'And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves...' Theme: The Benevolence of Christ. Considers the authority he exercised and his vendication of it. Believes we should be thankful for any affliction that brings us to Jesus and that it is possible to intercede with God on behalf of ungodly friends. 6pp., complete.
Luke 6:19 'And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.' Theme: The Benevolence of Christ. Considers the analogy between Christ's miracles and spiritual blessings and how this relates to what will be done with our deceased souls, and endeavours to improve on the text to illustrate the direction that should be taken. Concludes with a reference to the state of those who touched him. 12pp., complete., watermark 1815?
Isaiah 25:6-8 'And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast...' Theme: The Lords Salvation. Endeavours to illustrate this Gospel as it affords a feast to the hungry, light to the blind and victory to the oppressed. Concludes with the question of what will happen to those who do not begin to reconcile now. 10pp.. complete.
1 Samuel 2:25 'If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him : but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him...' Theme: The Ungodly men and Justice. Refers to the sins of Eli. Observes and elaborates upon the dispersing of Justice by qualified and authorized Persons. Considers it necessary along with Magistrates and Judges for Government. Justifies its existence by drawing a parallel with the formation of Israel. Concludes with a warning about the approaching day of Judgement and the state of Souls. 8pp., complete., watermark 1797
1 John 3:20-21 'For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things...' Theme: The day of Judgement. Considers how far the testimonies of our conscience maybe depended upon and the benefit and comfort in having the testimony in our favour. Concludes with a warning to take care of the conduct and conscience. 12pp., complete., watermark 1809
Luke 11:27-28 'And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice...' Theme: The true Christian. Analyses the character of the true Christian and his blessedness in relation to the text. Concludes with an address to those who hear the word of God and do not keep it, and to those who do keep it. 12pp., complete., watermark 1809
Revelations 20:11-15 '...and the dead were judged out of those things which werewritten in the books...' Theme: Judgement Day. Considers the appearance of the Judge, the persons who shall be judged and the Rule of Judgement when the sentence shall be executed. Concludes with a warning to be aware because all shall be judged. 6pp., complete.
Lamentations 3:27-29 'It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth...' Theme: Afflictions. Proposes to show the benefit of early Afflictions by considering the general view and the view mentioned in the text. Concludes with an address to those who have experienced no particular Afflictions. 12pp., complete., watermark 1800
