To the spiritual reader, no apology will be requisite, for the numerous extracts which are inserted from the Writings of St. Paul. These form the intrinsic value of the Work. They are precious Jewels, however humble may be the casket in which they are conveyed. What language can so well describe the inward joys and griefs of the Apostle, as his own pathetic addresses to the churches of the saints. By them, he being dead yet speaketh. May He, whose Power is manifested in the weakest instruments, be pleased to render this humble tribute of affection to His cause subservient to the purposes of His glory. CONTENTS. with from the Jews. His Reception at Jerusalem by the Apostles. The Natural Energy of his Character. Page 34. CHAPTER IV. An account of the Persecutions which Paul endured for the sake of the Gospel. Page 51. CHAPTER V. Continuation of the Apostle's trials. Page 63. On Conversion. St. Paul's delight in preaching the Gos- pel. The Character of the persons to whom he wrote The Prayers of St. Paul for the Christian Converts. His Labour to promote the stability of Believers. The Warnings of Spiritual Declensions. His Glorying in the Cross of Christ. His Tenderness of Spirit. His View of the Law and the Gospel. Page 108. CHAPTER IX. Paul's Disinterestedness. His Parental Solicitude for his Spiritual Children. His Self-renunciation. His Chris- tian Forbearance with weak brethren. Page 129. CHAPTER X. On the Character of St. Paul, as a Man of Prayer. His unbending Integrity. Page 150. The Outline of the Apostle's Preaching. His description CHAPTER XVII. On the Spiritual Conflict-Continued. Page 256. CHAPTER XVIII. St. Paul's Sources of Consolation: viz.—The Covenant Titles of Jehovah. The Immutability of the Divine CHAPTER XIX. St. Paul's Description of Christian Charity. On Self examination. Page 296. CHAPTER XX. On Gospel Sanctification as stated by St. Paul in his Epistles. Page 313. CHAPTER XXI. On the special Gifts of God. The Importance of Humi lity in contemplating the Purposes of Jehovah. The Stability of the New Covenant. Page 327. CHAPTER XXII. On the Eternal Love of God the source of the believer's |