BY THE REV. NEWTON SMART, M.A. OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, OXFORD. “WHEN THY JUDGMENTS ARE IN THE EARTH, THE INHABITANTS OF THE WORLD WILL LEARN RIGHTEOUSNESS.” LONDON: PRINTED FOR J. G. & F. RIVINGTON, ST. PAUL’S CHURCH-YARD, AND WATERLOO-PLACE: AND SOLD BY J. HATCHARD & SON, PICCADILLY; PARKER, & TALBOYS, OXFORD; ANDREWS, DURHAM; CHARNLEY, NEWCASTLE; RENNEY, SUNDERLAND; AND OTHER BOOKSELLERS. 1832. LONDON: PRINTED BY GILBERT & RIVINGTON, ST. JOHN’S SQUARE. TO THE REV

It is from the volume of inspiration—whence he derives all the light which he enjoys, as to the providence, beneficence, and love of God; whence he draws all the knowledge he possesses as to the nature of his own being, the object of his present existence, and the place of his final destination;—man must learn his duty under the Divine dispensations.  The Holy Scriptures are to the true Christian “a lamp unto his feet, and a light unto his paths.” [13b]   When pursuing his heavenward journey thr

The duty of personal reformation under Divine visitations, has been dwelt upon at considerable length; at once from its private and public importance: for it is thus only a national reformation can be effected.  The good Christian will ever discharge equally faithfully all the duties and obligations which attach to him as an individual and as a member of society.  Little is he acquainted with the Catholic spirit and scope of Christianity, who supposes the believer to be occupied solely in securi

O Almighty and Everlasting God, whose gracious and never-failing Providence orders all things, both in heaven and earth; we, Thy unworthy servants, most humbly beseech Thee, to look with an eye of pity upon thy afflicted people.  We have sinned, O Lord, and done wickedly; in the days of our prosperity we have forgotten Thee, the bounteous Giver of all good: but Thou dealest not with the sons of men after their sins, nor rewardest them according to their iniquities.  Have mercy, therefore, upon u