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CHRISTIAN MINISTERS; see Ministers.

CHRYSOSTOM; his remarks on the baptism of the disciples at Ephesus,
ii. 34.

CHURCH GOVERNMENT, vi. (Mem.) 118.
CHURCH OF ENGLAND; its peculiar advantages and securities, iii.
349-352. Necessity of reform in it, 165. Greatly dependent for public
respect on the character of its clergy, 352. Impolicy and impropriety of
endeavouring to put down other religious teachers, 353-356. Injurious
effects of such a measure on the clergy themselves, 356. Historical notice
of the decline of evangelical preaching in the church of England, iv. 83--
86. Danger of attempting to suppress it, 124. Extent of agreement
between the supporters of the church and those who dissent from it, v. 317.
CICERO; his opinions on the foundation of morals, i. 171.

CIRCUMCISION; necessary to a participation of the passover, ii. 47.
Examination of the supposed analogy between this institution and baptism
and the Lord's supper, 47-52, 64—66.

CIVIL GOVERNMENT; its origin, ii. 90. Reason of its institution and
limits of its power, 84. The respect due to it as the ordinance of God, i.
141-144. Grounds of submission, iii. 36. Its dependence on the will of
the people, 130. Its measures not to be wantonly and indiscriminately
censured, i. 141. Distinction between its objects and the designs of
christianity, iii. 8—10. A well-ordered government provides security for
its subjects, vi. 314; liberty, 317; plenty, 319; improvement in social
institutions, 321; stability, 323.

CLASSICS; their effects on morals, iv. 33.

CLERGY; special advantages of a temporal kind, possessed by the English
clergy, iii. 351. Importance of exemplary morals and diligence on their
parts, 352. Hostility of a large portion of them to evangelical preaching,
iv. 87-90. Their unpopularity in consequence, 105-107.

CLOUDS; the appearances of God under the former dispensation usually
accompanied with clouds and darkness, vi. 143.

COBBETT; unfairness of his statements in opposition to the Framework
Knitters' Fund, iii. 266. His objections answered, 268-272, 275-278,
281-286. His character described, 287–290. His pernicious designs, 292.
COMMUNITY OF GOODS; in what manner and to what extent it existed
in the early christian church, vi. 447.

CONDESCENSION; defined and explained, vi. 97. Necessity of its being
a voluntary act, 98-100. The condescension of Christ shewn to involve
his pre-existence and deity, 100-114. Imitation of his example urged
and enforced, 115-119.

CONDITIONS OF SALVATION, ii. 229. Statement of the doctrine of the
New Testament on that subject, iv. 452–455.

CONFIDENCE in human power, or wisdom in national affairs deprecated
i. 139-141.

CONSCIENCE; its suggestions to be seriously regarded, i. 360.
CONSTANTINE THE GREAT; account of his baptism, ii. 74.

CONTROVERSY; its advantages, iii. 85, iv. 423. Different grounds for
indisposition to theological controversy, iv. 420. Spirit in which it should
be conducted, 422.

CONVERSION; its nature, i. 236-238. Its causes, v. 128-131. Means
by which it is accomplished, 131–135.

CONVICTIONS OF SIN; often stifled, i. 233. Sometimes trusted in, 235.
COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE; its defence of the violation of the safe
conduct given to John Huss, iv. 245–247.

COWPER, the Poet; his epistolary style characterized, iv. 459.
COX, Rev. F. A., i. 95.

CRABBE, Rev. H.; sketch of his character, iv. 276.

CREEDS; their inefficacy to perpetuate correct religious belief, iv. 61–64.
CUSTANCE ON THE CONSTITUTION, Review of; desirableness of
general acquaintance with the laws and constitution of the country, iv. 37.
Its importance at the present time, 38. Character of the works of Miller,
De Lolme, and Blackstone, 39. Mr. Custance's work recommended, as
well adapted for the use of young persons. Criticism on his opinions re-
specting punishments, pensions, and sinecures, 42.

CYPRIAN; his observations on the unity of the Church, ii. 9, 459. His
violent language respecting the baptism of heretics and schismatics,
446-453.

DAVENTRY, Academy at; its state in a theological point of view, iv. 307.
DAVID; remarkable preservation of the kingdom in his family, vi. 312.
The promised perpetuity of his government realized in Christ, 313.
DEATH; its solemn consequences, i. 345, vi. 196; its universal preva-
lence, iv. 268. Christianity the only means of dispelling the fear of death,
and consoling under the death of friends, 274-276. Importance of prepa-
ration for death, 278, vi. 211–215. Uncertainty of the time of death
urged as an argument for constant readiness, vi. 45. That uncertainty
shewn to be wisely and graciously ordained, 64-67. Death considered as
the enemy of man, vi. 193-199. Why called 'the last enemy,' 199–201.
How conquered by the Lord Jesus Christ, v. 384, vi. 202-204. Destined
destruction of death, vi. 205. Manner in which this should be contemplated
by the Christian, 208–211.

DEATH, SPIRITUAL; v. 121-128. Implies the withdrawment of God
from the soul, 123-125;—and the total, universal prevalence of corrup-
tion, 125-127.

DEATH OF CHRIST; its sacrificial character, vi. 287; its efficacy, 289.
Absurdity of supposing that Christ died as our example, and not to atone
for our sins, 294. Extent of Christ's death, vi. (Mem.) 118.

DEISM; its affinity with socinianism, v. 33—39; the gradual manner in
which it takes possession of the mind, 416.

DE LOLME; his work on the Constitution, iv. 39.

DEMOSTHENES; the most powerful orator ever known, vi. (Mem.) 130.
DEPRAVITY OF MAN; causes of its extraordinary prevalence before the
deluge, v. 83-92. Manner in which it affects the moral government of
God, vi. 149-151.

DEVOTION; scriptural devotion described, v. 39. Neglect of devotional
exercises by many professors, 453. Peculiar character of the devotion of
heaven, 394-398.

DIFFERENCES OF OPINION; in the primitive church, ii. 89. Manner
in which the apostle Paul directed them to be treated, 91–96, 392–399.
DISPENSING POWER, in religion; its origin and nature explained,
ii. 332. The advocates of mixed communion vindicated from the charge of
assuming it, 66-70, 333-338.

DISCOURAGEMENTS; of the pious enumerated, vi. 161-170. Consi-
derations by which they may be removed, 170-175.

DISSENT; mixed communion shewn to be consistent with its principle,
ii. 355-359, 434. Reply to the charge that it tends to democracy,
iv. 66—68.

DISSENTERS; reproached and insulted by the Tory party, iii. 138. His-
torical defence of their conduct, 139–142. Ground of their separation
from the established church, 142. Causes of the animosity manifested
against them, 149. Their attachment to the principles of freedom, 151.
Reply to the accusation of republicanism, and other charges, brought against
them, 154. Vindicated from the charge of hypocrisy, 339. Absurdity of
supposing them guilty of revolutionary designs, 340. Not ordinarily ac-
customed to vilify the established clergy, 346. Impossibility of suppressing

them by severe measures, 367. Disastrous consequences of such an at-
tempt, 368, 377. The injury it would inflict on the country, in a moral
point of view, indicated, 369-371. The revocation of the edict of Nantes
adduced as an illustration, 372. The increase of Dissenters owing to their
superior piety and zeal, iv. 60.

DISSENTING MINISTERS; peculiarly bound to be well versed in the
principles of freedom, iii. 23-25.

DONATISTS; their peculiar sentiments, ii. 454.

DUELLING ; iv. 43-45.

ECCLESIASTICAL ESTABLISHMENTS; opposed to the scriptural idea
of a christian church, ii. 355. Incompatible with the spiritual nature of
christianity, iii. 143-192. Error, infidelity, and corruption, shewn to be
their natural fruits, 144-146. Political evils connected with them, 147.
Their persecuting spirit, 146-148. The designs of establishments, as
distinct from those of religion, pointed out, 346–348.
ECLECTIC REVIEW; its origin, v. 433.

EDINBURGH REVIEW; notice of its strictures on missions, i. 310.
EDUCATION; its advantages, illustrated by a comparative view of the
state of Scotland and Ireland, i. 201. Answer to the objection that know-
ledge will make the poor discontented and insubordinate, 202-204. Im-
portance of popular religious education, 217, vi. 257.
EDWARDS, President; his definition of virtue, i. 58. Mr. Hall's early
and lasting attachment to his writings, vi. (Mem.) 3, 99, 121.
ELECTION; v. 129, vi. (Mem.) 118. Clearly understood by the primitive
christians, ii. 290. Manner in which it should be preached, v. 454.
ENTHUSIASM; definition of it, iii. 393. Not unfrequently indulged at the
commencement of a religious course, 358, 394. Common mistakes respect-
ing it, 359, 394–400. Shewn to be a much less evil than superstition,
360. Dangerous only when oppressed, 390. Illustration of this remark
in the history of the Nonconformists, 391.
EQUALITY OF RIGHTS; defined, iii. 102.

ERROR; its innocence or sinfulness, in what manner to be held, v. 505.
Difficulty of precisely ascertaining the evil connected with it, in any given
case, ii. 143.

EUROPE; its superiority to Asia and Africa derived from the influence of
christianity, i. 309. Its political state in 1791, iii. 56—60, 66.

EVANGELICAL CLERGY; their sentiments and labours described, iv.
90-100. Accused of enthusiasm, 101. Their attachment to the esta-
blished church, 103. Their method of preaching defended, 109–112.
Vindication of the writers of this class, 113.

EVIL COMMUNICATIONS, described and enumerated, vi. 378-382.
Dangers connected with them, 384-391. Sources of deception in this
respect pointed out, 391-396.

EXCOMMUNICATION; when and why inflicted, ii. 79; its solemnity
and power, 123–126, 425.

EXPEDIENCY, in morals, denounced and exposed, i. 161–166. Awful
effects of the system, 166-169.

FACTION, in politics, described, iii. 42. Contrast between the spirit of
piety and the spirit of faction, 341.

FAITH, defined, v. 219; its necessity and importance in connexion with
missionary labour, i. 287. Defects of the faith of the Jews before the birth
of our Saviour, ii. 205. Faith susceptible of degrees, v. 220-222. Plea-
sures and advantages attending the increase of faith, 223-227. The
divine life imparted and received through faith, vi. 277.

FAMILY WORSHIP; practised by good men in every age, v. 247. The
natural and necessary acknowledgements of our dependence on God, and

our obligations to his goodness, 249. Its duty founded on the social
nature of man, 250. Its tendency to produce good impressions in the
minds of the children and servants, 252. The beneficial influence it exerts
on the character and conduct of the heads of families themselves, 256.
Pleas urged for the neglect of the duty, considered and answered, 258–261.
Hints on the best mode of performing it, 262.

FANATICISM defined, iii. 357. Its temporary duration, 358, 393.
FLESH; meaning of the word, as used in scripture, v. 98. The claims of
the flesh, 100-106. Their aspect on our future interests, 107.
FLETCHER, Rev. J.; his Lectures on the Roman Catholic religion, iv.
232.

FLETCHER, of Madeley; sketch of his character, iv. 352. Comparison of
his piety with that of Brainerd, ib.

FORMS OF PRAYER; why used by Socinian ministers, v. 41. Adopted
with advantage in many instances, 258.

FOSTER'S ESSAYS, Review of; division of authors into two classes, iv. 1.
Character of the metaphysical class, 2-6. The popular writers described,
7-9. General character of Mr. Foster's work, 10. Remarks on the man-
ner in which he has eulogized mental decision, 19. Observations on the
term 'romantic,' 20-22. Excessive use of technical phraseology in reli-
gion condemned, 26. Adherence to the language of scripture recom-
mended, 28. Origin and legitimate use of technical terms stated, 29. A
middle course suggested, 30-32. Notice of Mr. Foster's opinions on the
study of the classics, 33. Criticisms on his style, 35.
FRAMEWORK KNITTERS' FUND; its design and objects, iii. 239. Its
advantages, 240. Appeal on its behalf to the Framework Knitters them-
selves, 245; to the manufacturers, 246; to the community at large, 247.
Opposition experienced, 257. Inadequate remuneration of labour before
the establishment of the fund, 259. Its institution vindicated on the prin-
ciples of policy and self defence, and shown to be consistent with sound
political economy, 260-265. Its effects in raising wages, 268. Defence
of the fund from the attack of Cobbett, 268-272, 275-278, 282–286.
Probable consequences of its destruction, 272. Answer to the objection
that such an institution encourages idleness, 289.

FRANCE; state of that country before the revolution, i. 108. Dreadful
character of that revolution, 109.

FREEDOM; disappointment of its friends by the events of the French
revolution, i. 184. Disastrous effects of the successes of Buonaparte,
189-191. Connexion between freedom and the progress of christianity,
iii. 12-15. The Puritans distinguished for zeal in its cause, 15. Its
principles sustained by christianity, 17. Distinguished from faction, 42.
Supposed connexion of the principles of freedom with unitarianism,
43-47. Spiritual freedom described, vi. 318.

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS; difficulty of distinguishing between it and
licentiousness, iii. 97.

FREEDOM OF WORSHIP; an inalienable right, iii. 364. Impropriety
of interference with it on the part of the magistrate, 366. Its suppression
only to be attained by increased severities, 367, 402. Disastrous conse-
quences of such severities, 368.

FREE INQUIRY; essential to national welfare, iii. 84, 88. Its benefits
illustrated by an appeal to history, 85. The establishment of truth and
the overthrow of error proved to be its natural results, 89. Absurdity of
refusing the right of inquiry, 91. Answer to the objection that it tends to
sedition and anarchy, 92. Impolicy of attempting to suppress it by force,

98.

FREESTON, Rev. Joseph; his character delineated, iv. 355–359.
FRENCH REVOLUTION, i. 38. Its atheistical character, 46, 79, 147.
In what manner regarded in this country, 171.

FRIENDSHIP; reasons why it was not specifically enjoined by our Lord and
his apostles, i. 373-375. Considered as the natural fruit of virtue and
piety, ib. Essential to happiness, 376. Its advantages, 377-380.
Natural and religious friendship compared, 380.

FULLER, Rev. A.; examination of his argument for the necessary con-
nexion between baptism and the Lord's supper, ii. 303-307. Proba-
bility that he hesitated respecting strict communion, iii. 410. His letters
on the sentiments of Mr. Robinson, v. 505. Account of his last moments,
491. His character, ii. 5; v. 491. Notice of the oration delivered by
Mr. Hall at his funeral, v. 493. Remarks on the memoirs of his life, 499.
Comparison between Mr. Fuller and Mr. Toller, iv. 341–344.
FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINES; what they are, ii. 288-291; v. 518—
521. The questions at issue between Calvinists and Arminians not to be
classed with them, iv. 424.

FUTURE, The; obscurity which God has thrown upon it, vi. 42-46.
Wisdom of this arrangement, 63.

FUTURE PUNISHMENT; its eternal duration, v. 527-529.
FUTURE STATE; reasons on which the probability of a future state
is founded, iv. 269-271. The grand discovery of Revelation, i. 340, iv.
271. Reasons why it is so commonly disregarded, i. 344-348. Import-
ance of realizing our connexion with it, 357, iv. 272. Delight with which
the anticipation may be enjoyed, i. 412, iv. 274. Wisdom of God in
throwing a degree of obscurity upon it, vi. 67. Probability that the hap-
piness of that state will be greatly enhanced in consequence of this arrange-
ment, 68-71.

GILL, DR.; vi. (Mem.) 123.

GISBORNE'S SERMONS; review of their general character, iv. 126.
Reasons of the publication, 127. Revival of evangelical preaching accom-
panied at first by a defective inculcation of moral precepts, 128-130.
Difficulties attending practical preaching, 131-133. Morals too frequently
separated from christian doctrine, 133-136. Mr. Gisborne's work
recommended, as combining both, 136-138. Criticisms on the style,
141-143.

GOD; his existence proved, i. 17, v. 2-4. Beneficial influence on the
mind of the belief of a Deity, i. 28-30. Melancholy consequences, in a
moral point of view, of a loss of the knowledge of God, 30. His unity,
v. 4-6. Spirituality, 7. Eternity, 377. In what manner the lapse of
time is apprehended by him, 373-378. His invisibility, v. 10, vi. 8.
Omnipotence, vi. 3-7. Omnipresence, 12. Omniscience, 15-18. His
nature and manner of existence wholly unknown, 36. The reverence due
to his name, v. 332. Criminality of a profane use thereof, 334-339.
The peculiar relation in which God stands to his people, 360. Peculiar
union between God and the intelligent part of the creation, vi. 18. Con-
sequent heinousness of sin against him, 19. God the satisfying portion
and supreme good of intelligent beings, 20-26. His works but imper-
fectly understood, 38. The dispensations of his providence often myste-
rious, 33-35, 40. Mysteries involved in the discoveries of his grace,
46-52. These obscurities shewn to be wisely ordained, and the divine
glory to be promoted thereby, 52-71. The righteousness of the govern-
ment of God vindicated, 148.

GOVERNMENT. See Civil Government.

GRACE; the great principle of the christian system, v. 295. Divine grace
the only cure for the moral disorders of the world, vi. 153.

GREAT BRITAIN; view of the dispensations of Providence towards the
nation in its recent history, i. 364–368. Its political state in 1793
described, iii. 158-169. In 1822, 194.

GREGORY, DR. O.; review of his "Letters."-Evil arising from the
injudicious and superficial discussion of the evidences of christianity,

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