COUNSELS TO CHRISTIAN MOTHERS Archibald Alexander (1772 -1851) When I address myself to Christian mothers, I do not mean to intimate non-Christian mothers stand in no need of admonition. Alas! that in a Christian country there should be mothers who have nothing of the spirit of Christ! Young people often promise themselves that they will… Continue reading Counsels to Christian Mothers
Month: December 2015
Sanctification of the Sabbath
Thomas Boston (1676-1732) Excerpts from An Illustration of the Doctrines of the Christian Religion, with Respect to Faith and Practice, upon the Plan of the Assembly’s Shorter Catechism, Comprehending a Complete Body of Divinity, published posthumously in 1773. I come now to show you how the Sabbath is to be sanctified. The Catechism tells us, “It is… Continue reading Sanctification of the Sabbath
Practical Application of the Sabbath
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.” I… Continue reading Practical Application of the Sabbath
The Change of the Sabbath
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) Excerpts from The Change of the Sabbath “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be… Continue reading The Change of the Sabbath
The Perpetuity of the Sabbath
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) The Perpetuity of the Sabbath “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings… Continue reading The Perpetuity of the Sabbath