Its unwelcome parts not reconcileable with our notions

of a divine revelation on any other supposition. Argu-

ment, in consequence, from the different reception of

these by the believer and unbeliever. All such repre-

sentations made clear by the doctrine of REDEMPTION;

and this illustrated, in its turn, by them. Necessity

that such things should be found in Scripture, for the

believer's satisfaction. Consequence of his so finding

them.

P. 79.

LECTURE V.

Illustration in detail of the general Position

from the matter of Scripture.

John ii. 25.

For he knew what was in man.

Prefatory thoughts concerning original sin, consi-

dered doctrinally. Examples of the general position

from the Old Testament. From its historical-legal-

poetical-prophetic parts. Examples from the New

Testament. Consideration interposed concerning the

perpetuity of evil in the world. General features of

distinction between the Old Testament examples and

the New. The proposition exemplified out of the lat-

ter, from its narratives-practical doctrines-parables-

epistles. Inference from the whole.

P. 111.

LECTURE VI.

Illustration in detail of the general Position

from the manner of Scripture.

JOHN ii. 25.

For he knew what was in man.

Characteristic differences of manner to be expected,
according to the general argument. Character, and man-

ner of the Prophets-of our Lord of the Apostles.

Adaptation of each, in order, to the tenor of their re-

spective missions, and to the necessities of man. P. 147.

LECTURE VII.

Sufficiency of Scripture, considered in the fore-

going Light, to the Wants and Wishes of an

individual Christian.

2 TIMOTHY iii. 16, 17.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God; and is profit-

able for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruc-

tion in righteousness : that the man of God may be per-

fect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Preliminary recapitulation of the true state of the

question concerning the reception or rejection of a re-

velation, where such has been offered. Thoughts in-

terposed upon their case who disallow the "atone-

ment.” Nothing can excuse unbelief, but proof that

Scripture is either hurtful or insufficient. Christian

doctrines not mischievous. Instanced in that of na-

tural corruption. Christian doctrines the only really

adequate provision for the wants of the spirit of man.

Continuous view of Christian edification. Sense of sin-

fulness. Reconciliation through Christ's death. Mo-

tive to the love of God hence resulting. Encourage-

ment to active virtue through his resurrection. Motive

to the love of our neighbour. Consolation, under a

sense of imperfection, through his ascension, and send-

ing of the Holy Spirit, and continued intercession.

Power and beauty of the sacraments, as instituted

means of grace. Reasonableness of this whole view.

Wherein Scripture might yet be thought defective. Its

fulness here also. Why not now exemplified. Indul-

gence of Scripture. Caution on the particular point of

a death-bed repentance. Conclusion.

P. 181.
LECTURE VIII.

Sufficiency of Scripture as a Guide amidst social

Intercourse.

ROMANS xii. 5.

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one

members one of another.

Recapitulation of the plan of the Lectures. In what

respect the purpose of the present one is in great mea-

sure anticipated. Influence of Christianity on political

questions. Why not here dwelt upon. Power of a

great social Christian principle in more familiar cases

of contact and intercourse. This principle, "a sense

6 of real brotherhood." Its influence as a corrective of

worldly pride and injustice-of selfishness and hard-

heartedness—of spiritual pride and censoriousness-of

positiveness and uncharitable interpretations. These

topics severally illustrated by familiar instances. Mas-

ters and servants. Rich and poor. Humbler intellect,

and unfashionable simplicity. Useful vocations of life.

Religious schism and conformity. Possible objections

to the view here taken. Answered. Power of a second

Christian principle in society ;-" the sense of respon-

“sibility in the matter of example.” Objection answer-

ed. Plan here completed. External evidences yet in

store; as was assumed in the beginning. Conclusion

of the whole.

P. 217

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EXTRACT

FROM

THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

OF THE LATE

REV. JOHN BAMPTON,

CANON OF SALISBURY.

“I give and bequeath my Lands and Estates " to the Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the “University of Oxford for ever, to have and to hold “ all and singular the said Lands or Estates upon “ trust, and to the intents and purposes hereinafter “ mentioned; that is to say, I will and appoint that “the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford for “ the time being shall take and receive all the rents, “ issues, and profits thereof, and (after all taxes, repa“ rations, and necessary deductions made) that he pay “ all the remainder to the endowment of eight Divinity “ Lecture Sermons, to be established for ever in the “ said University, and to be performed in the manner “ following:

“ I direct and appoint, that, upon the first Tuesday “ in Easter Term, a Lecturer be yearly chosen by the “ Heads of Colleges only, and by no others, in the

room adjoining to the Printing-House, between the “ hours of ten in the morning and two in the afternoon, " to preach eight Divinity Lecture Sermons, the year