• Listenly
  • Browse
  • Authors
  • Nathan Perkins
  • Twenty-four Discourses On Some of the Important and Interesting Truths, Duties, and Institutions, of the Gospel, and the General Excellency of the Christian Religion; Calculated for the People of God of Every Communion, Particularly for the Benefit of Pious Families, and the Instruction of All in the Things Which Concern Their Salvation
Twenty-four Discourses On Some of the Important and Interesting Truths, Duties, and Institutions, of the Gospel, and the General Excellency of the Christian Religion; Calculated for the People of God of Every Communion, Particularly for the Benefit of Pious Families, and the Instruction of All in the Things Which Concern Their Salvation

audiobook

Twenty-four Discourses On Some of the Important and Interesting Truths, Duties, and Institutions, of the Gospel, and the General Excellency of the Christian Religion; Calculated for the People of God of Every Communion, Particularly for the Benefit of Pious Families, and the Instruction of All in the Things Which Concern Their Salvation

by Nathan Perkins

EN·~14 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
1

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES.

3:52
2

TWENTY-FOUR - DISCOURSES

0:29
3

DEDICATION.

2:30
4

THE CONTENTS.

5:59
5

DISCOURSE I.

39:17
6

DISCOURSE II.

38:49
7

DISCOURSE III.

33:00
8

DISCOURSE IV.

38:54
9

DISCOURSE V.

33:45
10

DISCOURSE VI.

28:48

Description

In this thoughtful collection of twenty‑four discourses, a New England pastor from the 1790s speaks directly to ordinary believers seeking a steady grounding in the Christian faith. Each sermon unfolds core ideas about sin, redemption, and the simple yet profound duties that shape a pious household. The preacher frames the gospel in familiar language, reminding listeners that salvation is a free gift while urging gratitude expressed through good works.

The tone is warm and conversational, reflecting the earnest attention of a congregational audience eager to pass these teachings to future generations. Alongside clear expositions on baptism and the Lord’s Supper, the sermons weave biblical passages into everyday life, offering families practical guidance without delving into partisan controversy. Listeners will appreciate the historic flavor of the original phrasing, the occasional hyphen‑laden line, and the earnest desire to nurture faith across the ages.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Full title

Twenty-four Discourses On Some of the Important and Interesting Truths, Duties, and Institutions, of the Gospel, and the General Excellency of the Christian Religion; Calculated for the People of God of Every Communion, Particularly for the Benefit of Pious Families, and the Instruction of All in the Things Which Concern Their Salvation On Some of the Important and Interesting Truths, Duties, and Institutions, of the Gospel, and the General Excellency of the Christian Religion; Calculated for the People of God of Every Communion, Particularly for the Benefit of Pious Families, and the Instruction of All in the Things Which Concern Their Salvation

Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (810K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball

Release date

2018-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nathan Perkins

Nathan Perkins

1748–1838

A longtime Connecticut minister, he preached through the American Revolution and early republic, leaving behind sermons and religious writings that capture the moral and political concerns of his era. His career in West Hartford lasted more than six decades, giving his work an unusual sense of continuity across early American history.

View all books

You may also like