
audiobook
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES.
TWENTY-FOUR - DISCOURSES
DEDICATION.
THE CONTENTS.
DISCOURSE I.
DISCOURSE II.
DISCOURSE III.
DISCOURSE IV.
DISCOURSE V.
DISCOURSE VI.
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.
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.

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.
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