met with a moft kind and favourable Reception in the World, and are still thought to deserve a Place among the many judicious and excellent Difcourfes which are printed, and which are an Honour to our Church and Nation. This, as well as the Opinion and Solicitations of many Perfons of Judgment, eafily prevailed upon the Proprietor to publish likewise those contained in this Volume; which he is encouraged to hope will merit the fame Regard, be as agreeable to the Author's Friends and Admirers, and be read with equal Pleasure and Improvement. CON CONTENTS. The Nature and Excellency of the Know- ledge of JESUS CHRIST, and Him cru- I COR. ii. 2. I determined not to know any The Nature and Happiness, of God's Go- PSALM XCVII. 1. The Lord reigneth; let the |