Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1808 edition. Excerpt: ... Stye IJerfectton of Christian Cift in fytavm. A DISCOURSE OCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF KEY. JOHN CODMAN, D, D. DELIVERED IN THE VILLAGE CHURCH, DORCHESTER, JANUARY 2, 1848. BY DAVID DYER. BOSTON: PRESS OP T. R. MARVIN, No. 24 Conobess Street. To the Rev. Datid Dyir, Pastor of the Village Church in Dorcheiter. Dear Sie, --At a meeting of the Society held in the Village Church Vestry, January 5: -- "Voted, That the Parish Committee be directed to wait on Rev. David Dyer, our beloved pastor, and request a copy of his Sermon on the death of the Rev. John Codmaw, D. D., delivered on the 2d inst., in order that the same may be printed." In performing the pleasant duty assigned us of communicating to you the above vote, we may be permitted to express our firm conviction that the publication of your able and interesting Sermon will be highly gratifying and beneficial. We therefore earnestly hope that it will be your pleasure to comply with our request. With sentiments of the highest respect, we are, Sir, Your obedient servants, JAMES TOLMAN, WILLIAM TUCKER, REUBEN SWAN, Com DEGREESt" . JAMES POPE, Jr., S. JENKINS, Dorchester, Jan. 6, 184S. DISCOURSE. COLOSSIANS Iix. 4. WHEN CHRIST, WHO IS OUR LIFE, SHALL APPEAR, THEN SHALL YE ALSO APPEAR WITH HIM IN GLORY. Among all the blessings which are enjoyed on earth, there are none that can be adequately compared to those which are associated with the possession of true piety. They are of supreme value and importance. They meet the Christian in every relation and duty of life, and impart a direction, solace, and support, which nothing else can afford. There is no emergency they cannot meet; no fear they cannot quell; no sorrow they cannot either remove or lighten; nor any want which they cannot supply. They...
