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Preaching around Cambridge-Claude's Essay-Instruction in Com-

position-Difficulties in making Sermons-Complaints to the

Bishop-Comments on his Preaching-Contest for the Lecture-

ship-Trials continued-His eminent Devotion-Acquaintance

with Mr. Housman-Diligent Study of Scripture-Brown's Self-

interpreting Bible-Advance in Grace-First Sermon before the

University-Letter to Mr. T. Lloyd-Benefit of Affliction-On

besetting Sins-To Mr. Thornton on Humility-Proposed Mission

to Calcutta-Rev. David Brown and Mr. Grant-Mr. Wilber-

force-Zeal for the Poor during the Scarcity-Appointed Dean

of his College-Character of his Congregation. (1783-1790.).

The Evening Lecture established-Sir W. Scott's Opinion-Tumults

in the Town-The Lectures suspended-Disturbances during

Divine Service-Admonition of the Offenders-A public Apology

in the Church-Prefatory Address-Happy Change in two Stu-

dents-Subsequent Disturbances-Elected Vice-Provost-Case of

College Discipline-Letter to the Provost, and his Reply-Ac-

quaintance with Mr. Thomason-Labours amongst the Gownsmen

-and Parishioners-Visit to Mr. Fletcher-Patriotic Feelings-

Joy in the Lord-Deep Humiliation-To Mr. Stillingfleet on

Intercession-and Self-knowledge-On preaching for Mr. J.

Venn-Proposed Missions to the Heathen-Meetings at Rauceby

-Discussion of the Subject-Meeting of the Eclectic Society.

(1790-1796.).

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Introduction to Dr. Buchanan-Journey to Scotland-Preaching in

the Kirk-Extempore Prayer-Diary of the Journey-Previous

Tour to Eton-Cowslip Green-King's Birthday at Edinburgh-

Mr. Dickson-Dr. Erskine-Sermon before the Magistrates-Sir

John Stirling-Mr. Haldane-On drinking Toasts-Lord Adam

Gordon-Dinner at Holyrood House-Mr. Colquhoun-Mr.

Black-Length of Sacramental Services-Mr. Sheriff-Mr. Camp-

bell-Effect of his Exhortation-Lord Leven-Dr. Stewart of

Moulin-Narrative of the Visit-Benefit to Dr. Stewart-Mr.

Falconer of Glasgow-Lanark and Mr. Dale-Contentment of a

Blind Man-Sacrament in the Canongate Church-Gratitude for

Mercies-Devotional Exercises-Return to England-Studley

Park-Mr. Robinson of Leicester-Mr. Jones of Creaton-Yel-

ling-Letters from Dr. Buchanan, Mr. Black, and Dr. Stewart-

Answer of Mr. Simeon. (1796.).

Chosen Lecturer of Trinity Church-Engages Mr. Thomason as his

Curate-Obtains the Curacy of Stapleford-Sub-division of his

Religious Society-Vindication of such Societies-Abuses of them

-Publication of Claude's Essay-The First Volume of Skeletons

-Appendix and Preface-Archbishop Secker's Remarks-Order

from Charles II. to the University-Continued Efforts for Missions

-Meeting at Mr. Wilberforce's-Letter from Dr. Coulthurst―

Second Journey to Scotland-Dr. Principal Hill-Dr. Stewart-

Sir George Abercromby-Mr. McIntosh-Mr. Calder-Provost

Inglis-The Governor's Zeal at Fort Augustus-Sir James Col-

quhoun-Opposition of the moderate Party-Returns through

Carlisle Mr. Fawcett and Mrs. Gilpin-Benevolent Society at

Leith-Remarks on the doctrine of Perfection-Letters from Dr.

Buchanan-Effect of Preaching at Edinburgh-Increased Labors

at Cambridge-Dr. Milner's Opinion of Mr. Simeon-Letter from

Mr. Venn on Missions-Formation of the Church Missionary

Society. (1796-1799.)

Happy Hours at Shelford-Straw Manufactory at Stapleford-Letter

from Bishop Bowstead-Mr. Sowerby becomes Curate of Trinity

Church-His early Death-Unexpected Legacy-Publication of

'Helps to Composition'-The Preface-Conversation with Wesley

-Letters to a Young Clergyman-Mr. Simeon's Infirmity of

Temper-His humble Acknowledgment of it-Henry Martyn—

Mr. Simeon engages him as his Curate-Henry Kirke White-

Mr. Thomason proposes to be a Missionary-Letters to his Mother

-to Mr. Venn-to Mr. Edwards and to Mr. Thomason. (1800

-1807.) . .

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Diary during his Indisposition-Thoughts on Cessation from Duty-

First Sunday at Lynn-Remarks on Fasting-Residence in Lon-

don-Visit to Mr. Newton-Mr. Robinson's and Mr. Cecil's

Sermons Mr. Wilberforce's Prayer-Mr. Clayton-Calumnies

of Flower-Letter from the Bishop of Ely-On Christian Love-

Lady Mary Fitzgerald-On an unpleasant Rumour-Efforts on

behalf of his Brother-Mr. Fry's Preaching-Passion-week-

Awakening Effects of the Liturgy-Opposition to Missionaries-

Services of Females-Duties of Children to Parents-Journey to

Cornwall-On Religious Affections-Dr. Hawker-Truro and

St. Michael's Mount-Miss Grenfell-Letter from Henry Martyn

-Mr. Simeon's Thoughts on Marriage-Letter to Mr. Venn-

Dr. Fearon-Letter to Mr. Edwards-Mr. Thomason's affectionate

Advice-Letter to his Parishioners. (1807.)

Remarks of Mr. Preston-Mr. Simeon's Treatment of his Curates-

his Sunday Evenings-Letter to Mr. Lloyd-Comfort in his

Brother Edward-Thoughts on Prayer-Letters to Dr. and

Mrs. Ring On the Loss of Friends-The Death of a faithful

Servant-and placing a Girl in Service-Mr. Simeon's continued

Debility-Letter to his Parishioners-Discontinues the Afternoon

Service-Sanction for the Evening Service-Resolution of the

Vestry-Extract from Fuller about the Lectureship-Mr. Thoma-

son's Appointment to India-His Departure-Mr. Simeon accom-

panies him on his Voyage-Acuteness of his Feelings at Parting-

Mr. Thomason's Shipwreck-Letter to Mr. Simeon-His Charac-

teristic Reply-Mr. Thomason's Review of the Event-Remarks

of Mr. Simeon-Clerical Meetings at Shelford-Mr. Preston's

Account of them—Mr. Simeon's Description to Dr. Ring. (1808

-1809.) .

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Death of Bishop Yorke Dr Dampier succeeds to the See-his Feel-

ings towards Mr. Simeon-Mr. Simeon's Letter to him—Explana-

tion of his Sentiments and Conduct-Irregularities of Former

Times-Mr. Simeon's Regard for Order-Candid Admission-

'Evangelical and Pharisaic Righteousness compared-Dr. Pearson's

'Cautions-Mr. Simeon's 'Fresh Cautions-Professor Farish's

Judicious Advice-Private Letter to Dr. Pearson-Dr. Pearson's

'Remarks' and Note-Mr. Simeon's Reply-Reproof of an Under-

graduate. (1809-1811) .

Mr. Simeon's Regard for the Liturgy-Appointed Select Preacher at

St. Mary's-His Sermons on the 'Excellency of the Liturgy-

'Answer to Dr. Marsh-Defence of the Baptismal Service-

Letter to Mr. Thomason-Martyn's Sermon-The Devotional

Reading of the Scriptures-Formation of the Cambridge Bible

Society-Dr. Marsh's Opposition-Mr. Wilberforce's Aid-The

first Meeting-Account of it by an early Promoter-Effect of

Mr. Simeon's Sermons-Dr. Buchanan-Installation of the Duke

of Gloucester-Awful Death-Lamented Decease of König-Mr.

Preston's Account of him. (1811-1812.) .

The Autobiography concluded-Persecution from his Parishioners—

His kind Thoughts towards them-Their Complaints to the

Bishop-Mr. Simeon's Reply-Election of Churchwardens-The

Bishop's Letter to the Vice-Chancellor-Meeting of the Heads-

Dr. Milner's Interposition-Danger averted-Providential Cir-

cumstances connected with this-Proposed change in the Prayer-

Meeting Opposition to the Plan-Mr. Simeon's patient Efforts

The Opposition continued-His long Forbearance-Decided

Measures-Final Arrangement-Mr. Simeon's Review of the whole

Subject. (1811-1813.)

CORRESPONDENCE, &c. &c.

Letters-To Rev. T. Thomason, on the Stewards Class-His Bro-

ther's Illness-Martyn in Persia-Grief for his People-To Mrs.

Thomason, Affectionate Thoughts-To Rev. T. Thomason, on

being a Select Preacher-Godly Jealousy over himself—Martyn's

Discussions-His Brother's change of Residence-New Rooms in

College-Journey to the Isle of Wight-Martyn's Sermon-On

writing Religious Letters-Arrival of Martyn's Picture-His

Brother's Spiritual State-Martyn's Illness. (1812.)

Letters-To the Rev. T. Thomason, on the Death of Henry Martyn

---Diffusion of Christianity in India-Death of Mr. Robinson of

Leicester-Tablet in Memory of Martyn-Season of May in

London-Religious Meetings-First Stone of the Jews' Chapel-

Conversion of two wealthy Jews-Martyn's Papers-Mr. Sargent

his Biographer-Retirement at Sandgate-Death of Mr. Venn-

Presentation to Clapham-Faithful Discharge of his Trust-Bible

Society at Oxford-Pleasant Party afterwards-Dr. Ryder, Dean

of Wells-Meeting at Shelford-Catechizing-The Controversy

with Dr. Marsh-Dr. Milner-Importance of Accurate Transla-

tions-On Religious Depression. (1813.)

Letters-To Rev. T. Thomason on Dr. Jowett's Death-The Bible

Meeting Sermon at St. Mary's-Strictures on Dr. Marsh-On

Sharp Criticisms-Sabat-Martyn's Papers-Presentation to St.

Peter's, Colchester-On sending Chaplains to India-To Mr. King

and Mr. Richardson on the Duty of Patrons-Advice to a Clergy-

man-On Obedience to his Bishop-The duty of Curates to their

Incumbents-Abdool Messeeh-Bible Meeting-On Receiving

Mr. Thomason's Son-Effect of Martyn's Ministry-On the

Pictures of his Brother, Martyn, and Abdool Messeeh-Cautions

on giving Opinions-Arrival of Mr. Thomason's Son-Journey

in quest of Him-Letter to Mrs. Thomason about her Son-On

Placing him at Mr. Preston's-Letter to Mr. Wilberforce-to

Rev. T. Thomason about the Jews' Society-and Schools in

India-Bible Meeting at Cambridge-Female Influence. (1814.) 375

Letters-To Rev. T. Thomason on the American Missionaries-

Rev. D. Corrie-On Closing the Jews' Chapel-Hon. Dr. Ryder,

Bishop of Gloucester-Death of Bishop Middleton-Appointed

again Select Preacher-Martyn's Papers-To Dr. Ryder on his

Appointment to the See of Gloucester-The Conduct of Religious

Professors-Dr. Ryder's Reply-To Mr. Thomason on Preaching

for the Jews-Meeting at Bristol-Recovery of Health-Journey

to Carlisle-Bible Meeting there-Tour in Scotland—Missionaries

to India-Rev. D. Corrie-Professor Farish-The Sermons at

St. Mary's-Continued Trial from his People-Secessions from

the Church-Ordination refused to two young Men-Letters to

Rev. W. Carus Wilson on the Occasion-Remarks on the Trials

from his Religious Society. (1815.)

Letters-To Rev. T. Thomason on the Abuse of Power-Annoyance

from a Fellow of his College-Favour in the University-Chap-

lains to India-Kindness of Bishop Mansel-On Meekness and

Forbearance-On consulting the Prejudices of others-Rev. D.

Corrie's Missionary Sermon-Letter from Mr. Corrie to Mr.

Simeon-Letter to Mr. Thomason on the Departure of Mr. and

Mrs. Robinson for India-Society for Educating Pious Men for

the Ministry-On Attention to College Discipline and Studies-

Memorandum respecting his Brother's Property-To Rev. T.

Thomason on the Character of Henry Martyn-On Symptoms of

approaching Illness-The Improved State of his People. (1816.) 425

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