other books, which is interesting to the curious, and has a certain value, but which is after all little more than theory, finds no place in this work.

Of course in a book of this size the vast amount of instruction contained in Paul's epistles could be considered only in part. Some of these are not referred to, others are passed by with a simple mention, and none of them are fully canvassed. Enough of them are mentioned, however, to enable the reader to enter into the spirit which actuated the great apostle. And if the perusal of this volume shall lead the reader to lay hold upon the hope which sustained Paul in his labors and trials, and shall help him to fight the good fight of faith, the object of its publication will be accomplished.

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CONTENTS.

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CHAPTER I.-SAUL THE PERSECUTOR. Early Training-
Zeal for Jewish Religion-Preconceived Views of the Mes-
siah-Day of Pentecost-Cripple healed at the Temple-
Spread of the Gospel-Saul against Stephen-Trial and
Martyrdom of Stephen-Saul a Member of Sanhedrim-
Persecution of Believers.
CHAPTER II. -CONVERSION OF SAUL. Convictions at Death
of Stephen-Yields to Influence of Priests and Rulers-
Commission from High Priest--Journey to Damascus-
The Vision and the Voice-Sad Entrance into Damascus-
Ananias-Baptism.

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CHAPTER III.-PAUL ENTERS UPON HIS MINISTRY. Preach-
ing at Damascus-Retirement to Arabia-Return to Damas-
cus-In the Synagogue-Plot to Murder Paul-Escape
from Damascus-Visit to Jerusalem-Distrusted by the
Brethren-Interview with Peter-Paul's Vision in the
Temple-Commission to the Gentiles-A Second Plot to
murder him-Flight-Gospel among the Gentiles.

CHAPTER IV.-ORDINATION OF PAUL AND BARNABAS.

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Bar-

nabas at Antioch-Obtains the Help of Paul-Antioch an
Important Center-The name "Christian ”—Paul and Bar-
nabas ordained-Mission to Cyprus-Elymas the Sorcerer
-Perga-Defection of Mark—Antioch in Pisidia—Opposi-
tion of the Jews-Paul turns to the Gentiles-Driven
from the City.

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CHAPTER V.-PREACHING AMONG THE HEATHEN. Iconium
-Machinations of the Jews-Lystra-Healing of the Crip-
ple-Idolatrous Worship offered to Paul and Barnabas—
Address to the Heathen-Paul stoned-Timothy... 52
CHAPTER VI.-JEW AND GENTILE. Return to Syria-
Labors at Antioch--Judaizing Teachers-Controversy in
the Church-Paul and Barnabas sent to Jerusalem--
Apostolic Council-Ceremonial Law-Decision of James-
Peter at Antioch-His Concessions to Judaism-An open
Rebuke.

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CHAPTER VII.-IMPRISONMENT OF PAUL AND SILAS. Paul
and Silas at Lystra-Timothy, Paul's Fellow-laborer-His
Circumcision and Ordination-Labors at Philippi-An
Evil Spirit cast out-Paul and Silas arrested-The Dungeon
and the Stocks-The Earthquake-Conversion of the
Jailer-Departure from Philippi.
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CHAPTER VIII.-OPPOSITION AT THESSALONICA. Preach-
ing to the Thessalonians-Christ will come again-Gen-
tiles Receive the Faith-Jealousy of the Jews-Assault on
the House of Jason-Flight of Apostles.

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CHAPTER IX.-PAUL AT BEREA AND ATHENS. Candor of
the Bereans-Paul again Persecuted-Proceeds to Athens
-The Metropolis of Heathendom-Art and Learning
among the Athenians-Paul at Mar's Hill.

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CHAPTER X.-PAUL AT CORINTH. Corinth a Center of
Commerce-Idolatry and Vice-Jews Expelled from Rome
-Aquila and Priscilla-Paul in the Workshop-A Differ-
ent Method of Preaching-Malice of the Jews-Another
Vision-Gallio-Discomfiture of the Jews-Continued
Residence in Corinth.

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CHAPTER XI.-EPISTLES TO THE THESSALONIANS. Tidings
from Thessalonica-First Epistle-Second Coming of
Christ-The Resurrection-Duty of Watchfulness-Warn-
ing against Insubordination-Second Epistle-Paul's
Teaching Misapprehended--The Day of the Lord yet
Future-Idle Waiting Reproved.

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CHAPTER XII.—APOLLOS AT CORINTH. Apollos at Ephe-
sus-His Culture and Eloquence-Knowledge of the Work
of John the Baptist-Receives Instruction in the faith of
Christ-Visit to Corinth-Success of his Labors-Divis-
ions in the Church-Spirit of Rivalry rebuked by Paul-
Paul and Apollos in Harmony.

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CHAPTER XIII.-PAUL AT EPHESUS. Position and Import-
ance of Ephesus-Disciples of John the Baptist-The Syn-
agogue The School of Tyrannus-Worship of Diana-
Ephesian Magic-Miracles of Paul-Exorcists discomfited
-Burning of the Books-Modern Sorcery.

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CHAPTER XIV.-TRIALS AND VICTORIES OF PAUL. Three
Years at Ephesus-Contemplated Journey to Jerusalem
and Rome The Ephesian Festival-Effect of Paul's
Preaching-Demetrius and the Silversmiths-Riot at the
Theater-Speech of the Town Clerk-Paul departs from
Ephesus-Labors and Perils for Christ's Sake.

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CHAPTER XV.—PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS. Temptations
surrounding Converts from Heathenism-A Letter from
Corinth-Dissension, Idolatry, Sensualism in the Church
-Titus sent to Corinth-Epistle to Corinthians,

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CHAPTER XVI.-SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.
Anxiety of Paul-Short Stay at Troas-Goes to Philippi-
Liberality of Philippians-Collections for poor Saints at
Jerusalem-Paul's Meeting with Titus-A good Work at
Corinth-Second Letter to the Corinthians.
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CHAPTER XVII.-PAUL REVISITS CORINTH. Approach to
the City-Conflicting Emotions-Contrast with a former
Journey-Sympathy of Fellow-laborers-Three Months at
Corinth-Letter to Church at Rome-Apostasy in Galatia-
Emissaries of Judaism-Letter to the Galatians. 183

CHAPTER XVIII.-PAUL'S LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSalem.
Preparation for the Voyage-A Murderous Plot-Change
of Plans-Journey to Philippi-Troas-Eutychus-Voyage
to Miletus-Parting Address to the Elders of Ephesus-
Patara-Christians at Tyre-Cæsarea-Philip the Evan-
gelist-Warnings of Danger-Arrival at Jerusalem. . 194
CHAPTER XIX.-MEETING WITH THE ELLERS. Recep-
tion by the Brethren-Assembly of the Elders-Paul's
Account of his Work-Prejudice against him-Injudicious
Counsel-An Unwarranted Concession.

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CHAPTER XX.-PAUL A PRISONER. The Nazarite Vow-
Paul Recognized in the Temple-Fury of the Multitude
-Claudius Lysias-Speech on the Stairs-A Prisoner in
the Barracks-Before the Sanhedrim-Vision at the Castle
-Jewish Conspiracy-Paul's Nephew-Journey to Cæs-
area-Letter from Lysias to Felix.

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CHAPTER XXI.-TRIAL AT CÆSAREA. Paul before Felix
-Speech of Tertullus-A Straightforward Defense-The
Trial Deferred-Paul's Address before Felix and Drusilla-
Two Years in Prison-Felix Removed from Office. 234
CHAPTER XXII.-PAUL APPEALS TO CESAR. Porcius
Festus-An Honorable Ruler-Jews Demand Paul-Festus
Refuses-Second Trial at Cæsarea-Appeal to Cæsar. 246
CHAPTER XXIII.-ADDRESS BEFORE AGRIPPA. Visit of
Agrippa to Cæsarea-Desires to hear Paul-A Brilliant
Assembly-Paul Presents Christ and the Resurrection-
Incredulity of Festus-Agrippa "almost persuaded"-
Paul's Innocence Established-Letter to Cæsar.

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CHAPTER XXIV.-THE VOYAGE AND SHIPWRECK. Paul
sails for Italy-Dangers of Navigation-Conduct of Roman
Soldiers toward Prisoners-Brief Stay at Sidon-Contrary
Winds-Delayed at Fair Havens-A Place to winter-Ă
Tempest encountered-Driven before the Gale-Shipwreck
Escape to Melita-Kindness of Inhabitants-The Viper-
Three Months on the Island-The Sick healed.
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CHAPTER XXV.-ARRIVAL AT ROME. Voyage from
Melita to Puteoli-Tarry with the Brethren--Greeting at
Appii Forum-Entrance into Rome-Kindness from the
Emperor's Guard-Relation of Experience to the Jewish
Leaders-Claims of the Gospel-Opposing Jews.

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CHAPTER XXVI.-SOJOURN AT ROME. Delay of Paul's
Trial-Two Years in Rome-Care of the Churches-Paul's
Assistants-Conversion of Onesimus-Letter to Philemon
-Roman Slaves-Foundation of Slavery Undermined. 280
CHAPTER XXVII.-CÆSAR'S HOUSEHOLD. "Not many
Noble are called "-Nero's Character and Government-
Furtherance of the Gospel by Paul's bonds-Christians in
Cæsar's Court-Servants in Irreligious Families-Daniel's
Example-Obedience not Impossible.
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CHAPTER XXVIII.-PAUL AT LIBERTY. Renewed Efforts
to kill Paul-Assistance of Cæsar's second Wife-Nero's
Atrocities-Paul's Unexpected Acquittal-Departure from
Rome-Burning of the City-Nero the Instigator-Ac-
cuses the Christians--Persecution of Believers.
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CHAPTER XXIX. --THE FINAL ARREST. Paul accused
of instigating the Burning of Rome--Alexander the
Coppersmith--Hymeneus and Alexander--Their Apostasy
--Second Journey to Rome--Change in the City-Desertion
of Friends-Services of Luke--Visits of Onesiphorus. 304
CHAPTER XXX.-PAUL BEFORE NERO. Contrast between
Paul and Nero-Charges against Paul-His Defense-Once
more exalts the Cross of Christ-Nero convicted-Rejection
of Light-Debauchery-Insurrection-Attempts at Suicide
-Death.
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CHAPTER XXXI.-PAUL'S LAST LETTER. Paul sends for
Timothy-Dictates an Instructive Letter-His Charge-
"Preach the Word"-Workers in the Church, 318
CHAPTER XXXII.-MARTYRDOM OF PAUL AND PETER.
They witness for Christ at Rome-Simon Magus-Peter
imprisoned-Scourged and Crucified-Paul sentenced to
be beheaded-Christ his Consolation-Promises for the
Persecuted-His Dying Testimony.

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