more extensive and labored work of the late Mr. Orme on the same subject, much better adapted to their use.
When I began the preparation of these volumes, I expected to see the end of them much earlier. But I thank God that while I was studying the writings and the history of this eminent saint, and was seeking to imbibe that spirit which made him so successful a pastor, my studies were interrupted by a signal revival of the work of God among the people of my charge. Whatever delay has attended the publication, has been caused by this happy interruption.
Now reader, let these devout and searching treatises have that attention which they deserve. Read to learn what truth is, and to receive the truth in love; to learn what duty is, and to do it. NEW HAVEN, Oct. 28, 1831.