make the poor discontented and insubordinate, 119, 120. Importance of popular
religious education, 126, iii. 418.
EDWARDS, President; his definition of virtue, i. 43 (note). Mr. Hall's early
and lasting attachment to his writings, iii. (Mem.) 4, 65, 79.
ELECTION, iii. 74, 75, (Mem.) 76. Clearly understood by the primitive Chris-
tians, i. 418. Manner in which it should be preached, iii. 231.
ENTHUSIASM; definition of it, ii. 200. Not unfrequently indulged at the
commencement of a religious course, 184, 201. Common mistakes respecting
it, 185, 201-203. Shown to be a much less evil than superstition, 185. Dan-
gerous only when oppressed, 199. Illustration of this remark in the history of
the nonconformists, ib.
EQUALITY OF RIGHTS; defined, ii. 60.
ERROR; its innocence or sinfulness, in what manner to be held, iii. 258.
Difficulty of precisely ascertaining the evil connected with it, in any given case,
i. 348, 349.
EUROPE; its superiority to Asia and Africa derived from the influence of Chris-
tianity, i. 173. Its political state in 1791, ii. 36-38, 42.
EVANGELICAL CLERGY; their sentiments and labours described, ii. 274–278.
Accused of enthusiasm, 279. Their attachment to the established church, 280.
Their method of preaching defended, 282–284. Vindication of the writers of
this class, 284.
EVIL COMMUNICATIONS; described and enumerated, iii. 477, 478. Dangers
connected with them, 478-483. Sources of deception in this respect pointed
out, 483-485.
EXCOMMUNICATION; when and why inflicted, i. 320; its solemnity and
power, 339-341, 475.
EXPEDIENCY, in morals, denounced and exposed, i. 96-99. Awful effects of
the system, 99, 100.
FACTION, in politics, described, ii. 30. Contrast between the spirit of piety
and the spirit of faction, 176.
FAITH; defined, iii. 117; its necessity and importance in connexion with mis-
sionary labour, i. 163. Defects of the faith of the Jews before the birth of our
Saviour, 378. Faith susceptible of degrees, iii. 118, 119. Pleasures and advan-
tages attending the increase of faith, 119-121. The divine life imparted and
received through faith, 428.
FAMILY WORSHIP; practised by good men in every age, iii. 130. The
natural and necessary acknowledgments of our dependence on God, and our
obligations to his goodness, 131. Its duty founded on the social nature of
man, 132. Its tendency to produce good impressions in the minds of the
children and servants, 133. The beneficial influence it exerts on the character
and conduct of the heads of families themselves, 134. Pleas urged for the
neglect of the duty, considered and answered, 135-137. Hints on the best
mode of performing it, 137.
FANATICISM; defined, ii. 184. Its temporary duration, 184, 200.
FLESH; meaning of the word, as used in Scripture, iii. 60.
flesh, 61–63. Their aspect on our future interests, 64.
FLETCHER, Rev. J.; his Lectures on the Roman Catholic
FLETCHER, of Madeley; sketch of his character, ii. 412.
piety with that of Brainerd, ib.
FORMS OF PRAYER; why used by Socinian ministers, iii. 33. Adopted with
advantage in many instances, 135, 136.
religion, ii. 337.
Comparison of his
FOSTER'S ESSAYS, Review of; division of authors into two classes, ii. 233.
Character of the metaphysical class, 233-335. The popular writers described,
235, 236. General character of Mr. Foster's work, 236. Remarks on the
manner in which he has eulogized mental decision, 240. Observations on the
term "romantic," 240-242. Excessive use of technical phraseology in religion
condemned, 243. Adherence to the language of Scripture recommended, 244.
Origin and legitimate use of technical terms stated, ib. A middle course sug-
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gested, 245, 246. Notice of Mr. Foster's opinions on the study of the classics,
246. Criticisms on his style, 247.
FRAMEWORK KNITTERS' FUND; its design and objects, ii. 127. Its
advantages, ib. Appeal on its behalf to the framework knitters themselves,
129; to the manufacturers, 130; to the community at large, ib. Opposition
experienced, 137. Inadequate remuneration of labour before the establish-
ment of the fund, 138. Its institution vindicated on the principles of policy
and self-defence, and shown to be consistent with sound political economy,
138-140. Its effects in raising wages, 142. Defence of the fund from the
attack of Cobbett, 142–144, 145, 146, 148-150. Probable consequences of its
destruction, 144. Answer to the objection that such an institution encourages
idleness, 151.
FRANCE; state of that country before the revolution, i. 69. Dreadful character
of that revolution, 70.
FREEDOM; disappointment of its friends by the events of the French revolu-
tion, i. 107. Disastrous effects of the successes of Bonaparte, 109, 110.
Connexion between freedom and the progress of Christianity, ii. 16, 17. The
Puritans distinguished for zeal in its cause, 17. Its principles sustained by
Christianity, 18. Distinguished from faction, 30. Supposed connexion of the
principles of freedom with Unitarianism, 30-32. Spiritual freedom described,
iii. 418.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS; difficulty of distinguishing between it and
licentiousness, ii. 57.
FREEDOM OF WORSHIP; an inalienable right, ii. 187. Impropriety of
nterference with it on the part of the magistrate, 188. Its suppression only to
be attained by increased severities, ib., 204. Disastrous consequences of such
severities, 189.
FREE INQUIRY; essential to national welfare, ii. 51, 53. Its benefits illus-
trated by an appeal to history, 52. The establishment of truth and the over-
throw of error proved to be its natural results, 54. Absurdity of refusing the
right of inquiry, 55. Answer to the objection that it tends to sedition and
anarchy, ib. Impolicy of attempting to suppress it by force, 58.
FREESTON, Rev. Joseph; his character delineated, ii. 414, 415.
FRENCH REVOLUTION, i. 34. Its atheistical character, 38, 53, 90 (note).
In what manner regarded in this country, 101.
FRIENDSHIP; reasons why it was not specifically enjoined by our Lord and his
apostles, i. 206, 207. Considered as the natural fruit of virtue and piety, 207.
Essential to happiness, ib. Its advantages, 207–209. Natural and religious
friendship compared, 209.
FULLER, Rev. A.; examination of his argument for the necessary connexion
between baptism and the Lord's Supper, i. 424-426. Probability that he hesi-
tated respecting strict communion, ii. 209. His letters on the sentiments of
Mr. Robinson, iii. 258. Account of his last moments, 251. His character,
i. 286, iii. 251. Notice of the oration delivered by Mr. Hall at his funeral, iii.
Remarks on the memoirs of his life, 255. Comparison between Mr.
Fuller and Mr. Toller, ii. 406-408.
FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINES; what they are, i. 417-419, iii. 265-267.
The questions at issue between Calvinists and Arminians not to be classed with
them, ii. 449.
FUTURE, The; obscurity which God has thrown upon it, iii. 314-316. Wis-
dom of this arrangement, 323.
FUTURE PUNISHMENT; its eternal duration, iii. 270, 271.
FUTURE STATE; reasons on which the probability of a future state is founded,
ii. 372, 373. The grand discovery of Revelation, i. 188, 189, ii. 373. Reasons
why it is so commonly disregarded, i. 190-192. Importance of realizing our
connexion with it, 196, ii. 374. Delight with which the anticipation may be
enjoyed, i. 223, 224, ii. 374. Wisdom of God in throwing a degree of obscurity
upon it, iii. 326. Probability that the happiness of that state will be greatly
enhanced in consequence of this arrangement, 327, 328.
GILL, Dr.; iii. (Mem.) 82.
GISBORNE'S SERMONS; review of their general character, ii. 290. Reasons
of the publication, ib. Revival of evangelical preaching accompanied at first
by a defective inculcation of moral precepts, 291, 292.
Difficulties attending
practical preaching, 292, 293. Morals too frequently separated from Christian
doctrine, 293, 294. Mr. Gisborne's work recommended, as combining both,
294, 295. Criticisms on the style, 297.
GOD; his existence proved, i. 25, iii. 13, 14. Beneficial influence on the mind of
the belief of a Deity, i. 30. Melancholy consequences, in a moral point of
view, of a loss of the knowledge of God, 31. His unity, iii. 14, 15. Spiritu-
ality, 16. Eternity, 192. In what manner the lapse of time is apprehended by
him, 190-192. His invisibility, 17, 298. Omnipotence, 296-298. Omnipres-
ence, 300. Omniscience, 302, 303. His nature and manner of existence
wholly unknown, 312. The reverence due to his name, 170. Criminality of a
profane use thereof, 171-174. The peculiar relation in which God stands to
his people, 183. Peculiar union between God and the intelligent part of the
creation, 303. Consequent heinousness of sin against him, ib. God the satisfy-
ing portion and supreme good of intelligent beings, 304-307. His works but
imperfectly understood, 312. The dispensations of his providence often myste-
rious, 310, 311, 314. Mysteries involved in the discoveries of his grace, 316-
319. These obscurities shown to be wisely ordained, and the Divine glory to be
promoted thereby, 319-328. The righteousness of the government of God
vindicated, 366.
GOVERNMENT. See CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
GRACE; the great principle of the Christian system, iii. 153. Divine grace the
only cure for the moral disorders of the world, 368.
GREAT BRITAIN; view of the dispensations of Providence towards the nation
in its recent history, i. 199-201. Its political state in 1793 described, ii. 85-90.
In 1822, 103.
GREGORY, Dr. O.; review of his "Letters."-Evil arising from the injudicious
and superficial discussion of the evidences of Christianity, ii. 299, 300. Ab-
surdities of skepticism, 300. Necessity of divine revelation, 300-302. Mys-
teries in religion defended, 302. Genuineness and authenticity of the sacred
volume, 303. The external evidences of Christianity, 303-306. Its moral
tendencies, 307. Importance of its peculiar doctrines, 307-309. Extremes
necessary to be avoided in discussing them, 309, 310. The gospel a restorative
dispensation, 310. View of the peculiar doctrines of Christianity, 311-314.
Propriety of designating the abetters of the simple humanity of Christ,
Socinians, 315. Orthodoxy of Dr. Gregory's theological sentiments, 317.
Commendations of his style and manner, ib. Dr. Gregory's work on Mechanics,
iii. 229.
HALL, Rev. R., of Arnsby; his ministerial character and usefulness, ii. 369,
iii. (Mem.) 3. His Christian virtues, ii. 370. His eminent humility and pru-
dence, 371. Character of his "Help to Zion's Travellers," 452.
HALL, Rev. R.; his birth, iii. (Mem.) 3. His delicate health when a child, ib.
Manner in which he learned to read and speak, 4. His early thirst for know-
ledge, ib. Book3 read by him in his childhood, b. Delivers addresses at the
age of eleven, 5. Is placed under Mr. Ryland's care, at Northampton, ib.
Enters Bristol Academy, 6. His diligence as a student, 7. Failure in his first
attempt to preach at Bristol, 7. Set apart to the ministerial office by the church
at Arnsby, 8. Sent to King's College, Aberdeen, 9. Notice of the professors
then teaching there, ib. His studies, 10. Professor Paul's account of his col-
lege history 10, 11. Formation of his friendship with Sir James Mackintosh,
11. Manner in which they studied together, 12. Is chosen assistant pastor
with Dr. Evans at Bristol, ib. His popularity, ib. Is appointed Classical
Tutor of Bristol Academy, 13. His propensity to bold speculations in religion,
14. Anxiety of his friends on that account, ib. Letter from Dr. Ryland on
that subject, with Mr. Hall's reply, 14-16. Attempts to imitate Mr. Robinson,
of Cambridge, 16. His interview with that gentleman, ib. Writes on the aboli-
tion of the slave-trade, 17. Breach with Dr. Evans, ib. Mr. Hall's letter on
his death, 18. His deviations from orthodox sentiments, 19, 20. Letter to the
church at Broadmead on that subject, ib. His removal to Cambridge, 21.
Death of his father, ib. Salutary effect of that event on his mind, ib. His
suitableness to the church at Cambridge, and his first sermon there, 22, iii. 208.
Violence of party politics at that time, (Mem.) 22. Mr. Hall's opinions on
government, 23. His views of European despotism. ib. Publication of his
"Apology for the Freedom of the Press," ib. Extensive circulation of that
work, 24. Inconveniences arising from his political celebrity, ib. His political
opinions always the same, ii. 49, 98. Explanation of his views and intentions
in writing on politics, 106. His delight in social intercourse, iii. (Mem.) 25.
His imitations of Dr. Johnson, ib. Resemblance between them, ib. Anecdote
of his humility and tenderness of conscience, ib. His habits of forgetfulness in
regard to minor circumstances, 25, 26. Sketch of his manners and habits while
at Cambridge, 26. Commencement of his acquaintance with Dr. Gregory, 27.
Dr. G.'s first impressions respecting him, ib. Engages with Dr. G. in jointly
studying mathematics and mental philosophy, 31-33. His pastoral visits, 28.
His encouragement of social prayer-meetings, ib. His condescending kindness
to the poor of his flock, ib. His dislike of vanity and conceit, ib. (note). His
opinion of Cambridgeshire scenery, 29. View of his extensive studies at Cam-
bridge, 30. Acquires the Hebrew language, ib. His attachment to the writings
of Plato, 31. Incidents and remarks illustrative of Mr. Hall's peculiarities of
thought and expression, 33-35. His growth in piety, 35. Salutary effect of
his illness in 1799, ib., iii. 213. Change of views respecting the personality of
the Holy Spirit, (Mem.) 35. Description of his public services, 36-38. Intense
interest which his discourses excited, 37, 38. His humble views of his own
character and labours, iii. 228, 244, 246. His method of preparation for the
pulpit, i. 21, iii. (Mem.) 39, 40. His care and labour when writing for the
press, 40.
Commencement of his acquaintance with Dr. Parr, 41. Formation
of his habit of smoking, ib. Publication of his sermon on modern infidelity,
42. Singular manner in which it was prepared for the press, i. 21, 22. The
controversy it occasioned, iii. (Mem.) 42, 43. Its flattering reception by the
public in general, 43. Letter from Sir James Mackintosh respecting it, 44.
Attendance of many members of the university at Mr. Hall's place of worship,
45. Attempt to prevent it frustrated by Dr. Mansel, ib. Publication of his
sermon on War, 46. His sermon on the "Sentiments proper to the present
Crisis," ib. General admiration with which it was received, ib. First sketch
of that sermon, 47. Some defects in Mr. H.'s character mentioned, 48, 49.
His retirement to Shelford, 49. First attack of derangement, ib. Liberality of
the church at Cambridge on that occasion, 50. Second attack, ib. Resigna-
tion of his pastoral charge, ib. Sir J. Mackintosh's letter on hearing of his
recovery from his first attack, 51, 52. Beneficial effects of these dispensations
on Mr. Hall's religious character, 52, iii. 224. His solemn dedication of himself
to God, (Mem.) 53. Retires to Leicestershire, 54. Becomes pastor of the
Baptist church at Leicester, ib. Success of his ministry there, ib. His mar-
riage, ib., iii. 232. His general usefulness at Leicester, (Mem.) 55. Publica-
tion of his review of "Zeal without Innovation," 57. His objections to writing
reviews, iii. 253. His other publications while at Leicester, (Mem.) 57, 58.
Trying state of his health, iii. 242, 243. His work on Communion, (Mem.) 60.
Correspondence with a friend on occasional communion with the Church of
England, 61. Increased spirit of devotion, 62. Objection to the presence of
strangers during the celebration of the Lord's Supper, ib. His lectures on
Unitarianism, 62. Intense sufferings from his constitutional disorder, 63.
Leaves Leicester, ib. Success of his labours at Bristol, 64. Unabated con-
tinuance of his literary ardour, 65, 66. Sketch of his general habits during his
residence at Bristol, 67, 68. His attachment to his children, 68. Extracts
from his private diary, 69. His solicitude for the poor of the church, ib. Decay
of his health, ib. Letter to his son, 70. Interesting prayer-meeting on New-
year's day, 1831, 71. His last service at Broadmead, 72. Account of his
last illness and death, 72-75, Collection of Mr. Hall's conversational remarks,
76-82. Extracts from Sir J. Mackintosh's Review of his sermon on Modern
Infidelity, 83, 84. Sir J. Mackintosh's defence of Mr. H. against the attack
of B. Flower, 84-86. Dr. Parr's eulogium of Mr. H., 86, 87. Character of
Mr. H. as a preacher, by Mr. J. Scott, 87, 88. Dr. Prichard's account of the
post-mortem examination of his body, 89. Sketch of his character by the Rev.
W. Anderson, 89, 90; by the Rev. Dr. Sprague, 90, 91; by the Rev. T. Grin-
field, A.M. 91-93.
CHARACTER OF MR. HALL AS A PREACHER; Abatement of the energy
and splendour of his eloquence in advancing age, iii. (Obs.) 95. Decline of the
power of his imagination, 96. Unaltered vigour of his intellect, ib. Descrip-
tion of his appearance in the pulpit, 97. Strictures on his public prayers,
97-99. Each of his sermons had some definite purpose, 99. The distribution
of his subject always simple and inartificial, 100. Plainness of his introduc-
tions, ib. Progress of his arguments and illustrations, 101. His perfect con-
ception and expression of all his thoughts, ib. The essence and effects of
reasoning displayed in his sermons without the forms, 102.
His complete
mastery of language, 103. General style of his sermons, ib. Warmth of his
emotions, 104. Complete oblivion of self, 104-106. Peculiarity of action.
when much excited, 105. Subserviency of his imagination to his intellectual
design, 106. Seriousness of his spirit and manner, ib. Mental abstraction
frequently observable in his preaching, 107. Advantages derived to his preach-
ing from the study of metaphysics, 107, 108. The originality of his sermons
characterized, 108. His uniform deference to revelation, 100. Pertinency of
his quotations from Scripture, ib. His choice of subjects, ib. His general
theological tenets, 110. His views and practice respecting addresses to sinners,
110, 111. His aversion to bold speculations, and attempts to explain the myste-
rious truths of the Christian economy, 111-113. His preaching too general
and theoretic, not adapted to discriminate and individualize human character,
113, 114, 115-117. His description of Christian character more brilliant than
the actual reality, 118, 119. The depravity of human nature too little taken
into the account in his sermons, 119, 120. His representations of the happiness
of the Christian life rather accordant with the privileges of Christians than
with their actual state, 120, 121. Pleasing exceptions to this remark in many
of his sermons, 122. Eminent usefulness of his preaching, 123. Irreparable
loss sustained by his death, 124.
HAPPINESS, iii. 19; only to be found in religion, 141, 336. God, the sole
source of it, 304-307. Mistaken notions of those who suppose that they should
be happier in any other sphere than that in which Providence has placed them,
337. Necessity of Divine grace in order to the attainment of genuine happi-
ness, 338, 339. Its connexion with Christian benevolence, 456.
HEALING, the art of, the gift of God, ii. 484. Founded on the ascertained
laws of nature, ib. Compared with the dealings of Divine Providence, 485.
Contrasted with the art of war, 486.
HEARING THE WORD; this duty to be performed with prayer, i. 252; with
reverence and esteem of the gospel, 253; with attention, ib.; with impartiality,
254; with self-application, 255; with candour, 256; with resolution to obey
it, 257; with concern that the impressions may be retained and perpetuated,
HEAVEN; as a place represented by the ancient tabernacle, iii. 38. Described
as the reward of the pious, 164-168; its employments contrasted with those
of the ancient temple, 200, 201. Peculiar character of the devotion of heaven,
202, 203. The Christian church instituted as a means of preparation for
heaven, i. 499.
HEART; metaphorical use of the word in Scripture, iii. 128. Nature and im-
portance of engagedness of the heart in approaching to God, 129.
HENRY, Matthew; excellence of his Commentary, iii. (Mem.) 67.
HERBERT, Lord, i. 24.
HEY, Mr.; strictures on his work entitled "Happiness and Rights," ii. 69–75.
HILL, Rev. Rowland, iii. 214.
HINDOOISM; its impurity and cruelty, ii. 112.
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