ILLUSTRATED;

OR,

SELECTIONS FROM THE JOURNAL

OF THE

REV. JAMES CAUGHEY.

CONTAINING

SEVERAL OF MR. CAUGHEY'S SERMONS-NOTES OF HIS MENTAL EXERCISES WHILE
ENGAGED IN A POWERFUL REVIVAL AT HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND-ADDRESSES
ON HOLINESS-SAVING FAITH-BESETTING SINS-THE DUTIES OF NEW CONVERTS
-DESIRES FOR PURITY-HELPS TO A BELIEF IN ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION-
PRESENT SANCTIFICATION-INSTANTANEOUS SANCTIFICATION HYPERCRITICAL
HEARERS OF THE WORD OFFENDED HEARERS THE DANGER OF GOD'S
ENEMIES REVIVALS THOUGHTS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHURCHES, ETC.

WITH A

BRIEF SKETCH OF MR. CAUGHEY'S LIFE,

BY

JOHN UNWIN,

SHEFFIELD.

LONDON:

PARTRIDGE AND CO., PATERNOSTER ROW.

1857.

[FIRST THOUSAND.]

141. c. 68.

London: Shaw and Spurgeon, Printers, 9, Crane-court, Fleet-street.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

A Brief Sketch of Mr. Caughey's Life

CHAPTER II.

A WEEK OF AGONISING CONFLICT.

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Buxton-road Chapel-Its defects-Wesleyan_chapels Cold prayer-meeting-Green wood in

Huddersfield-Satanic opposition-The Comforter-A trio of adversaries-Sadness-

Necessity for faith-Goodness without gladness-Thoughts on the Milky-way-Firmness

under trials-A bad sign-True hunger for righteousness-The pleasures of Satan-Want

of faith deplored-Trade hindering the Gospel-Satan's enmity-Annoyances-Christ and

Paul as examples-Mr. Wesley's note on Huddersfield-Change-Sorrow-Sighing for

more power-The cross heavy-A better Sabbath-In a waiting position-Noble brethren

-Chilling meeting-Dry and green wood-Smouldering fire-Satan's wisdom-Difficulties

-Need of courage-Grotto of Posilippo--The heart of man-Depths of humiliation—A

pleasant home-Soul sad

CHAPTER IIL

BEAMINGS OF HOPE.

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Good news-Glimpse at an old promise-The arm of flesh-Scrutiny of motives-Faith-

Cecil's three ideas-Preaching in faith-Prayer-Hard sinners-Satan intrenched-God's

rod of power-Counting the cost-The eagle-Ready for conflict

CHAPTER IV.

A CHARACTERISTIC DISCOURSE.

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The text-Late trials considered-Hard fighting and great battles-Satanic and human foes-

The Great Captain-Angelic sympathy-Safety of faith-Alarms, sources of, considered-

Necessity of firmness-The armour of God-Secret of invincibility in revivals-Friendship

with the world considered-The Swiss hero-Exhortation.

CHAPTER V.

THE BEGINNING OF VICTORY.

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A good omen-Prognosticators of evil-Change in the aspects of the congregation-Impatience

censured-Humiliation leading to prayer-Spiritual children-Common and special bless-

ings-Power of prayer illustrated-Powerful prayer-meeting-A piercing time-A hard

time Of preparation for the pulpit-Prayer and action-A thaw in the people's

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hearts

CHAPTER VI.

PERSECUTION-CONTINUED TRIUMPH.

Visit to Hull-Persecution-A Satanic compliment-Satan's over-action-The town stirred

-Success-Wesley's notice of Hull-Missionary tea-meeting-Anecdote-Collections-At

Huddersfield again-A happy day-Sheffield warriors-Happy death-beds considered-

Brightening faith-Beauty of a holy life-Diffusive piety-An amazing work of God-

Praise

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CHAPTER VII.

RODS FOR CRITICS AND HYPERCRITICS.

Words for a moral but restless hearer-The bill of exceptions-Song of a happy soul-Counsels

to a serious inquirer-Cause of disquietude-The best time to repent-Life, a comparison

-Counsels-To one truly grieved-The hoary head-A sad sight-A glorious sight-

Fidelity defended-Old age a hard time to repent-To a protesting hearer-Looking prin-

ciples in the face-Spiritual apoplexy-Hints for self examination-Word for one thoroughly

disgusted-Hints to a doubter-To a shrewd man-Discourse on the importance of religious

opinions Of uninvestigated opinions-Second-hand opinions-Second-rate opinions-

Bigoted opinions-Double-minded opinions-Emotional opinions-Exhortation

CHAPTER VIII.

REBELLION AGAINST THE SPIRIT-A SERMON.

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Different effects of Gospel preaching considered-Life giving influence of the Spirit-Spirit's

light may be resisted-Different administrations of the Spirit illustrated and proved-Doom

of those who resist divine influence-The point of doom-Death of a young man-Quickening

influence of the Spirit-A corpse-Jonah's voice at Nineveh-Faith in spiritual aid-Michael

Angelo-Conclusion .

CHAPTER IX.

PROGRESS OF THE REVIVAL.

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Meditations on the new year-The trinities-Solemn and profitable watch-night-Meeting of

converts-A Methodistic confirmation-Fruits of the revival-Presence of Christ blessed

-Thoughts on saving faith-The candlestick removed-Curious coincidence-Preach-

ing as God bids-Queen-street Chapel described-Compliment from Satan-Conscious

purity-Manifold duties-Hard onset-A good day-Jesus the soul of preaching-Sanctifi-

cation and justification-A moving season-Fears-The Gospel a power-Hearers of the

Gospel-Praise to God
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CHAPTER X.

WHISPERS TO OFFENDED HEARERS.

Reply to one who charged him with impertinence-Effects of faithful preaching illustrated-

Saying of a Swiss divine-The clock, an illustration-No neutrality-Respect paid by

devils to Christ-Preaching softens some while it hardens others-Christ's preaching-

Sceptics-Scribes and Pharisees-Wisdom of Jesus to be imitated by preachers. 165

CHAPTER XI.

ONWARD MOVEMENT OF THE REVIVAL.

Effects of Sabbath labour-Faith and duty-A gracious season-Singleness of purpose-A

motive power-Temperance meeting-An adoring state of mind-Contentment-Discontent

a soul troubler-It vitiates prayer-The watch, an illustration-A coughing congregation

-How to treat it-The safeguard of a holy heart-A mark of entire sanctification-State

of new converts-A fable-A good Sabbath-Christ's revenues-A fruitful prayer-meeting

-A large meeting-Glory given to God-A happy minister-None but Christ-Christ's

riches-A storm-A cramped time.

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Nature of the besetting sin-Its marks-It dislikes reproof-The thoughts most upon it-It

leads the mind captive easiest-It is most defended-It is troublesome to conscience-

Unwillingly parted with-Duty toward it
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CHAPTER XIII.

THE BESETTING SIN DETECTED AND SLAIN.

The sin detected-A point gained-The besetting sin must be dismissed-Joy at its crucifixion

-Appeals-Exhortation to believe-The nature of faith-Naked faith-Faith's climax-

Faith's weapon-Faith's victory sure-Satan in ambush-Cautions-An error exposed-

Believing and receiving-Sanctification comes by faith-God's veracity pledged to the

believing

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CHAPTER XIV.

THE NEW CONVERT EXHORTED TO HOLINESS.

The old man in the new-Satan's capital-Sin an accumulating principle-Case of some old

professors Spiritual ague-Christ's medicine-Danger-Proneness to wander-Purity a

remedy-Intentions regarding sin-Sin must be hated--Beza's prayer-Influence of inbred

corruptions-The solitary backslider-Words to one newly found in Christ-The wicked

must be avoided-Leprous souls-Hints to a young beginner-An important distinction

pointed out-Attainability of present sanctification-The heart and head must keep pace

together-Sanctification a living spring-Noble ambition-Illustrations of sanctified

lives

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CHAPTER XV.

A DESIRE FOR PURITY COEXISTS WITH JUSTIFICATION.

Defective justification-Desire for purity inseparable from pardon-A good example -

Desire for purity preserves justification-Words to an afflicted one-Neglect to obey the

Spirit a cause of affliction - The Israelites an example - A wrong choice - Hints to one who

was called to purity and refused-The case described-Encouragement-Christ a deliverer

from the wilderness state - Exhortation to effort
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CHAPTER XVI.

HELP TO A BELIEF IN ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION.

Hints to one with a wavering mind-Five helps to a right belief-1. Knowledge of God's

word, and reverence for it-2. Believing the truth - 3. Not misapplying Scripture-4. Con-

sidering the propriety of holiness-5. Not holding truth speculatively.
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CHAPTER XVII.

HELPS TO PERCEIVE THE PROPRIETY OF EXPECTING FULL SALVATION IN THIS LIFE.

Sin was contracted in this life It may be cleansed in this life-The remedy for sin provided

in this world - No likelihood of souls being purified after death-We may be cleansed one

minute before death - No promise of cleansing when dying No New Testament arguments

against holiness-Union of soul and body no barrier to purity We may be pardoned long

before death- Sin checks growth in grace The honour of Christ requires our purity-

Satan makes his servants perfect sinners-Cannot God make his children perfect, too? 237

IS SANCTIFICATION GRADUAL OR INSTANTANEOUS?

Sanctification gradual in three respects-It is instantaneous in one-Preparation often short

-God's power equal to a sudden work-Arguments in favour of instantaneous purity-

1. Exposure to sudden death-2. Justification is instantaneous-3. Experience of the

children of God-Mr. Wesley's testimony-4. God commands and promises present holi-

ness-Exhortation to holiness.

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CHAPTER XIX.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THE REVIVAL.

Sense of humility-Praise-Interesting letter-Case of restitution-Interesting conversion-

Divine interposition - Striking conversion of an infidel-Reflections thereon-Sudden death

of a wicked man-Letter describing an interesting conversion - Dull lights in church-

Observations-A powerful time-Missionary meeting at Leeds - Wit in the pulpit-

Preaching on purity-Smuggling in religion-Gracious sacramental season-Thoughts on

the "bloody sweat" of Jesus-Effect of studying the cross-Voice of an Irish harp-Crowded

audience Glorious victory-A curious circumstance-The Socialists of Huddersfield scared

and confounded-Power of truth.
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CHAPTER XX.

PLAIN DEALING WITH OBSTINATE SINNERS-A SERMON.

Modern sinners very wicked-Their danger-Triflers with religion-A fact from Eusebius -

Luther's observation-The danger of sporting with a revival How God often treats those

who jeer at religion-The worst of sights-The saddest sight of all - Voice of a Jonah needed

-Individual responsibility-A question about wasted talents-The perversion of faculties

-Saying of Antisthenes-Questions to sinners-Invitation to Jesus

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