The following table of contents has been kindly furnished by the

Rev. J. H. Robinson.]

CONTENTS OF MEMOIR.

CHAPTER I.

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Introductory observations - Mr. Waller's birth-Religious education

- Early impressions Conversion - Declension - Restoration

Commencement of preaching-Temptation to desist- His remark-

able deliverence from temptation - His introduction to the Methodist

New Connexion. pp. 13-34.

CHAPTER II.

Mr. Waller's call to the itinerant ministry-His labours in the Longton

circuit- Special efforts to promote the cause of temperance - Ex-

cessive labours - His health fails - His appointment to Liverpool

circuit-Discouraging circumstances-Becomes a revivalist-Special

efforts to raise the circuit-Organization of tract societies-Anecdotes

of success-Establishment of a day school at the Park Chapel- An

elderly female obtains liberty after many years of bondage-Organ-

ized efforts to relieve the destitute - Mode of counteracting the evils

of evening parties - His religious experience - Covenant with God

-General results of his labours in Liverpool-Remarkable conver

sion at Manchester. pp. 34-53.

CHAPTER III.

Mr. Waller's appointment to Boston-Meets with a cool reception-

The spirit in which he entered upon his duties-Commencement of

open air preaching-Formation of a maternal association-Objections

to his mode of preaching - Local preachers and exhorters raised

up-Meeting for intellectual improvement-Congregations increase

-Enlargement of the chapel necessary- Kindness of the people

- Remarkable instances of conversion - Extracts from his diary.

pp. 53-79.

CHAPTER IV.

Mr. Waller's appointment to Birmingham - The state of mind and

purpose in which he entered upon his labours--Extracts from his

diary - Family troubles require him to suspend his ministerial la-

bours, and devote some time to secular pursuits-anxieties consequent

on this event- -Visit to Boston, and engagement with Miss Moseley

-Letters to Mr. Smith-His marriage and appointment to Hudders-

field His appointment to Bradford, and his labours there - His

appointment to Hanley-His consent to become a missionary to

Australia-His severe illness-Remarks on the different results of

his labours. pp. 80-96.

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CHAPTER V.

Mr. Waller's appointment to the Dudley circuit-He publishes his ad-

dresses to professors of religion-Extracts from them-Extracts from

his diary-Letter to Mr. B. Fowler-Additional extracts from his

diary-Intense desire for the salvation of sinners-Letter to Mr. B.

Fowler Case of extraordinary depravity-The revival commenced

-Letter to the Rev. J. Stacey-He hears Mr. Caughey-Induced

to seek for Entire Sanctification-His mental exercises respecting

the attainment of this blessing-Meanwhile the revival increases

and extends-Letter to Mr. Stacey-Views of faith-Hears Mr.

Caughey again— Receives the blessing of Sanctification - Openly

professes that attainment-Letter to the Rev. W. Cooke, on Entire

Sanctification, and on Faith-Editor's remarks on the harmony be-

tween faith and reason-Letter to the Rev. J. Stacey on Sanctifica-

tion- Additional extracts from his diary-The work of God still

progresses Letter to Mr. Stacey Leaves Dudley circuit for

Sheffield. pp. 97-153.

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CHAPTER VI.

Mr. Waller's appointment to Sheffield-The depressed state of the cir-

cuit-The spirit in which he entered upon his labours-The work

of conversion begins-Letters to the Rev. A. Lynn-Mr. Addyman's

testimony as to his daily habits and extraordinary zeal-Extracts

from his diary-His health fails and he his compelled to suspend

his labours- His reflections on this solemn event-His love to the

ministry Settles in business-Letters to Messrs. Lynn, Fowler,

Cooke, and Taite-His last illness, and state of mind- His death-

Estimate of his character. pp. 154-192.

CONTENTS OF LECTURES ON SANCTIFICATION.

Introductory remarks.

CHAPTER I.

Meaning of the word "to sanctify" —used in

the sense of separation to a particular purpose, without reference to

holiness or religion - Signifies to separate from a common to a sa-

cred use without conveying the idea of purification Denotes puri-

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fication in order to dedicate to God Chief idea in other cases - to

dedicate to God - but does not always imply a state of complete and

entire holiness. pp. 193-201.

CHAPTER II.

nor that

-or that our minds

Does not make us independent of

Is not a freedom from tempta-

Meaning of the phrase "Sanctify you wholly." Term, "perfection,"

by which entire sanctification is frequently designated is scriptural

and of frequent occurrence. But as used in reference to man does

not signify absolute perfection nor angelic perfection

of man when he first came from the hands of God. Does not imply

the destruction of our animal appetites and propensities,
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annihilation of our natural affections. Does not imply constant cer-

tainty that our conduct and feelings are right –

are always thinking upon God.

the atonement and grace of Christ.

tion-or from the possibility of backsliding. Not incompatible with

the lawful claims of business- -or duties we owe to our families-or

to society. Not essentially connected with office, profession, or any

peculiar position in life. Is not essentially connected with sacra-

ments, pilgrimages, or penances, nor does it flow through the sup-

posed channel of apostolic succession. Is not something essentially

different in nature and kind from regeneration. But it is complete

conformity to the image of God, and implies, first, the destruction of

all sin, second, filling with all the virtues and graces of the Holy

Spirit. pp. 201-225.

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CHAPTER III.

Entire Sanctification; or the spirit, soul, and body being sanctified wholly. Explanatory remarks on these three parts of man's nature -spirit, soul, and body; and on the manner in which they are affected by the power of sanctifying grace. pp. 225-235.

CHAPTER IV.

All believers are at least partially sanctified. They are pardoned, and accepted - received into the family of God and regenerated

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pp. 236-242

CHAPTER V.

Believers in general are not "sanctified wholly." All believers are called saints, but are not " sanctified wholly" Proofs and instances adduced. pp. 243-251.

CHAPTER VI.

Entire sanctification the privilege of all believers — proved — First, God wills it. 1, This may be inferred from his own nature; 2, this plainly declared in scripture; 3, is authoritatively commanded; and, 4, is indicated by the inducements to holiness and threatenings denounced against sin. Secondly, God has promised to make us holy. Thirdly, he has covenanted to do this. Fourthly, the prophets frequently refer to this covenant. Fifthly, God is able to fulfil this covenant. Sixthly, God has made provision for our sanctification in the Gospel of his Son. For this purpose he gave his Son to suffer and die; he hath sent forth his Spirit for this purpose-given us a Divine revelation instituted the Christian ministry and established Christian ordinances. God exhorts us to seek this blessing. The apostles frequently prayed that the churches might enjoy it and laboured to bring them into this happy state. Jesus Christ also prayed for this on behalf of his followers - and taught us to

pray for it. Many examples recorded in scripture confirm this truth. pp. 251-276.

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CHAPTER VII.

Sanctification a present blessing. This we are taught in the text.

Hostile opinions noticed and refuted. Sanctification, as a present

blessing further proved by the desires which are excited in our

hearts after entire holiness—by the way in which the blessing is

obtained by the fact that the graces of a sanctified state belong to

this life by the prayer of the text and by the fact that God

now calleth us to this state of holiness. pp. 276-287.

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CHAPTER VIII.

Instantaneous and gradual sanctification considered.

Sanctification a

special gift of God, and therefore may be instantaneously imparted
- being subsequent to pardon, may be called the "second blessing."

Instantaneous sanctification consistent with reason. pp. 287 - 294.

CHAPTER IX.

It is our privilege to be preserved in the blessed state of sanctification

until death. pp. 295-309.

CHAPTER X.

1. Ascertain whether

The way in which sanctification is obtained.

your character and attainments are similar to those of the persons on

whose behalf the apostle presented the prayer of the text.
2. Get a

clear idea of what you are called to seek. 3. Believe the blessing

attainable. 4. Be willing to part with every sin and carnal inclina-

tion in order to obtain it. 5. Cease to seek it by your own works.

6. Receive it by simple faith in Christ—other important directions

given. pp. 309-323.

CHAPTER XI.

The evidences of entire sanctification. How we may know that we are

sanctified wholly-testimony of our own consciousness—and reason

-testimony of the Spirit of God. This witness of God's Spirit de-

scribed― distinguished from the witness of the Spirit to our adoption.

How the Spirit operates to produce this testimony in the heart. Such

a witness to our sanctification defended. pp. 324-336.