MR. CLAUDE'S Topics referred to in the Skeleton pp. 415-419 of this Volume. 1. RISE from species to genus. 2. Descend from genus to species. 3. Remark the divers characters of a vice, which is forbidden, or of a virtue, which is commanded. 4. Observe the relation of one subject to another. 5. Observe whether some things be not supposed, which are not expressed. 6. Reflect on the person speaking or acting. 7. Reflect on the state of the person speaking or acting. 8. Remark the time of a word or action. 9. Observe place. 10. Consider the persons addressed. 11. Examine the particular state of persons addressed. 12. Consider the principles of a word or action. 13. Consider consequences. 14. Reflect on the end proposed in an expression or an action. 15. Consider whether there be any thing remarkable in the manner of the speech or action. 16. Compare words and actions with similar words and actions. 17. Remark the differences of words and actions on different occa sions. 18. Contrast words and actions. 19. Examine the grounds, or causes of an action or expression; and shew the truth or equity of it. 20. Remark the good and bad in expressions and actions. 21. Suppose things. 22. Guard against objections. 23. Consider Characters of- Majesty - Meanness - Infirmity— Necessity-Utility-Evidence, &c. 24. Remark degrees. 25. Observe different interests. 26. Distinguish-define-divide. 27. Compare the different parts of the text together. INDEX E S. I. ANALYTICAL INDEX to Mr. CLAUDE'S Essay on the Composition of II. INDEX OF PASSAGES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, which are III. A GENERAL INDEX (Alphabetical and Analytical) of the Subjects IV. A LITURGICAL INDEX, referring to such Skeletons or Homilies V. AN INDEX OF SUBJECTS, adapted to Sermons on various Public Occasions. |