CONTENTS.

LECTURE I.

The Duty of Preaching the Gospel to the Slaves in

the West Indies.

MARK xvi. 15.

Preach the Gospel to every Creature .

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LECTURE II.

The Progress of the Gospel in the West Indies.

2 THESS. iii. 1.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the

Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even

as it is with you

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Giving unto Servants that which is just and equal.

COL. iv. 1.

Masters, give unto your Servants that which is just

and equal, knowing that ye also have a master

in heaven.

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LECTURE VI.

Souls not Saleable.

MARK viii. 37.

What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 151

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LECTURES.

LECTURE I.

THE DUTY OF PREACHING THE GOSPEL TO

THE SLAVES IN THE WEST INDIES.

(Preached at the Cathedral, Barbados, Jan. 8, 1832.)

MARK XVI. 15.

Preach the Gospel to every creature.

THE duty which is enforced in this brief command has for its object a greater change in the condition and character of mankind, and a larger production of good, both temporal and eternal, than any other in the whole range of Christian obligation. The command is peremptory, and imposes a solemn charge on all who pro

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