A Walk about Zion

mended. If it be calculated to promote His glory, may
His
eye

follow it for good, and cause it to hang as a lamp on the walls of Zion, lighting the path of the heaven-bound pilgrim on his way to the celestial city.

It may not be improper here to remark, that an entire new chapter, on the subject of Christian Union, has been added to this work in the present edition. It is hoped that what has been offered on that subject, will be found to be in keeping with the other parts of this volume, and will tend to strengthen the bonds of affection between christians of different denominations, and draw more closely the ties of brotherly love.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER 1.

INTRODUCTION :- The Church :-Design of this work—A series of

Sketches The Christians Song-No need of bitter Dissension-

Different views of the Church-Moderation of the Church herself

Premised considerations-Peculiar position of the Episcopal Church

in the United States—The reasons --Prejudices—The present un-

dertaking •

CHAPTER II.

Worldliness in the Church:- A view of the inhabitants of Zion- Epis-

copal Church supposed to admit members upon low evidences of

piety-Too true of all churches John Howe-Decline of piety in

a church no proof of a defective constitution—The churches of Asia

-Jewish Church-Congregational Churches in New-England

President Edwards—The entrance to the church guarded—Confir-

mation not to be administered except to the truly converted— The

examination of candidates belongs to ministers Views of a Pres-

byterian-Letter of a Lady-Supervision in the church-Ordination

service-Dr. Bedell-arrangements of the church to promote spir-

ituality-Resolution of the General Convention in 1817-Ministers

calumniated-Rev. Mr. 0. V.-His address in the forest...

CHAPTER 11I.

A glance at Zion :-Bunyan's idea of the Christian Church-The

communication of an Episcopal clergyman-Prayer Meetings

Extomporary prayer-Bp. Griswold—Dr. Bedell—Revivals-Bible

Societies—Missionary operations Change of heart-Vital piety-

Preaching Christ crucified- The Romish Church •

CHAPTER IV.

A panoramic view of Zion :-Elijah's interview with God-Peculiar-

ities of the ageThe consecration of a Church-Bishop of the East-

ern Diocess A Sermon—The duty of giving a reason for our faith

-It must be done with meekness and fear-Human depravity

The doctrine of Redemption-Character and offices of Christ, The

Holy Spirit-The doctrines of grace-Holiness-Baptism and the

Lord's Supper-Confirmation-Episcopacy-The Liturgy-Con-

clusion:

CHAPTER V.

Episcopacy_ A candid examination of the Episcopal Church, in two

letters to a friend”-Mistakes in reference to the Episcopal preroga-

tive-Constitution of the Ministry under the Jewish dispensation

Testimony of scripture in reference to the christian ministry–Also

of the early writers in the church-Views of Bishop Griswold

Syrian Church-Dr. Buchanan: -

CHAPTER VI.

Forms of Prayer :-President Dwight-Paley—Comparative advan-

tages of extemporary and precomposed Prayer-Dr. Payson-The

second letter in “a candid examination of the Church”-Rev. John

Newton—The Liturgy of the Episcopal Church-Its conservative

power-Variety Spirituality.

CHAPTER VII.

Regeneration :- The Temple at Jerusalem-Its different Gates-Ne-

cessity of a change of heart denied by no Episcopalians-Archbishop

Usher-Bishop Hall-Archbishop Leighton-Bishop Hopkins

Burnet, Bradford Dean of Chichester-Bishop Hobart-Onder-

donk-Griswold-Baxter-Presbyterian Confession of Faith-Hei-

dleberg Catechism-Saybrook Platform-New Birth-Sermon of

Bishop Griswold.

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CHAPTER VIII.

Regeneration :-Language of the Baptismal office defensible-Differ-

ent theories adopted in relation to the meaning of the term Regen-

eration–Narrative sketch of a regenerate family. ...

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CHAPTER IX.

Denominational peculiarities not a matter of indifference :-Import-

ance of being trained up properly in the school of Christ The hon-

or of God and the usefulness of Christians involved in this The

riews of a Layman, led to transfer his connection to the Episcopal

Church-Communication from a Missionary in the Valley of the

West, who at first entered the Congregational Church, and subse-

quently entered the Episcopal Communion-Another Letter from

an Episcopal Clergyman, giving an account of the manner in which

he was led to the Episcopal Church

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CHAPTER X.

The tendency of Episcopal Institutions :—An objection answered

The communication of a friend, showing from a statement of facts

that the establishment of the Episcopal Church is calculated to pro-

mote harmony, and revive religion in any place—A second commu-

nication, and a third on the same subject• • • •

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CHAPTER XI.

Minor objections :-Fault of Episcopalians The Missionary's manu-

script—The interview-Infant baptism-Immersion-Open com-

munion - The sign of the cross-Saints' days

Festival of Christ-

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mas..

CHAPTER XII.

Missionary's manuscript, continued :—Sentences of Scripture with

which the Episcopal service opens--Exhortation Confession-In-

cident related by Mrs. M.-The Declaration of Absolution-The

Psalter-Reading the Holy Scriptures in church-The creed - He

descended into Hell”—The design of the creed-An incident rela-

ted by a young man—Another by a clergyman-Meaning of “Ho-

ly Catholic Church”—The Episcopal Church is truly Catholic- 210

CHAPTER XIII.

Christian Union:—The church ought to be characterized with unity
and love--The causes of disunion—The admission of unregenerate
men into the fold and the counsels of the church-Defective organ-
ization—Properties of union which the Episcopal Church possesses.
Her catholicism-Her standards not drawn out into metaphysical
hair-splitting-She allows of freedom of discussion-The views of
a clerical brother of another denomination—The conclusion..... 298

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