SERMONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL LESSONS BY THE MONDAY CLUB. 'Multi ad sapientiam pervenire potuissent, nisi se jam pervenisse putassent." BOSTON: HENRY HOYT. 1878. 1893 From the Library of Prof. A. P. PEABODY (82) Copyright, HENRY HOYT. 1877. Stereotyped and Printed by Alfred Mudge & Son, PREFACE. IN presenting to the public a third volume of sermons, we may be permitted to express our gratification at the reception given to the former volumes. But for the expressions of favor from so many quarters, accompanied by calls for a new series, it is probable that this book would not have been prepared. The past year has been one of extraordinary labors and anxieties for the ministry of Eastern Massachusetts. While, from this cause, the sermons, in some respects, may have suffered, in others, we trust, they have gained, especially in this, that we have sought to infuse into them something of the fervor and the practical direction of the great revival. - It will be noticed that we introduce some new writers. Το many, they will need no introduction. We call attention, also, to the fact that there is no coupling of topics in any of the discussions. Each is complete in itself. There is a sermon for each lesson. In the past, we have been indebted to friends for helpful and valuable suggestions. These we gratefully acknowledge, and respectfully invite new suggestions from pastors and experienced Sabbath-school workers, which may aid us still further to improve the plan of our work. BOSTON, Jan. 1, 1878. |