will make the poor discontented and insubordinate, 119, 120. Importance of
popular religious education, 126; iii., 418.
EDWARDS, President; his definition of virtue, i., 43 (note). Mr. Hall's early
and lasting attachment to his writings, iii. (Mem.), 4, 65, 79.
ELECTION, iii., 74, 75 (Mem.), 76. Clearly understood by the primitive Chris
tians, i., 418. Manner in which it should be preached, iii., 231.
ENGLAND, kindness of God to, iv., 136.
ENTHUSIASM; definition of it, ii., 200. Not unfrequently indulged at the
commencement of a religious course, 184, 201. Common mistakes respecting
it, 185, 201-203. Shown to be a much less evil than superstition, 185. Dan-
gerous only when oppressed, 199. Illustration of this remark in the history
of the Nonconformists, ib.
EQUALITY OF RIGHTS; defined, ïî., 60.
ERROR; its innocence or sinfulness, in what manner to be held, iii., 258.
Difficulty of precisely ascertaining the evil connected with it, in any given
case, i., 348, 349.
EUROPE; its superiority to Asia and Africa derived from the influence of
Christianity, i, 173. Its political state in 1791, ii., 36–38, 42.
EVANGELICAL CLERGY; their sentiments and labours described, ii., 274–
278. Accused of enthusiasm, 279. Their attachment to the Established
Church, 280. Their method of preaching defended, 282-284. Vindication of
the writers of this class, 284.
EVIL COMMUNICATIONS; described and enumerated, Hi., 477, 478. Dan-
gers connected with them, 478-483. Sources of deception in this respect
pointed out, 483-485.
EXAMPLE, Christian, iv., 648.
EXCOMMUNICATION; when and why inflicted, i., 320; its solemnity and
power, 339-341, 475; iv, 221.
EXPEDIENCY, in morals, denounced and exposed, i., 96-99. Awful effects of
the system, 99, 100.
EXPOSITION OF SCRIPTURE, Mr. Hall's view of the importance of, iv., 61.
FACTION, in politics, described, ii., 30. Contrast between the spirit of piety
and the spirit of faction, 176.
FAITH; defined, iii., 117; its necessity and importance in connexion with mis-
sionary labour, i., 163. Defects of the faith of the Jews before the birth of
our Saviour, 378. Faith susceptible of degrees, iii., 118, 119. Pleasures and
advantages attending the increase of faith, 119-121. The Divine life impart-
ed and received through faith, 428.
FAMILY WORSHIP; practised by good men in every age, iii., 130. The nat-
ural and necessary acknowledgments of our dependance on God, and our ob-
ligations to his goodness, 131. Its duty founded on the social nature of man,
132. Its tendency to produce good impressions in the minds of the children
and servants, 133. The beneficial influence it exerts on the character and
conduct of the heads of families themselves, 134. Pleas urged for the neg-
lect of the duty, considered and answered, 135–137. Hints on the best mode
of performing it, 137.
FANATICISM; defined, ii., 184. Its temporary duration, 184, 200.
FLESH; meaning of the word, as used in Scripture, iii., 60.
flesh, 61-63. Their aspect on our future interests, 64.
FLETCHER, Rev. J.; his Lectures on the Roman Catholic
FLETCHER, of Madeley; sketch of his character, ii., 412.
piety with that of Brainerd, ib.
religion, ii., 337.
Comparison of his
FORGERY; execution of two men for, at Cambridge, iv., 23.
FORMS OF PRAYER; why used by Socinian ministers, iii., 33. Adopted with
advantage in many instances, 135, 136.
FOSTER'S ESSAYS, Review of; division of authors into two classes, ii., 233.
Character of the metaphysical class, 233-235. The popular writers described,
235, 236. General character of Mr. Foster's work, 236. Remarks on the
manner in which he has eulogized mental decision, 240. Observations on the
term "romantic," 240-242. Excessive use of technical phraseology in reli-
gion condemned, 243. Adherence to the language of Scripture recommended,
244. Origin and legitimate use of technical terms stated, ib. A middle course
suggested, 245, 246. Notice of Mr. Foster's opinions on the study of the clas-
sics, 246. Criticisms on his style, 247.
FOUNDATION, the Divine, iv., 147. Need of it, 148. Difficulties in way of
it, 149. How overcome, 152. Character of it, 153, 412. Security of it, 155.
Importance of building upon it, ib. Laid in Zion, 406.
FRAMEWORK KNITTERS' FUND; its design and objects, ii., 127. Its ad-
vantages, ib. Appeal on its behalf to the framework knitters themselves,
129; to the manufacturers, 130; to the community at large, ib. Opposition
experienced, 137. Inadequate remuneration of labour before the establish-
ment of the fund, 138. Its institution vindicated on the principles of policy
and self-defence, and shown to be consistent with sound political economy,
138-140. Its effects in raising wages, 142. Defence of the fund from the
attack of Cobbett, 142–144, 145, 146, 148-150. Probable consequences of its
destruction, 144. Answer to the objection that such an institution encour-
ages idleness, 151.
FRANCE; state of that country before the Revolution, i., 69. Dreadful charac-
ter of that revolution, 70.
FREEDOM; disappointment of its friends by the events of the French Revolu-
tion, i., 107. Disastrous effects of the successes of Bonaparte, 109, 110.
Connexion between freedom and the progress of Christianity, ii., 16, 17. The
Puritans distinguished for zeal in its cause, 17. Its principles sustained by
Christianity, 18. Distinguished from faction, 30. Supposed connexion of
the principles of freedom with Unitarianism, 30-32. Spiritual freedom de-
scribed, iii., 418.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS; difficulty of distinguishing between it and licen-
tiousness, ii., 57.
FREEDOM OF WORSHIP; an inalienable right, ii., 187. Impropriety of in-
terference with it on the part of the magistrate, 188. Its suppression only to
be attained by increased severities, ib., 204. Disastrous consequences of such
severities, 189.
FREE INQUIRY; essential to national welfare, ii., 51, 53. Its benefits illus-
trated by an appeal to history, 52. The establishment of truth and the over-
throw of error proved to be its natural results, 54. Absurdity of refusing the
right of inquiry, 55. Answer to the objection that it tends to sedition and
anarchy, ib. Impolicy of attempting to suppress it by force, 58.
FREESTON, Rev. Joseph; his character delineated, ii., 414, 415.
FRENCH REVOLUTION, i., 34. Its atheistical character, 38, 53, 90 (nole)
In what manner regarded in England, 101.
FRIENDSHIP; reasons why it was not specifically enjoined by our Lord and
his apostles, i., 206, 207. Considered as the natural fruit of virtue and piety,
207. Essential to happiness, ib. Its advantages, 207-209. Natural and re-
ligious friendship compared, 209. Exists between Christ and believers, iv.
448.
FULLER, Rev. A.; examination of his argument for the necessary connexion
between baptism and the Lord's Supper, i., 424-426. Probability that he hes-
itated respecting strict communion, ii., 209. His letters on the sentiments of
Mr. Robinson, iii., 258. Account of his last moments, 251. His character,
i., 286; iii., 251. Notice of the oration delivered by Mr. Hall at his funeral,
iii., 252. Remarks on the memoirs of his life, 255. Comparison between Mr
Fuller and Mr. Toller, ii., 406-408. Interview with at Arnsby, iv., 39.
FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINES; what they are, i., 417-419; iii., 265–267.
The questions at issue between Calvinists and Arminians not to be classed
with them, ii., 449.
FUTURE, the; obscurity which God has thrown upon it, iii., 314-316. Wis-
dom of this arrangement, 323.
FUTURE PUNISHMENT; its eternal duration, iii., 270, 271.
FUTURE STATE; reasons on which the probability of a future state is founded,
VOL. IV.-4 P
ii., 372, 273. The grand discovery of Revelation, i.. 188, 189; ii., 373. Rea-
sons why it is so commonly disregarded, i., 190-192. Importance of reali.
zing our connexion with it, 196; ii., 374. Delight with which the anticipa-
tion may be enjoyed, i., 223, 224; ii., 374. Wisdom of God in throwing a
degree of obscurity upon it, iii., 326. Probability that the happiness of that
state will be greatly enhanced in consequence of this arrangement, 327, 328.
GENTILES, Christ the object of trust to, iv., 429.
GILL, Dr., iii. (Mem.), 82. Quotation from, iv., 145.
GISBORNE'S SERMONS; review of their general character, in., 290. Rea-
sons of the publication, ib. Revival of evangelical preaching accompanied at
first by a defective inculcation of moral precepts, 291, 292. Difficulties at-
tending practical preaching, 292, 293. Morals too frequently separated from
Christian doctrine, 293, 294. Mr. Gisborne's work recommended, as combi-
ning both, 294, 295. Criticisms on the style, 297.
GIVING, blessedness of, iv., 532.
GLORYING, import of the term, iv., 126; fixed on improper objects, 127;
proper object on which it should rest, 130.
GOD; his existence proved, i., 25; iii., 13, 14. Beneficial influence on the
mind of the belief of a Deity, i., 30. Melancholy consequences, in a moral
point of view, of a loss of the knowledge of God, 31. His unity, iii, 14, 15.
Spirituality, 16. Eternity, 192. In what manner the lapse of time is appre-
hended by Him, 190-192. His faithfulness, iv., 133. His invisibility, iii., 17,
298. Omnipotence, 296-298. Omnipresence, 300. Omniscience, 302, 303.
His nature and manner of existence wholly unknown, 312. The reverence
due to his name, 170. Criminality of a profane use thereof, 171-174. The
peculiar relation in which God stands to his people, 183. Peculiar union be-
tween God and the intelligent part of the creation, 303. Consequent hei-
nousness of sin against him, ib. God the satisfying portion and supreme good
of intelligent beings, 304-307; iv., 186. His works but imperfectly under-
stood, iii., 312; iv., 201. The dispensations of his providence often myste-
rious, iii., 310, 311, 314; iv., 175, 204. Mysteries involved in the discoveries
of his grace, iii., 316–319; iv., 202. These obscurities shown to be wisely
ordained, and the Divine glory to be promoted thereby, iii., 319–328; iv., 143.
The righteousness of the government of God vindicated, iii., 366. Wisdom
shown in the gospel, iv., 119. Government of, 175. Reasons for joy in it,
180. Seeking God, 192. Necessity of it, 193. Misery of being cast off by
Him, 195. Motives to seek Him, 196. Privilege of boldness in approach-
ing Him, 197. Manifestation of his work, 208. Desirableness of this, 209.
Fellowship with, nature of, 552. Importance of it, 558. Near views of, 642.
Supreme love to, 649.
GOOD WORKS, duty of Christians to maintain them, iv., 252.
GOSPEL, a revelation of the wisdom of God as to its end, iv., 120; the medi-
um of its communication, 121; in its dispensation, 121. Importance of con-
duct corresponding with it, 260. Worthy of all acceptation, 414.
GOVERNMENT. See CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
GRACE; the great principle of the Christian system, iii., 153. Divine grace
the only cure for the moral disorders of the world, 368. Growth in, truth of,
iv., 545. Indications of it, 546. Motives to it, 550.
GREAT BRITAIN; view of the dispensations of Providence towards the na-
tion in its recent history, i., 199–201. Its political state in 1793 described,
ii., 85-90. In 1822, 103.
GREGORY, Dr. O.; review of his "Letters." Evil arising from the injudicious
and superficial discussion of the evidences of Christianity, ii., 299, 300. Ab-
surdities of skepticism, 300. Necessity of Divine revelation, 300–302. Mys-
teries in religion defended, 302. Genuineness and authenticity of the sacred
volume, 303. The external evidences of Christianity, 303-306. Its moral
tendencies, 307. Importance of its peculiar doctrines, 307-309. Extremes
necessary to be avoided in discussing them, 309, 310. The gospel a restora-
tive dispensation, 310. View of the peculiar doctrines of Christianity, 311-
314. Propriety of designating the abetters of the simple humanity of Christ,
Socinians, 315. Orthodoxy of Dr. Gregory's theological sentiments, 317.
Commendations of his style and manner, ib. Dr. Gregory's work on Mechan-
ics, iii., 229. Introduction of to Mr. Hall, iv., 13.
GREY, Lady Jane, visit to her former residence, iv., 72.
H., Mr., letter to, on the death of his wife, iv., 633.
HALL, Rev. R., of Arnsby; his ministerial character and usefulness, ii., 369;
His Christian virtues, ii., 370. His eminent humility and pru-
dence, 371. Character of his "Help to Zion's Travellers," 452. His son's
opinion of his character and talents, iv., 49.
His early thirst for knowl-
Delivers addresses at the
HALL, Rev. R.; his birth, iii. (Mem.), 3. His delicate health when a child, ib.
Manner in which he learned to read and speak, 4.
edge, ib. Books read by him in his childhood, ib.
age of eleven, 5. Is placed under Mr. Ryland's care, at Northampton, ib.
Enters Bristol Academy, 6. His diligence as a student, 7. Failure in his
first attempt to preach at Bristol, 7. Set apart to the ministerial office by the
church at Arnsby, 8. Sent to King's College, Aberdeen, 9. Notice of the
professors then teaching there, ib. His studies, 10. Professor Paul's ac-
count of his college history, 10, 11. Formation of his friendship with Sir
James Mackintosh, 11. Manner in which they studied together, 12. Is cho-
sen assistant pastor with Dr. Evans at Bristol, ib. His popularity, ib. Is ap-
pointed Classical Tutor of Bristol Academy, 13. His propensity to bold spec-
ulations in religion, 14. Anxiety of his friends on that account, ib. Letter
from Dr. Ryland on that subject, with Mr. Hall's reply, 14-16. Attempts to
imitate Mr. Robinson, of Cambridge, 16. His interview with that gentleman,
ib. Writes on the abolition of the slave-trade, 17. Breach with Dr. Evans,
ib. Mr. Hall's letter on his death, 18. His deviations from orthodox senti-
ments, 19, 20. Letter to the church at Broadmead on that subject, ib. His
removal to Cambridge, 21. Death of his father, ib. Salutary effect of that
event on his mind, ib. His suitableness to the church at Cambridge, and his
first sermon there, 22; iii., 208. Violence of party politics at that time (Mem.),
22. Mr. Hall's opinions on government, 23. His views of European despo-
tism, ib. Publication of his "Apology for the Freedom of the Press," ib. Ex-
tensive circulation of that work, 24. Inconveniences arising from his political
celebrity, ib. His political opinions always the same, ii., 49, 98. Explana-
tion of his views and intentions in writing on politics, 106. His delight in so-
cial intercourse, iii. (Mem.), 25. His imitations of Dr. Johnson, ib. Resem-
blance between them, ib. Anecdote of his humility and tenderness of con-
science, ib. His habits of forgetfulness in regard to minor circumstances, 25,
26. Sketch of his manners and habits while at Cambridge, 26. Commence-
ment of his acquaintance with Dr. Gregory, 27. Dr. G's first impressions
respecting him, ib. Engages with Dr. G. in jointly studying mathematics and
mental philosophy, 31-33. His pastoral visits, 28. His encouragement of
social prayer-meetings, ib. His condescending kindness to the poor of his
flock, ib. His dislike of vanity and conceit, ib. (note). His opinion of Cam-
bridgeshire scenery, 29. View of his extensive studies at Cambridge, 30.
Acquires the Hebrew language, ib. His attachment to the writings of Plato,
31. Incidents and remarks illustrative of Mr. Hall's peculiarities of thought
and expression, 33-35. His growth in piety, 35. Salutary effect of his ill-
ness in 1799, ib.; iii., 213. Change of views respecting the personality of
the Holy Spirit (Mem.), 35. Description of his public services, 36-38. In-
tense interest which his discourses excited, 37, 38. His humble views of his
own character and labours, iii., 228, 244, 246. His method of preparation for
the pulpit, i., 21; iii. (Mem.), 39, 40. His care and labour when writing for
the press, 40. Commencement of his acquaintance with Dr. Parr, 41. For-
mation of his habit of smoking, ib. Publication of his sermon on modern infi-
delity, 42. Singular manner in which it was prepared for the press, i., 21, 22.
The controversy it occasioned, iii. (Mem.), 42, 43. Its flattering reception by
the public in general, 43. Letter from Sir James Mackintosh respecting it, 44.
Attendance of many members of the university at Mr. Hall's place of worship,
45. Attempt to prevent it frustrated by Dr. Mansel, ib. Publication of his
sermon on War, 46. His sermon on the "Sentiments proper to the present
Crisis," ib. General admiration with which it was received, ib. First sketch
of that sermon, 47. Some defects in Mr. H.'s character mentioned, 48, 49.
His retirement to Shelford, 49. First attack of derangement, ib. Liberality
of the church at Cambridge on that occasion, 50. Second attack, ib. Resig-
nation of his pastoral charge, ib. Sir J. Mackintosh's letter on hearing of his
recovery from his first attack, 51, 52. Beneficial effects of these dispensa-
tions on Mr. Hall's religious character, 52; iii., 224. His solemn dedication
of himself to God (Mem.), 53. Retires to Leicestershire, 54. Becomes
pastor of the Baptist church at Leicester, ib. Success of his ministry there,
ib. His marriage, ib., 232. His general usefulness at Leicester (Mem.), 55.
Publication of his review of "Zeal without Innovation," 57. His objections
to writing reviews, iii., 253. His other publications while at Leicester (Mem.),
57, 58. Trying state of his health, iii., 242, 243. His work on Communion
(Mem.), 60. Correspondence with a friend on occasional communion with
the Church of England, 61. Increased spirit of devotion, 62. Objection to
the presence of strangers during the celebration of the Lord's Supper, ib. His
lectures on Unitarianism, 62. Intense sufferings from his constitutional dis-
order, 63. Leaves Leicester, ib. Success of his labours at Bristol, 64. Un-
abated continuance of his literary ardour, 65, 66. Sketch of his general hab-
its during his residence at Bristol, 67, 68. His attachment to his children,
68. Extracts from his private diary, 69. His solicitude for the poor of the
church, ib. Decay of his health, ib. Letter to his son, 70. Interesting pray-
er-meeting on new-year's day, 1831, 71. His last service at Broadmead, 72.
Account of his last illness and death, 72-75. Collection of Mr. Hall's con-
versational remarks, 76-82. Extracts from Sir J. Mackintosh's Review of his
sermon on Modern Infidelity, 83, 84. Sir J. Mackintosh's defence of Mr. H.
against the attack of B. Flower, 84-86. Dr. Parr's eulogium of Mr. H., 86,
87. Character of Mr. H. as a preacher, by Mr. J. Scott, 87, 88. Dr. Prich-
ard's account of the post-mortem examination of his body, 89. Sketch of
his character by the Rev. W. Anderson, 89, 90; by the Rev. Dr. Sprague, 90,
91; by the Rev. T. Grinfield, A.M., 91–93.
CHARACTER OF MR. HALL AS A PREACHER: Abatement of the energy
and splendour of his eloquence in advancing age, iii. (Obs.), 95. Decline of
the power of his imagination, 96. Unaltered vigour of his intellect, ib. De-
scription of his appearance in the pulpit, 97. Strictures on his public prayers,
97-99. Each of his sermons had some definite purpose, 99. The distribu-
tion of his subject always simple and inartificial, 100. Plainness of his intro-
ductions, ib. Progress of his arguments and illustrations, 101. His perfect
conception and expression of all his thoughts, ib. The essence and effects of
reasoning displayed in his sermons without the forms, 102. His complete
mastery of language, 103. General style of his sermons, ib. Warmth of his
emotions, 104. Complete oblivion of self, 104-106. Peculiarity of action
when much excited, 105. Subserviency of his imagination to his intellectual
design, 106. Seriousness of his spirit and manner, ib. Mental abstraction
frequently observable in his preaching, 107. Advantages derived to his preach-
ing from the study of metaphysics, 107, 108. The originality of his sermons
characterized, 108. His uniform deference to revelation, 100. Pertinency of
his quotations from Scripture, ib. His choice of subjects, ib. His general
theological tenets, 110. His views and practice respecting addresses to sin-
ners, 110, 111. His aversion to bold speculations, and attempts to explain
the mysterious truths of the Christian economy, 111, 113. His preaching too
general and theoretic, not adapted to discriminate and individualize human
character, 113, 114, 115-117. His description of Christian character more
brilliant than the actual reality, 118, 119. The depravity of human nature too
little taken into the account in his sermons, 119, 120. His representations
of the happiness of the Christian life rather accordant with the privileges of
Christians than with their actual state, 120, 121. Pleasing exceptions to this
remark in many of his sermons, 122. Eminent usefulness of his preaching,
123. Irreparable loss sustained by his death, 124.
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