No. XVII. The doctrine of Atonement falsely charged with the presumption of pronouncing on the necessity of No. XVIII. On the mode of reasoning, whereby the suffi- No. XIX. The want of a discoverable connexion between the No. XXI.-On the true distinction between the laying aside our enmity to God, and being reconciled to God, No. XXIV.-On the Attribute of the DIVINE JUSTICE, No. XXV.-On the text in John, describing our Lord as the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world, 164 No. XXIX.-On the Denial that Christ's death is described in Scripture as a SIN-OFFERING, No. XXX. On the sense, in which Christ is said in Scrip- No. XXXI.-On the pretence of FIGURATIVE ALLUSION in the Sacrificial terms of the New Testament, No. XXXII.-Arguments to prove the sacrificial language of the New Testament figurative, urged by H. TAYLOR No. XXXIII. On the sense entertained generally by all, and more especially instanced amongst the Jews, of the NECESSITY OF PROPITIATORY EXPIATION, No. XXXIV.-On H. Taylor's objection, of the want of a literal correspondence between the MOSAIC SACRIFICE and No. XXXV. On the arguments by which it is attempted to prove the PASSOVER NOT TO BE A SACRIFICE, No. XXXVI. On the meaning of the word translated ATONEMENT, in the OLD TESTAMENT, No. XXXVIII.-On the VICARIOUS IMPORT of the Mosaic sacri- No. XXXIX.-On the imposition of hands upon the head of No. XL. On the sufficiency of the proof of the PROPITIATORY NATURE OF THE MOSAIC SACRIFICES, independent of the ar- gument which establishes their vicarious import, No. XLI. On the divine institution of sacrifice, and the - No. XLII.-On the Death of Christ as a TRUE PROPITIATORY SACRIFICE for the sins of mankind, No. XLIII. On the inconsistency of the reasoning whereby No. XLIV. On the nature of the SACRIFICE FOR SIN, No. XLV. On the effect of the doctrine of Atonement, in producing sentiments favourable to Virtue and Religion, 369 No. LIII.-On the DIVINE ORIGIN OF LANGUAGE, DIVINE INSTITUTION OF SACRIFICE, No. LVIII.-On the SACRIFICE OF ABEL as evincing the di- 1 No. LXI.-On the difference in the divine reception of the No. LXII.-On the true meaning of the phrase, ПAEIONA No. LXIII. On the nature and grounds of the FAITH evi- No. LXV.-On the true interpretation of the passage, Gen. No. LXVII.-On the nature of SACRIFICE BEFORE THE LAW: No. LXVIII.-On the DISPROPORTION between the effects of - No. LXX.-On the CORRESPONDENCE between the Annual Ex- No. LXXI.-On the nature and import of the ceremony No. LXXII.-Socinian objections urged by a Divine of the No. LXXIII.-The Atonement by the sacrifice of Christ as described by Mr. BELSHAM, Supplement to the Remarks on the Unitarian Version, INDEX of Texts, LIST OF BOOKS, PREFATORY ADDRESS. TO THE STUDENTS IN DIVINITY IN THE University of Dublin. THE following Discourses, originally composed with a view to your instruction, are now with the same design submitted to your more deliberate examination. In these latter days, Christianity seems destined to undergo a fiercer trial, than it has for many centuries experienced. Its defenders are called upon, not merely to resist the avowed invader, who assails the citadel from without, but the concealed and treacherous foe, who undermines the works, or tampers with the garrison within. The temporising Christian, who, under the mask of liberality, surrenders the fundamental doctrines of his creed; and the imposing Rationalist, who, by the illusions of a facticious resemblance, endeavours to substitute philosophy for the gospel; are enemies even more to be dreaded than the declared and systematic Deist. The open attacks of the one, directed against the Evidences of Christianity, have but served to strengthen the great outworks of our faith, by calling to its aid the united powers of its adherents: whilst the machinations of the others, secretly employed against the Doctrines of our religion, threaten, by eluding the vigilance, and lulling the suspicions of its friends, to subvert through fraud, what had been found impregnable by force. To aid these machinations, a modern and depraved philosophy hath sent abroad its pernicious sophistries, infecting the sources of morality, and enervating the powers of manly thought; and the better to VOL. I. 2 effect these purposes, clad in those engaging colours, which are peculiarly adapted to captivate the imaginations of young and ardent minds. Against arts and enemies, such as these, the most strenuous exertions of all who value the religion of Christ, are at this moment imperiously demanded. In what manner to prepare for this conflict, we are informed on high authority. We are to take unto us the whole armour of God-having on the breast plate of righteousness; and our feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace: above all, taking the shield of FAITH, wherewith we shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked: and taking the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit which is THE WORD OF GOD. These are the arms, which are to ensure us victory in the contest: and without these arms, we neither can, nor ought to stand. A conspiracy the most deep and deadly has been formed against Christianity. The Powers of darkness, have combined their mightiest efforts. If then the sentinels of the Gospel sleep upon their posts, if they do not instantly rouse to its defence, they are guilty of the blackest treason to their heavenly master. There is no room for truce or accommodation. The Captain of our Salvation has declared, that he that is not with him is against him. The force of this declaration is at this day peculiarly manifest. It is now become necessary, that a broad and distinct line should be drawn, between those who truly acknowledge the authority of Revelation, and those who whilst they wear the semblance of Christians, but lend the more effectual support to the enemies of Christianity. These reflections, though befitting all who profess the religion of Christ, press peculiarly on those, who are destined to teach and to enforce his word. To you, my young friends, who look forward to the clerical office, they are important beyond description: and, if allowed their due weight upon your minds, they cannot fail to stimulate to the most zealous and effectual exertions in your pursuit of sacred knowledge. Already, indeed, has a more enlivened spirit of religious inquiry been manifested amongst you. To promote that spirit, and to supply some additional security against the prevailing delusions of the day, these Discourses, on the doctrines of Atonement and Sacrifice,-doctrines, against which above all others, the Deist, and the Rationalizing Christian, direct their attacks,-were originally delivered, and are now published. The desire expressed for their publication, by the existing |