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The Purpose of God in Afflicting Ministers

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Funeral sermon arguing ministers’ trials benefit their people by deepening spirituality, increasing pastoral zeal, demonstrating gospel comfort, and enabling sympathetic consolation.

Wicked Men Ensnared by Themselves

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Funeral sermon on the Leonard murder–suicide using Psalm 9:16 to show the wicked are ensnared by their own deeds. Warns against Sabbath neglect, ungoverned anger, and resisting the Spirit.

Intemperance, a Just Cause for Alarm and Exertion

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W.B. Sprague’s 1827 sermon denounces intemperance as a social and spiritual scourge, urging personal abstinence and public reform, including removing intoxicating liquors from entertainments.

Religious Celebration of Independence

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Fourth of July 1827 sermon likens American independence to Israel’s Exodus, urging religious observance. It praises national virtue and affirms God’s providence in our deliverance.

The Gospel the Wisdom of God

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William B. Sprague argues the gospel is God’s wisdom: Christ’s atoning mediation best displays divine justice, holiness and mercy, securing believers’ joy and angels’ praise.

Letters from Europe, in 1828

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W. B. Sprague’s 1828 letters from Europe recount a perilous Atlantic passage, scenes in Gibraltar and Marseilles, and religious reflections on Providence and missionary concern.

Causes of an Unsuccessful Ministry

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William B. Sprague’s 1829 sermon diagnoses why the preached Gospel often fails and offers remedies: preach core doctrines clearly, in right proportion and connection, with practical, audience‑adapted application.

An Address, Adapted to the Monthly Concert of Prayer

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An address urging Christians to cultivate deep personal piety—prayer, holy example, and self-denying action—as the sure foundation for advancing Christ’s kingdom and missions.

Lectures to Young People

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Pastoral lectures guiding young people in moral and religious formation—urging conversion, warning of temptation, and promoting Christian growth and good works.

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