Punishment by Death: Its Authority and Expediency
Cheever argues from Scripture and expediency for capital punishment, analyzing the Noachic statute, Mosaic law, New Testament confirmation, and common objections.
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Punishment by Death: Its Authority and Expediency
The Hill Difficulty, and Some Experiences of Life in the Plains of Ease
Allegorical sermon on the Christian "Hill Difficulty"—the climb of discipleship. Urges patient perseverance, warns against superficial rites (baptismal regeneration) and worldly amusements.
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Windings of the River of the Water of Life, in the Development, Discipline, and Fruits of Faith
Pastoral study of faith as a living power: unity of grace and truth in Christ, heart before head, faith's discipline, fruits, and effect on prayer and holy living.
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Introductory Essay to Religious and Moral Anecdotes
Preface argues that anecdotes and vivid illustrations are vital for preaching: they enliven sermons, fix truth in hearers' memory, and aid pastoral instruction.
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A Plea for Children, and the Christian Sabbath, in New York
A plea for Christian Sabbath observance and religious education of children: urges Sabbath-schools and churches for youth as the primary remedy for social ills and moral training.
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Deborah
Sketch of Deborah: her faith-filled prophetic leadership, poetic piety, and influence in rallying Barak and Israel to victory — a model of prayerful, patriotic womanhood.
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The Scriptural Estimate of Philosophy
Sermons arguing Scripture and Christ surpass human philosophy: God's moral system transcends the material; philosophy must serve Christ, not supplant faith.
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The Arrangements in the Constitution of the Mind, for a Future Judgment and Retribution
Cheever argues conscience is a universal, unceasing moral faculty that judges actions and anticipates future divine retribution, grounding right and wrong in God's eternal attributes.
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Christian Melodies: A Selection of Hymns and Tunes Designed for Social and Private Worship in the Lecture-Room and the Family
1851 hymnal 'Christian Melodies' — a compact collection pairing familiar tunes with hymns for family, social, and congregational worship, emphasizing psalmody and heartfelt singing.
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“Here a Little, and There a Little”
Sermon urging vigilance over small daily actions and habits: gradual 'here a little, and there a little' shapes character, holiness, and destiny. Guard against little sins.
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Voices of Nature to Her Foster-Child, the Soul of Man: A Series of Analogies Between the Natural and the Spiritual Worlds
Devotional reflections drawing analogies between the natural world and spiritual truths, showing nature as a revelation of God, providence, and moral discipline.
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St. Helena and the Cape of Good Hope: Or, Incidents in the Missionary Life of the Rev. James M’Gregor Bertram
Memoir of Rev. James M. G. Bertram recounting missionary labors at the Cape of Good Hope and St. Helena, appeals to American churches, island conversions, and missionary encouragement.
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The Law of Remorse and the Law of Repentance: Or the Passage from Natural Revealed Religion
Two essays: one on women's intellectual characteristics, duties and proper culture/education; the other on conscience, remorse, and repentance as the inner moral law, guilt, and need for forgiveness.
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Sowing and Weeping: Tears and Sheaves
Calls for faithful Christian education: recognize children's native sin, teach the Word, and depend on the Holy Spirit. Urges prayerful, persevering, tearful sowing—God brings the harvest.
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Deacon Giles’s Distillery, and Other Miscellanies
Allegorical piece portraying the Christian life as a hard 'Hill Difficulty.' It critiques superficial rites (e.g., baptismal regeneration) and urges persevering, humble faith.
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The Powers of the World to Come: And the Church’s Stewardship, as Invested with Them
A theological reflection on 'the powers of the world to come,' exploring meeting God and eternal realities — judgment, resurrection, heaven — and the church's stewardship.
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The Century of Preparation, and the Means and Time of Fulfillment: A Sermon Delivered … April 9th, 1854
1854 sermon urging worldwide missions: the Spirit-driven joy of salvation spreads knowledge of the Lord, fulfilling prophetic promises and prompting global conversion.
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The Historical and Legal Judgment of the Old Testament Scriptures Against Slavery
Analysis of Hebrew terms for 'servant' and 'to serve' in the Old Testament, showing primary sense as labor and only secondarily servitude; examines key passages and laws.
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Lectures on the Life, Genius and Insanity of Cowper
Lectures on William Cowper's life and poetry, focusing on his conversion, recurrent mental illness, and divine discipline. Critiques Southey's memoir.
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God Against Slavery: And the Freedom and Duty of the Pulpit to Rebuke It, as a Sin Against God
A series of sermons asserting the pulpit's duty to denounce slavery, arguing from Old and New Testament law that slavery is sinful and urging ministers to preach against it.
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