Although the Bishop of Liverpool has published many booksâCommentaries, Biographies, and Theological Dissertationsâhe has never published a volume of sermons.
When his many friends heard that he was about to resign the See of Liverpool, they urged him to publish a volume of his sermons as a âmemorialâ of his sixty yearsâ ministry. The Bishop kindly consented to do so, and invited me to make a selection from his MSS. and to prepare the sermons for the press. I need hardly say that I willingly undertook the task as a âlabour of loveâ for my aged Bishop. The selection I have made for publication sets forth the great doctrines of our FaithâSin, Redemption, Regeneration, and Sanctification. I have also added sermons which call attention to the Practical side of Christianity, and which especially emphasise the âDutiesâ of the Christian life. The closing sermons proclaim the coming of our Lord; the Reward of His Saints; and the Rest of Heaven.
Friends, who knew of the preparation of these sermons for the press, have been praying that the âmessage of Godâ which they contain may bring blessing to many thousands. In the sure and certain hope that His Word will not return unto Him void I have prepared this volume of sermons by the first Bishop of Liverpoolâand in this hope it is sent forth.
T. J. Madden,
Archdeacon of Warrington.
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