The Works of REV. Jesse Appleton (Volume 1); Embracing His Course of Theological Lectures, His Academic Addresses, & a Selection from His Sermons with a Memoir of His Life & Character - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1837. Excerpt: ... His views in regard to the duty of college officers to bring the influence of religious principle to act upon the minds of their pupils, have been already noticed. No professorship of theology having been established in the institution, the religious instruction of the students devolved almost entirely upon him. He, from the first, conducted an exercise in the Scriptures on Sabbath evening in the chapel, in which all the students participated. Several volumes of his questions in manuscript, used on these occasions, interspersed with occasional remarks, and prepared with characteristic care, are yet preserved. It was bis custom, moreover, to deliver a theological lecture in the chapel at two o'clock, Thursday afternoon. Most of these lectures were transcribed by himself or under his direction, a year or two before his death, into three bound volumes, which are now in the library of the college. They were manifestly composed with great care, and with peculiar reference to the wants of those to whom they were addressed. It iscause of regret, that, by his premature death he was prevented from adding to their number, and discussing several topics of interest, essential to a full course of theological instruction. The influence of these lectures, eternity alone will reveal. It must have been great. They were always listened to with attention, and made a deep impression. The understanding was generally convinced, and the conscience often aroused. Says one of his earlier pupils, "the impressive manner in which he delivered his lectures was often noticed. I remember an instance of its effect. A young man, after hearing a lecture, remarked to a fellow student with apparent solemnity, that he considered himself one step nearer perdition than when he entered the chap...
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