Metadata
Title
Gilbert Tennent sermons 2, Sermon on Psalms 116, 1743
Date
1743
Digital Identifier
PHS.TennentSermons002
Description
Gilbert Tennent (1703-1764) was an Irish-American Presbyterian clergyman, and one of the leaders of the Great Awakening.
This sermon explores the complicated relationship between man and God, through a meditation on the behavior of David: first under stress and angry, then counseling with his friends and communing with himself, then happy and striving to show publicly his gratitude to God. Tennent ends the sermon in an appeal for funds toward a new church building, as evidence of congregants' gratitude for God's help and mercy.
This sermon explores the complicated relationship between man and God, through a meditation on the behavior of David: first under stress and angry, then counseling with his friends and communing with himself, then happy and striving to show publicly his gratitude to God. Tennent ends the sermon in an appeal for funds toward a new church building, as evidence of congregants' gratitude for God's help and mercy.
Subject
Place
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Congregation
Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA
Holding Institution
Presbyterian Historical Society
Extent
9 pages
Format (Digital)
tiff
Rights
http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Language
eng
Type
Text
Abstract
116. Psalm: verses 12-14
No title page; title from heading on page 1: 116th Psalm, verses 12-14 in which David gives thanks to God, plans to take the cup of Salvation, a ceremonial drink to symbolize present thanks and past benefits, and to pay his vows publicly.
He has recovered from too openly-expressed hopes and the desertion of his friends, experiencing fear and disquiet, and now feels renewed faith, has found calm, and expresses equally candid gratitude which needs public expression both for the honor of God and as example to others. Illustrates the measures that an individual can take to realize his intemperate behavior, think about it, meditate on recompense and renew promises quickly and visibly, and to be grateful when he's had a chance to review and learn from his behavior.
What are the duties involved?
1. Love for God's mercies; God loves to be petitioned and given praise.
2. Remembrance of God's past benefits, as this supports our faith.
3. Praise God openly
4. Obey God's law with sincerity and carefulness, actively and passively; bear afflictions sent to us with patience and calm; donate some of our substance to God, and in this instance, for a house of worship, but to gain salvation and eternal life as well.
No title page; title from heading on page 1: 116th Psalm, verses 12-14 in which David gives thanks to God, plans to take the cup of Salvation, a ceremonial drink to symbolize present thanks and past benefits, and to pay his vows publicly.
He has recovered from too openly-expressed hopes and the desertion of his friends, experiencing fear and disquiet, and now feels renewed faith, has found calm, and expresses equally candid gratitude which needs public expression both for the honor of God and as example to others. Illustrates the measures that an individual can take to realize his intemperate behavior, think about it, meditate on recompense and renew promises quickly and visibly, and to be grateful when he's had a chance to review and learn from his behavior.
What are the duties involved?
1. Love for God's mercies; God loves to be petitioned and given praise.
2. Remembrance of God's past benefits, as this supports our faith.
3. Praise God openly
4. Obey God's law with sincerity and carefulness, actively and passively; bear afflictions sent to us with patience and calm; donate some of our substance to God, and in this instance, for a house of worship, but to gain salvation and eternal life as well.
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