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31 MARCH (PREACHED 25 MARCH 1787) Especially to the young people ‘Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.’ Proverbs 14:34SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Exodus 1:22–2:10; Hebrews 11:23–29 If some, if but a few, if even but one of the children [of the Charity School] before you, besides being put in theContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

30 MARCH (PREACHED 25 MARCH 1787) Stretch out a friendly hand ‘Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.’ Proverbs 14:34SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Amos 5:4–15 Much may be done by the united efforts of persons of character and influence to enforce the laws of the land. The gross and shameful profanationContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

29 MARCH (PREACHED 25 MARCH 1787) Contribute to our national honour ‘Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.’ Proverbs 14:34SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Acts 17:16–34 Whether we are a people exalted by the love and practice of righteousness, or whether sin, enormous sin, be our reproach, and a just cause forContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

28 MARCH (PREACHED 25 MARCH 1787) Left to ourselves, ruin is certain ‘Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.’ Proverbs 14:34SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Daniel 9:1–19 I think it undeniable that if this righteousness were diffused among all ranks and orders of men, there would be reason to say, happy areContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

27 MARCH (PREACHED 25 MARCH 1787) Good citizens ‘Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.’ Proverbs 14:34SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Romans 13:1–4 Consider how a nation (which is composed of a multitude of individuals) would be exalted if this character was universally or even generally prevalent. Whatever be the situation ofContinue reading “365 days with Newton”