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 The following is a list of the subjects for one Sunday—the second in Lent:—

St. Matt. xvii. “He was transfigured before them.”

Sermon I.—The means whereby a hardened sinner may be transformed into a new man, and his heart be softened.


 * 1) By constantly hearing God’s Word.
 * 2) By assiduous prayer.
 * 3) By earnest endeavour.
 * 4) By diligent practice of virtues.

Sermon II.—The incidents which took place on Mount Tabor, and the lessons they give us.


 * 1) By labour must we pass to glory, for it was “after six days” and a laborious ascent that the mountain-top was reached.
 * 2) Beatitude is to be sought above, not on earth, for the disciples were rebuked for desiring to make tabernacles on earth, the true tabernacle being in heaven.
 * 3) In every act we should consider the end: thus Christ in the glory spoke of His approaching decease.
 * 4) Those who would see the glory of God must watch.
 * 5) Christ is to be heard by all, for He is glorified of His Father.
 * 6) Christ’s passion to be constantly before the minds of His servants.