AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY, 150 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1860, by the AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Enters on theological studies at Dr. Jennings' academy-Method of reading and study at Kibworth-Letter to Rev. Samuel Clarke- To Mr. Hughes-Great regard to the Scriptures--Rules for his conduct--Social temper--Remarks of Mrs. Doddridge-His first sermon-Social position and theological training-Description of his study-First pulpit performances Examination of stu- dents-His gentlemanly bearing and reciprocation of kindness--- Pious reflections -School expenses-Examination for licensure -Habit of strict economy-His gown-Dr. Samuel Clarke's advice-Grateful acknowledgments to Dr. Clarke-His abode near Kibworth-Farm-house life-Want of congenial society- Longing for his sister's recovery and society-Letter to Mr. Da- vid Some-Account of his studies-Foundation of the Family Expositor Remarks on the method of studying-Observations on Baxter-Rules for ministerial duties at Kibworth-A gentle reproof Pope's Homer's Iliad-Remarkable deliverance-De- tails of classical studies-Pliny's Epistles-Laconic letter to Dr. N. Wood-Expressions of ardent friendship - Remarks on Pliny and Addison - Daily labors and pleasures as a student
DODDRIDGE'S MINISTRY AT NORTHAMPTON. Northampton a sort of Mecca-Doddridge visits the families of his congregation-Pulpit preparation-Favorite topics-Wide range of subjects—Popularity and usefulness accounted for-His excel- lent temper-Derives lessons from the providence of God---Be- fore sermon expounds a portion of Scripture--Affecting anecdote -Composition of hymns-Expository lectures-Sacramental sea-