Chapter IX: Letter IX: Meditation, 108

1. Its Importance, 109
2. Time and Manner of, 109
3. Subjects of Meditation, 111

SUBJECTS PROPOSED AND ARRANGED.

_I. Character and Attributes of God_, 112

1. Self Existence, 112
2. Eternity and Immortality, 112
3. Omnipresence and Omniscience, 113
4. Omnipotence and Independence, 113
5. Benevolence, 114
6. Justice, 114
7. Truth, 115
8. Mercy, 116
9. Wisdom, 116

_II. Doctrines_, 117

1. Decrees of God, 117
2. Sovereignty of God, 118
3. Human Depravity, 118
4. Regeneration, 119
5. Condition of Fallen Man, 119
6. Plan of Redemption, 119
7. Justification, 119
8. Adoption, 120
9. Sanctification, 120
10. Death, 120
11. Heaven, 121
12. The Resurrection, 121
13. The Judgment, 121
14. The World of Woe, 122

_III. Character of Christ_, 122

_IV. Names and Offices of Christ_, 124

1. Saviour, 124
2. Redeemer, 124
3. Prophet, 124
4. Priest, 124
5. King, 124
6. Mediator, 125
7. Advocate, and Intercessor, 125
8. Friend, 126
9. Elder Brother, 126
10. Husband, 126

_V. The Christian Graces_, 126

1. Faith, 126
2. Hope, 126
3. Charity or Love, 127
4. Joy, 127
5. Peace, 127
6. Brotherly Kindness, 127
7. Humility, 127
8. Patience, 127
9. Long-suffering, 128
10. A Forgiving Temper, 128
11. Meekness, 128
12. Gentleness, 128
13. Temperance, 128
14. Virtue or Moral Courage, 128