The National Preacher, Vol. 2 No. 7 Dec. 1827 Or Original Monthly Sermons from Living Ministers, Sermons XXVI. and XXVII.

"The National Preacher, Vol. 2 No. 7 Dec. 1827," edited by Rev. Austin Dickinson, is a compilation of sermons from a time when religion significantly influenced American culture, presenting essential aspects of Christian beliefs and practices. The writings center on themes like faith, human flaws, and the need for spiritual transformation, highlighting salvation and divine assessment. Within its pages are two key sermons. The first by Rev. Aaron W. Leland, “The Pure Gospel Rejected by the Perishing," analyzes how people respond to Christianity, noting how many find it absurd because of their inherent biases and lack of spiritual insight. Leland explains core Christian concepts—such as the importance of Christ, the need for forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit’s power to change lives—while cautioning against dismissing these truths. The second sermon, "The Final Judgment," by Elihu W. Baldwin, examines the certainty of a final judgment, differentiates between the righteous and the unrighteous, and stresses how people's actions determine their eternal fate. Baldwin highlights the importance of this truth, encouraging people to consider their spiritual condition and get ready for the coming judgment. The sermons promote deeper knowledge of Christian faith emphasizing how important it is to be spiritually responsible.