The faithful servant / A sermon, preached in St. Peter's, Southborough, on occasion of the death of the Rev. Stephen Langston

A funeral sermon that reflects on a deceased clergyman's life and ministry, using the biblical commendation of a faithful servant as its framework. It praises early vocational calling, decades of unshaken fidelity amid theological controversies, and practical constancy in preaching and doctrine. The preacher highlights central evangelical doctrines—atonement, justification by faith, spiritual rebirth, sanctification, and preservation—and draws lessons for parents and young people about early training and faithful stewardship of modest gifts. The conclusion comforts listeners with the hope of the servant's reception into the Lord's joy.