The Glory of Grace Effected by Weak Means / Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached on the Death of Samuel Church, Aged Twelve Years. On Sunday Evening, April 14, 1822, by J. Church, at the Surrey Tabernacle.

Name: The Glory of Grace Effected by Weak Means / Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached on the Death of Samuel Church, Aged Twelve Years. On Sunday Evening, April 14, 1822, by J. Church, at the Surrey Tabernacle.
Author: J. Church

By J. Church

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A funeral sermon meditates on how divine grace is displayed through apparently weak means, offering exegesis of psalmic texts to exalt Christ’s person and work, especially his deity and incarnation. The preacher contends that the salvation of sinners is a more astonishing divine act than creation, and that God ordains praise even from children. Passages are applied to biblical figures, early apostles, ordinary believers, and the salvation of the young, while the child’s death is read as evidence of regenerating grace. The address blends theological explanation with pastoral consolation, urging recognition and celebration of God’s mercy and faithfulness.

About the Author

J. Church

J. Church was a 19th-century preacher and author known for his sermons and theological writings. He served at the Surrey Tabernacle and the Obelisk Chapel, where he delivered many of his notable sermons. His works often explore themes of faith, salvation, and the nature of God, reflecting his evangelical principles. Among his key writings is "A Confession of Evangelical Principles," which outlines his theological beliefs. Church's sermons, such as "Consolation in Life and Death, Derived from the Life of Christ," provide insight into his pastoral care and the spiritual guidance he offered to his congregation.