The Spiritual Improvement of the Census / A Sermon, Preached in the Parish Church of All Saints, Fulham, 30th March, 1851

A sermon reflecting on the biblical episode in which a king orders a census and later repents when divine judgment follows; the preacher interprets the act as misplaced trust in human strength and argues that it drew hearts away from God. He contrasts that case with contemporary national censuses, observing that modern enumerations operate under civil provision rather than miraculous dependence and can yield practical benefits: informing social policy, guiding charitable provision, teaching mutual responsibility, and encouraging humble reliance on divine blessing. The text combines scriptural exposition with practical exhortation and explanatory notes.