THIS complete Edition of the late Rev. Mr. WHITEFIELD’s Works (printed
under the Direction of his Executors) it is presumed, will be highly
acceptable to all his Friends, as the just and proper Monument of
his Memory and Merit; and both pleasing and useful to the Public in
general, but especially to those who desire to cherish and promote the
Spirit of primitive Christianity.
To the Sermons and Tracts formerly published, and which are now
ranged in their proper Order, are also added other Pieces, on the
most Important Subjects: together with a valuable Collection of
Letters, selected and prepared by himself for Publication; in which is
displayed, that native Spirit and Simplicity, so eminently conspicuous
in his Life and Conversation. His Friends, and even his Enemies
(should there be any Such) will here openly behold his unwearied
Diligence, undaunted Firmness, noble Disinterestedness, and exceeding
Usefulness in the Work of the Ministry; also, his remarkable Fidelity
in Friendship, exemplary Piety, and fervent Zeal for the Prosperity of
pure and undefiled Religion.
The Letters and Works can stand in no need of any Recommendation:
Connected with the account of his Life, (now drawn from original
Papers) they exhibit a plain and undisguised View of the worthy
Author, in all Parts of his public Service, as well as in his private
Retirements, and inward Trials; faithfully shewing the Whole of that
_living Temple_, which was sacred to GOD, and happily instructing
Mankind in the Ways of Godliness and eternal Life.