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This sermon of James Smith, based on John 15:16, deals with grace and humility. Smith states that God calls the sinner to Christ whose way is one of faith, not reasoning, and meekness, not argument. Not one of the apostles came to Christ until he went after them and called them, he explains.

In this sermon, James Smith states that God prizes the love of sinners above all things on earth. He claims that God wishes to have their love, that he may have their obedience; for he values the obedience, though imperfect, that flows from a loving heart. 

This sermon by James Smith is based on King David’s words in Psalm 63:1. Smith explains that the object of David's thirst was the Lord, not merely the tabernacle, or its services, or even devotion; but the Lord himself. He states that it is the same with every real Christian - his God is the object of his desire as He has revealed himself as the source of love - and love is the solace and delight of the soul.

James Smith (1802-1862) was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841 until 1850. It is said that Smith's readings were even more popular than Spurgeon's. In this sermon, he explains to the believer that they have a relation to have a relation to God and a relation to man, and that they are commanded to do good unto all men, especially unto those who are of the household of faith. 

In this sermon, James Smith refers to the conduct of David in praying for others. Many of his Psalms are intercessory. Smith quotes from Psalm 28:9: "Save your people, and bless your inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up forever." 

This 1857 sermon by William Bacon Stevens is based on Luke 15:11-32. The moral of the parable unfolds in four stages, the prodigal's departure, the prodigal's degradation, the prodigal's return, and the prodigal's reception. The son comes back in sorrow and humility, feeling unworthy and wanting a low place, but he is received with joy and exultation. 

In this 1858 sermon, James Smith deals with love or the lack of it. he asks, “Are our spirit, temper, conversation, and general behavior - such as to win the love of others?” and responds, “If we are sour, morose, reserved, snappish, selfish, or given to complaining - we must not be surprised if people are not very warmly attached to us.” His remedy is for every Christian to be more like Christ. 

A Tent in Agony is a humorous story of a man who looked after a tent when his companions went to fetch supplies. He was attacked by a bear and ran into the tent. The bear got entangled as the tent collapsed around it which caused quite a spectacle.