The Life and Sermons of Edward D. Griffin, vol. 2
Overview
Edward Dorr Griffin remains one of the most significant revivalists of the early nineteenth century, and in this volume, some of his most influential works are collected. Griffin’s writings and sermons are well-known for powerful exposition of Scripture and compassionate calls for revival. His writing is also characterized by solid theology and evangelical concerns. After studying theology from Jonathan Edwards, he entered the ministry. A firm believer in education, he later became president and professor of sacred rhetoric of Williams College.
This resource is invaluable to any student of revivalist influence and anyone wanting a greater understanding of living a holy life. With the Logos edition, The Life and Sermons of Edward D. Griffin, vol. 2 is readily accessible with your other resources, perfect for personal or academic study.
- Contains memoir of Griffin’s life
- Encouraging and astute exposition of Scripture
- Includes detailed table of contents
Sermons:
- Jesus of Nazareth Passing by
- The Brazen Serpent
- Noah’s Ark
- A Friend Closer than a Brother
- Christ a Covert from the Tempest
- The High Priest
- Christ the Resurrection and the Life
- The Ascension and Dominion of Christ
- The Patience of Christ
- Christ’s Kingdom Not of this World
- Calling on the Name of Jesus
- Self-Denial
- Enoch Walked with God
- When I am Weak, then am I Strong
- The Faithfulness of God
- Son and Heir through Christ
- Love to Our Neighbor
- Where is the Lord God of Elijah?
- The Better Resurrection
- When I was a Child, I thought as a Child
- The Pilgrim
- Whom Have I in Heaven but Thee
- Forsaken the First Love
- The Dove
- Manna
- The Heart of God Affected by Prayer
- Jehovah Jireh
- All These Things are Against Me
- Heaven
- New Heavens and New Earth
- The Lamb in the Midst of his Father’s Throne
- How Can I put Thee Among the Children?
- What Aileth Thee?
- Can These Bones Live?
- Arrows Sharp in the Heart of Enemies
- Salvation Taken into God’s Own Hands
- Abraham’s Reward
- The Watchman
- The Weeping at the Last Day
The history of his [Griffin’s] life seems little less than the history of one unbroken revival; and it would perhaps be difficult to name the individual in our country since the days of [George] Whitefield, who has been instrumental of an equal number of hopeful conversions.
—William B. Sprague
- Title: The Life and Sermons of Edward D. Griffin, vol. 2
- Author: Edward Dorr Griffin
- Editor: William B. Sprague
- Publisher: Van Benthysen & Co.
- Publication Date: 1838
- Pages: 611
Edward Dorr Griffin (1770–1837) was born in Connecticut. Educated at Yale College, he was a pastor and a professor of rhetoric. Griffin was well-known for opposing the doctrine of New Divinity.