MR. CLAUDE'S Topics referred to in the Skeleton pp. 415-419 of this Volume.

1. RISE from species to genus.

2. Descend from genus to species.

3. Remark the divers characters of a vice, which is forbidden, or of a virtue, which is commanded.

4. Observe the relation of one subject to another.

5. Observe whether some things be not supposed, which are not expressed.

6. Reflect on the person speaking or acting.

7. Reflect on the state of the person speaking or acting.

8. Remark the time of a word or action.

9. Observe place.

10. Consider the persons addressed.

11. Examine the particular state of persons addressed.

12. Consider the principles of a word or action.

13. Consider consequences.

14. Reflect on the end proposed in an expression or an action. 15. Consider whether there be any thing remarkable in the manner

of the speech or action.

16. Compare words and actions with similar words and actions. 17. Remark the differences of words and actions on different occa

sions.

18. Contrast words and actions.

19. Examine the grounds, or causes of an action or expression; and shew the truth or equity of it.

20. Remark the good and bad in expressions and actions.

21. Suppose things.

22. Guard against objections.

23. Consider Characters of- Majesty - Meanness - Infirmity— Necessity-Utility-Evidence, &c.

24. Remark degrees.

25. Observe different interests.

26. Distinguish-define-divide.

27. Compare the different parts of the text together.

INDEX E S.

I. ANALYTICAL INDEX to Mr. CLAUDE'S Essay on the Composition of
a Sermon.

II. INDEX OF PASSAGES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, which are
not professedly considered in the order of Books and Chapters in
which they occur; but which are discussed in those parts of the
New Testament, in which they are cited.

III. A GENERAL INDEX (Alphabetical and Analytical) of the Subjects
of the several Skeletons, and of the various subordinate Topics,
which are incidentally treated or illustrated therein.

IV. A LITURGICAL INDEX, referring to such Skeletons or Homilies
as illustrate the portions of Scripture, read as Proper Lessons, or
cited in the Book of Common Prayer, or which explain or vindicate
particular parts thereof.

V. AN INDEX OF SUBJECTS, adapted to Sermons on various Public

Occasions.

This Index has been prepared by the Rev. CHARLES SIMEON, M. A.

Sometimes the connexion of subject and attribute 2 Cor. v. 17.

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