Sermons on several important subjects [electronic resource] : viz. I. An enquiry into the several causes which hinder the enjoyment of peace in society. II. Perfection in virtue not to be attained by such imperfect Creatures as Men. III. The love of this world explained, and proved to be consistent with true Religion. IV. The immoral devotionist; being a Discourse upon the Harlot's Excuse for Sin, in Prov. vii. 14, 15. V. The divine omniscience consider'd as a powerful Motive to deter Men from Sin, and excite to Virtue. VI. The nature of repentance, and some Mistakes about it considered. Vii. The whole duty of man briefly represented by St. Paul, in living soberly, righteously, and godly. Viii. The prosperity of bad men, and the Adversity of Good Men, accounted for, in a Way agreeable to the Nature and Attributes of God. IX. A rational Account of Prayer. X. A brief Exposition of the Lord's Prayer. XI. Perseverance in the Love of God, the best Comfort under Afflictions. XII. The Nature and Importance of Truth. XIII. The true Nature of the Lord's Supper, and the Danger of receiving it unworthily. By Nathaniel Ball, Master of the Free-School, and Curate of Chelmsford.