This book is the fourth volume of a definitive collection of works by Thomas Boston, a Scottish Presbyterian minister and theologian of the 18th century. It includes his sermons, essays, and memoirs, providing insight into his approach to theology, pastoral care, and ecclesiastical politics. Boston's works continue to be studied by scholars and revered by Christians. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.