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Editorial Annotations |
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Jacques Saurin (1677-1730) was
widely regarded for his eloquence in the pulpit. Born in
France to protestant parents, he was ordained a Catholic
priest before converting to the protestant (and
Calvinistic) Reformed Church of France. His sermons were
translated into English and printed widely in the United
States throughout the early-nineteenth century. |
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Saturday March 1st 1806
I have had some severe conflicts of late,
but the Lord hath stood by me in mercy. a few evenings agone a sudden temptation caught hold of me. I
resisted by prayer and supplication. I felt peace within but
my mind seemed to be like the wind tossed to and fro — God
in mercy gave me the victory blessed be his Name forever.
I have just returned from a tour of the Bay Quintie, and
have reason to praise God for the refreshing season I had
with my brethren there, but some conversation which I heard
wounded my soul. What a pity it is that men of sense should
spend any of their time in unnecessary chat.
I am now amusing myself in reading Mr James Saurin's Sermons
[Jacques
Saurin (1677-1730)] which appear to be a masterly performance. His ingenuity was certain[l]y great, his ideas noble and sublime — but some of
his sentiments are calvnistic. May God help me to make a
good use of all I learn through Jesus Christ.
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Primary Sources |
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David Smyth "Map of the Province of Upper Canada 1813"
Detail showing
region of Bay of Quinte circuit |
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Terms |
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calvinistic: Doctrines
that find their origin in the teaching of John Calvin
(1509-1564) and that are characterized chiefly by the
belief that some are predestined by God for salvation
while others are not (and can do nothing to achieve
salvation as a result). John Wesley rejected Calvinism
in favour of the belief that salvation was open to all
who might wish it according to the teachings of Jacob
Arminius (1560-1609). Calvinism was
popular in early-nineteenth century America,
particularly in the New England states, and Methodist
itinerants spent a great deal of time arguing against
its teachings. |
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