A funeral sermon for the Rev. Joseph Kinghorn / preached in St. Mary's Meeting-house, Norwich, on Sunday afternoon, September 9th, 1832

The sermon addresses a mourning congregation after the death of their pastor, using an apostolic exhortation about remembrance to reflect on the minister's life and labors. It outlines the preacher's duties to inculcate gospel doctrines and stimulate Christian virtues, emphasizes diligent pastoral study, preparation, and pastoral care, and links fidelity in ministry to the promise of entrance into the heavenly kingdom. The speaker recalls the deceased's persistent industry, theological study, and pastoral fidelity, and exhorts listeners to preserve the doctrines, pursue holiness, and make their calling and election sure so that the pastor's teaching endures beyond his death.