The Lectures on Faith

A systematic set of lectures defines faith as the assurance of unseen realities, then examines its object and the effects that flow from it. The author argues that faith is the primary motivating principle of human action and the source of power in both temporal and spiritual affairs, attributing creation and miraculous events to faith's efficacy. Scriptural and prophetic examples are cited to illustrate faith's ability to change hearts, remove obstacles, and accomplish divine purposes. The material closes by placing faith as the first principle within a theological account of God's attributes, providence, and human duty.