In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer for revival in times of spiritual decline in the Church. He refers to Isaiah 62:6-7, where God sets watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem to remind Him of His covenant and to pray for the establishment of Jerusalem as a praise in the earth. The preacher highlights that seasons of declension in the Church are not due to any failure on the part of the Holy Spirit, but rather a scathing indictment of God's professing people. He urges believers to pray fervently for revival, acknowledging God's covenant faithfulness and the need for His intervention.

Samuel Davies preaches about the necessity of a general outpouring of the Holy Spirit for national reformation and individual salvation. He emphasizes the dire consequences of sin and the need for repentance, warning of the impending calamities facing the nation due to impenitence and lack of true religion. Davies highlights the historical examples of divine judgment and restoration, pointing to the essential role of the Spirit in producing genuine reformation and peace. He urges the congregation to seek God's mercy, prepare for trials, and cultivate a sincere, enduring faith that can withstand persecution and martyrdom, emphasizing the importance of spiritual readiness for the uncertain future.

Samuel Davies preaches about the uncertainty and anxiety faced by nations in times of crisis, using the example of Nineveh's impending doom due to sin. He emphasizes the importance of repentance, reformation, and earnest prayer as the only hopeful way for a nation to escape divine judgment. Drawing parallels to the present war with France, he warns of the consequences of national sin and the need for a collective turning to God. Davies urges for a deep humility before God, a thorough reformation, and a reliance on the Holy Spirit for true repentance and national restoration.