In this sermon, the speaker discusses the life and preaching of a man named Robert Murray M'Cheyne. The sermon highlights an incident in the 1830s where M'Cheyne engages in a conversation with two Scottish laborers about the importance of life and the fleeting nature of time. M'Cheyne is portrayed as a faithful and dedicated minister who takes the souls under his charge seriously. He emphasizes the urgency of seeking salvation and warns that time is short and everything in this world is temporary. The sermon also includes excerpts from M'Cheyne's own sermons, where he urges people to turn to Christ and make haste for eternity.

Theodore Epp emphasizes the importance of acting upon the Word of God, likening it to looking into a mirror that reflects our true selves. He draws parallels with David's willingness to have God examine his heart, highlighting the need for self-reflection and correction. Epp explains that the 'perfect law of liberty' mentioned in James 1:25 is not a license to sin but a call to live in freedom through Christ's teachings. He reminds us that true happiness comes from doing what we know to be right, as stated in John 13:17.

Philip Doddridge preaches about the importance of ratifying one's dedication to God through the Ordinance of Baptism by partaking in the Table of the Lord, as a way to express love for Jesus, surrender to God, and unity with fellow Christians. The ends for which the Ordinance was instituted, its usefulness, and the Authority of Christ's Appointment are emphasized to encourage participation. Objections of unfitness and weakness of grace are addressed, urging serious thoughtfulness on the subject and insisting on the observance of this precept. The chapter closes with a prayer for those desiring to attend the Table of the Lord but facing doubts, seeking guidance, removal of doubts, and blessings for the church and its members.