04.00. The Lord's Host.

The Lord’s Host. A few thoughts on Christian Position, Conflict, Hope.

F. G. Patterson.

"Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? And he said, Nay; but as the Captain of the Host of the Lord am I now come." Joshua 5:13-14.

Preface to Second Edition (revised). The writer desires to commit the Second Edition of this little work to the grace of the Lord Jesus; praying for His blessing on all therein which may be found agreeable to His own blessed Word.

Islandderry, Dromore (Co Down), May, 1877.

Contents

Part 1.

Chapter 1. The Purposes of God, and the State of the People.

Chapter 2. Judgment Announced and the Way of Escape: the Bunch of Hyssop.

Chapter 3. The Seal of the Holy Spirit on the Forgiveness of Sins.

Chapter 4. Redemption.

Chapter 5. Praise: the Song of Grace and Glory.

Chapter 6. Heavenly Places.

Chapter 7. Canaan First; then the Lessons of the Wilderness.

Chapter 8. "Gilgal": the Stones of Memorial in the Jordan and at Gilgal.

Part 2.

Chapter 9. "Gilgal": Circumcision, Positional and Practical.

Chapter 10. "Gilgal": the Passover on the Plains of Jericho.

Chapter 11. "Gilgal" "the Old Corn of the Land.".

Chapter 12. "Gilgal": the Captain of the Host.

Chapter 13. Condition of Soul to Face the Foe: the Loins Girded with the Truth.

Chapter 14. Condition of Soul: the Breastplate of Righteousness.

Chapter 15. Condition of Soul: Feet Shod with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace.

Chapter 16. Condition of Soul: the Shield of Faith.

Chapter 17. Condition of Soul: the Helmet of Salvation: and the Sword of the Spirit.

Chapter 18. Condition of Soul: Prayer.

Chapter 19. "Good Success" in our Spiritual Warfare.

Part 3.

Chapter 20. Realization: the Seven Trumpets of Rams’ Horns.

Chapter 21. Unity of Action; Diversity of Operation: Joshua’s Spear.

Chapter 22. "The Last Trump:" Conclusion.