Smith, S. S. "Power from on High." A Sermon, read before the Suffolk South Association, at their meeting, January 14, 1840

Smith, S. S. "Power from on High." A Sermon, read before the Suffolk South Association, at their meeting, January 14, 1840. Boston: D. S. King, 1840. First Edition. [3527] Green printed wrappers, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, 23 pp., foxing, pencil underlining & marginalia. Good. Pamphlet. The text is Luke 24:49, "But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."  His main points are: I. What was the power promised in the text?  II. Why was it granted to the primitive church? and III. Was it the design of our Lord to continue that power in the church to the end of the World? In the Advertisement the author argues against the charge of "perfectionism" which some had alleged against him after hearing this sermon, imputing to him "dangerous, and even fundamental errors."   Smith says that the power from on high administered by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was one of a moral transformation of the character of the recipients. A power of holiness and spiritual courage, given to bring about evangelism and revival through the influence of the Holy Spirit.  Rev. Stephen Sanford Smith (1797-1871), b. Haverhill, New Hampshire; d. Chicago, Illinois.  Congregational minister.