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"xt. exalted because he loved righteousness." Textual sermon based on Hebrews 1.9: "Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity; therefore GOD, even thy GOD hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows." Discusses how Jesus "was made subject to the Father," and by doing so was able to absolve sins. Reflects on Jesus's service granting him "full acceptance and a glorious reward," noting the power and glory that derive from Jesus's labors. Considers "what especially in the service of our Savior secured the divine approbation," attributing it to the combination of Jesus's compassion and refusal to excuse guilt. "In all the kindness which he shows to a guilty perishing world, he still manifests a supreme regard to the honor of God-the purity of his law and his holy government." Argues that believers must value both aspects of Jesus's character and emulate both forgiveness and strict adherence to God's laws. Includes a list of places, mainly around Auburn, New York, dated between February 1820 to October 1845 possibly places where the sermon was read. Back cover includes the statement, "Dr. Wicks of Auburn."