Christ Precious to Those Who Believe
The preciousness of Jesus Christ, to those who
believe — practically considered and improved.

by John Fawcett

"It is my earnest wish that this little book may
  be of service to enkindle and promote devout
  affection to Christ, in those who may peruse it."
"Yes, He is very precious to you who believe!"
1 Peter 2:7


PART 1

Chapter I. Introductory Remarks


Chapter II. The CHARACTER of the people, to whom Christ is precious


PART 2

Chapter III.
The EVIDENCE believers give, that Christ is precious to them


    Section 1. They trust their everlasting concerns in his hands


    Section 2. They delight to think of him, to hear of him, and to speak of him


    Section 3. They are grateful for the benefits they receive from him


    Section 4. They prefer him to every other object, and give him the chief place in their affections


    Section 5. They sincerely desire his presence, and long to enjoy intimate communion with him


    Section 6. They are concerned that others may know and love him


    Section 7. They are grieved when he is dishonored


    Section 8. They are ready to deny themselves for him


    Section 9. They are distressed by their lack of conformity to his blessed image and holy will


    Section 10. They adhere to him in all conditions


    Section 11. They are concerned to make his glory the chief end of their actions


    Section 12. They long to be with him


PART 3

Chapter IV. In what WAYS Jesus Christ is precious to those who believe


    Section 1. His History is precious to them


    Section 2. His Person is precious to them


    Section 3. His Names are precious to them


    Section 4. His Offices and Characters are precious to them


    Section 5. His Blood and Righteousness are precious to them


PART 4

    Section 6. His
Love is precious to them

    Section 7. His
Throne is precious to them

    Section 8. His
Doctrine is precious to them

    Section 9. His
Promises are precious to them

    Section 10. His
Commands are precious to them

    Section 11. His
Ways are precious to them

    Section 12. His
People are precious to them

    Section 13. His
Interests are precious to them

    Section 14. His
Day and his House are precious to them

    Section 15. His
Benefits are precious to them

    Section 16. His
Chastisements are precious to them

    Section 17. His
Example is precious to them

PART 5

Chapter 5.
Practical improvement of the subject