Discourses to the aged; on several important subjects. [electronic resource] : Viz. The difference between the activity of youth and the infirmities of age. Barzillai's refusal of David's invitation to Jerusalem. The fruitfulness of aged Christians. Caleb's reflection on the goodness and faithfulness of God to him. The design and improvement of useless days and weari-some nights. God's promise to bear and deliver his aged servants. Israel's journey thro' the wilderness, an emblem of the Christian's state on Earth. The outward man decaying, and the inward man renewing. Jacob's acknowledgement of the divine care, and blessing his grand-children. Joseph's dying assurance to his Brethren, that God would visit them. The honour of aged piety. The joy of the aged to leave their descendants prosperous, peaceful and pious. The hand of God in removing our friends far from us. The assurance of rest and future glory given to aged Daniel. By Job Orton.