This volume of his sermons gives a glimpse into the heart of a true shepherd. The LORD promised through the Prophet Jeremiah that He would raise up shepherds after His own heart who would feed His people with knowledge and understanding. Such a shepherd was J.W. Alexander.

Charles Hodge said of him, "No minister in our Church was a more accomplished scholar. (But) the pulpit was his appropriate sphere. While he was not the first of all orators to hear on rare occasions, he was the first of preachers to sit under, month after month and year after year."

"None of the articles which make up this book belong to the class of Occasional Discourses; all are such as came up in the routine of a common ministry. They are intentionally miscellaneous, and several of the numbers are recent, as having been preached during the late blessed awakening. It is my humble and hearty prayer, that God would vouchsafe, by his Holy Spirit, to make them useful." - From the Author's Preface

Table of Contents:

1. Our Modern Unbelief: 2 Cor. 2:11
2. The Divine Perfections in Harmony: 2 Tim. 2:19
3. Divine Providence in Particulars: Matt. 10:30
4. The Incarnation: 1 Tim. 3:16
5. The Worldling: Phil. 3:19
6. The Scorner: Prov. 3:34
7. Salvation Traced to God the Father: John 3:16
8. Dying for Friends: John 15:13,14
9. The Blood of Sprinkling: Heb. 12:24
10. The Thirsty Invited: Isa. 55:1
11. The Inwardness of True Religion: Luke 11:40
12. New Disciples Admonished: Acts 11:23
13. Love Casting Out Fear: 1 John 4:18
14. The Young American Christian: 1 Cor. 16:13
15. Daily Service of Christ: Matt. 25:37
16. Mirth: Prov. 17:22
17. Believers are Witnesses: Isa. 43:10
18. The Church a Temple: 1 Peter 2:5
19. Strength in Christ: Phil. 4:13
20. Youth Renewed in Age: Isa. 40:31; Ps. 103:5

About the Author 

James W. Alexander (1804-1859) was the eldest son of Archibald and Jenetta Alexander.

Endorsement

"Dr. James W. Alexander's sermons are masterpieces of biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical preaching rolled into one. Here is preaching at its best—shepherding the hearts of believers, challenging unbelievers to flee to Calvary, and praising the majestic, gracious Triune God. A Shepherd's Heart helps fill today's void of solid sermon material so prevalent today, and shows how penetrating good, timeless preaching can be. Buy and read, and let your soul delight itself in life-shaping truth." - Joel R. Beeke