Laurence Sterne ยท Sermons

The early editions of The Sermons of Mr. Yorick (1760, 66) and Sermons by the Late Rev. Mr. Sterne (1769) available as digital books

A volume-by-volume guide to digitized early editions of Sterne's sermons, with direct links to individual sermons.

Vol. 1

The Sermons of Mr. Yorick. Vol. 1. 1st ed. London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1760. ESTC #: T14704. [Google Books]
  1. Preface
  2. Sermon I: Inquiry after Happiness. (Sermon 1)
  3. Sermon II: The House of Feasting and the House of Mourning Described. (Sermon 2)
  4. Sermon III: Philanthropy Recommended. (Sermon 3)
  5. Sermon IV: Self Knowledge. (Sermon 4)
  6. Sermon V: The Case of Elijah and the Widow of Zeraphath Considered. A Charity Sermon. (Sermon 5)
  7. Sermon VI: Pharisee and Publican in the Temple. (Sermon 6)

Vol. 2

The Sermons of Mr. Yorick. Vol. 2. 1st ed. London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1760. ESTC #: T14704. [Google Books]
  1. Sermon VII: Vindication of Human Nature. (Sermon 7)
  2. Sermon VIII: Time and Chance. (Sermon 8)
  3. Sermon IX: The Character of Herod. Preached on Innocents Day. (Sermon 9)
  4. Sermon X: Job's Account of the Shortness and Troubles of Life, Considered. (Sermon 10)
  5. Sermon XI: Evil-Speaking. (Sermon 11)
  6. Sermon XII: Joseph's History Considered. Forgiveness of Injuries. (Sermon 12)
  7. Sermon XIII: Duty of Setting Bounds to Our Desires. (Sermon 13)
  8. Sermon XIV: Self-Examination. (Sermon 14)
  9. Sermon XV: Job's Expostulation with His Wife. (Sermon 15)

Vol. 3

The Sermons of Mr. Yorick. Vol. 3 (first published in 1766). A new ed. London: W. Strahan et al., 1776. ESTC #: T14724. [Internet Archive]
  1. Sermon I: The Character of Shimei. (Sermon 16)
  2. Sermon II: The Case of Hezekiah and the Messengers. Preached before His Excellency the Earl of Hertford. At Paris. (Sermon 17)
  3. Sermon III: The Levite and His Concubine. (Sermon 18)
  4. Sermon IV: Felix's Behaviour towards Paul, Examined. (Sermon 19)
  5. Sermon V: The Prodigal Son. (Sermon 20)
  6. Sermon VI: National Mercies Considered. On the Inauguration of His Present Majesty. (Sermon 21)

Vol. 4

The Sermons of Mr. Yorick. Vol. 4 (first published in 1766). New ed. London: T. Becket et al., 1770. ESTC #: N24098. [Internet Archive]
  1. Sermon VII: The History of Jacob, Considered. (Sermon 22)
  2. Sermon VIII: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Considered. (Sermon 23)
  3. Sermon IX: Pride. (Sermon 24)
  4. Sermon X: Humility. (Sermon 25)
  5. Sermon XI: Advantages of Christianity to the World. (Sermon 26)
  6. Sermon XII: The Abuses of Conscience Considered. (Sermon 27)

Vol. 5

Sermons by the Late Rev. Mr. Sterne. Vol. 5. 1st ed. London: W. Strahan et al., 1769. ESTC #: T14821. [Internet Archive]
  1. Sermon I: Temporal Advantages of Religion. (Sermon 28)
  2. Sermon II: Our Conversation in Heaven. (Sermon 29)
  3. Sermon III: Description of the World. (Sermon 30)
  4. Sermon IV: St. Peter's Character. (Sermon 31)
  5. Sermon V: Thirtieth of January. (Sermon 32)
  6. Sermon VI: Untitled. [God's Forbearance of Sin.]* (Sermon 33)

Vol. 6

Sermons by the Late Rev. Mr. Sterne. Vol. 6. 1st ed. London: W. Strahan et al., 1769. ESTC #: T14821. [Internet Archive]
  1. Sermon VII: Trust in God. (Sermon 34)
  2. Sermon VIII: Untitled. [The Sin of Murder.]* (Sermon 35)
  3. Sermon IX: Sanctity of the Apostles. (Sermon 36)
  4. Sermon X: Penances. (Sermon 37)
  5. Sermon XI: On Enthusiasm. (Sermon 38)
  6. Sermon XII: Eternal Advantages of Religion. (Sermon 39)

Vol. 7

Sermons by the Late Rev. Mr. Sterne. Vol. 7. 1st ed. London: W. Strahan et al., 1769. ESTC #: T14821. [Internet Archive]
  1. Sermon XIII: Asa: A Thanksgiving Sermon. (Sermon 40)
  2. Sermon XIV: Follow Peace. (Sermon 41)
  3. Sermon XV: Search the Scriptures. (Sermon 42)
  4. Sermon XVI: Untitled. [Efficacy of Prayer.]* (Sermon 43)
  5. Sermon XVII: The Ways of Providence Justified to Man. (Sermon 44)
  6. Sermon XVIII: The Ingratitude of Israel. (Sermon 45)