| Author |
Cowan, James Galloway |
| Title |
Plain Sermons, preached at Archbishop Tenison's Chapel, Regent Street. Second Series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Dependence upon God -- Judgment here and hereafter -- The worldling reproved -- The unknown God -- Faith and its blessedness -- Faultlessness before God (Innocents' Day) -- Past mercies reviewed (New Year's Eve) -- Working for God -- Christ's truest manifestation -- Blessing according to prayer -- Christ stilling the storm -- Unity with peace -- The law in the Gospel -- Present salvation -- Christ touched -- Preaching parables -- Living and dying unto God -- Religious zeal -- Christ's coming desired -- True prosperity.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1860 William Skeffington edition by David Price. Many thanks to the British Library for making their copy available
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| Summary |
"Plain Sermons, preached at Archbishop Tenison's Chapel, Regent Street" by James Galloway Cowan is a collection of Christian sermons written in the mid-19th century. This work features a series of discourses aimed at exploring various theological themes, encouraging a deeper understanding of faith and morality among its listeners. The opening of the work introduces the first sermon titled "Dependence Upon God." In this sermon, Cowan emphasizes the importance of relying on God's presence and support for peace and resolution in life’s challenges. He stresses that while the future is uncertain, believers should not be overwhelmed by worldly cares but instead present their worries to God through prayer and gratitude. The textual references highlight the assurance that God is always near to those in need, promoting a life of faith that transcends earthly anxieties through a deepened relationship with God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Sermons, English
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| Subject |
Church of England -- Sermons -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67036 |
| Release Date |
Dec 29, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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