| Author |
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770 |
| Title |
The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, Vol. 2 (of 6)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, in the Poultry; and Messers. Kincaid and Bell, at Edinburgh, 1771.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Hulse, Brian Wilson, Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Works of the Reverend George Whitefield, Vol. 2 (of 6)" by George Whitefield is a collection of religious writings composed in the 18th century. This volume contains a selection of the renowned preacher's sermons, tracts, and personal letters, illustrating his fervent commitment to spreading the Christian gospel throughout England, Scotland, Ireland, and America during his influential ministry. The overall theme of the collection reflects Whitefield's passion for evangelism, his thoughts on faith, and his experiences in the clergy. The opening of this volume consists of a series of letters penned by Whitefield to various colleagues and friends, showcasing his thoughts and reflections on ministry and spiritual matters. In these letters, he expresses gratitude for correspondence received, discusses his ongoing work of preaching, and details his experiences with congregations, often filled with fervor and emotional intensity. He offers encouragement to fellow ministers, exhorts them to maintain their dedication, and shares updates on the progress of their evangelical missions, highlighting the trials and triumphs faced as they spread their message. The tone is deeply personal, filled with warmth and camaraderie, as he seeks to uplift and inspire others in their spiritual journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Sermons, English -- 18th century
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| Subject |
Presbyterian Church -- Clergy -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Presbyterian Church -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770 -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71140 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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