Revivals of Religion (Classic Reprint): Their Theory, Means, Obstructions, Uses and Importance; With the Duty of Christians in Regard to Them: Their ... in Regard to Them (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Porter, James

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ISBN 10: 1331232031 ISBN 13: 9781331232032

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Excerpt from Revivals of Religion: Their Theory, Means, Obstructions, Uses and Importance; With the Duty of Christians in Regard to Them

The object of the present volume is, to meet the necessity here indicated. How far it does so, is for others to decide. We have written as we preach, for the common people, and not for the fastidious and critical. If our humble suggestions shall prove useful in bringing them to a better knowledge of duty, and more efficiency in promoting the work of God, our highest ambition will be gratified.

The physical adaptation of the work is worthy of notice. The books named are comparatively large. Some Christians would hardly have courage to grapple them, who might be induced to read one of less dimensions. They are also expensive beyond the capacity of many to purchase. Here, too, we have aimed to choose the better course.

In conclusion, it remains to make our acknowledgments to Almighty God for the interest we have been enabled to feel in the revival of his work, and for the privilege of making this little effort in its behalf. We acknowledge our indebtedness, also, to the great and good men, to whose writings we have alluded, for many valuable suggestions. Though we do not acquiesce in all their views, we have perused their works with profound respect and veneration. May the great Head of the church accompany these pages with his blessing, and make them subservient to the object for which they are sent forth to the world.

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Excerpt from Revivals of Religion: Their Theory, Means, Obstructions, Uses and Importance; With the Duty of Christians in Regard to Them Revivals of Religion are of the highest importance, involving spiritual interests for time and eternity. The greatest force of argument, is hardly sufficient to do them justice, and secure the attention they deserve. They need to be discussed in every rank and condition of society, that the scattered light of experience and observation may be collected to a focus, and made effective in arousing the friends of God to suitable action. But nearly all the works upon the subject, now in circulation, are from the same general source, and are based and executed in subordination to a system of theological technicalities, for which many have little sympathy. While they contain much that is excellent, they err in attributing to God what properly belongs to man. With this, some of them advocate other errors scarcely less dangerous. Their generic cognomen is, "New Divinity." Unlike the system just named, it attributes almost every thing to man. He has "natural ability," it is said, to repent, to convert himself, to change his own heart, to love God, &c. Thus the two extremes meet, and figure in the same volume. Yet, notwithstanding this hypothetical jangling, truth and light are seen flashing in every direction. But they are so intermingled with these conflicting errors, they fail of the gracious influence that might otherwise be exerted. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast m

About this edition

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1331232031
• ISBN 13: 9781331232032
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264