A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country Contrasted with Real Christianity

A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country Contrasted with Real Christianity is a book written by William Wilberforce. The book provides a critical analysis of the religious practices of the upper and middle classes in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Wilberforce argues that the religious system of these classes is characterized by a focus on external forms and rituals rather than the true essence of Christianity. He contrasts this with what he considers to be the true nature of Christianity, which he defines as a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The book is a call to action for Christians to live out their faith in a genuine and meaningful way, rather than simply going through the motions of religious observance. Overall, A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country Contrasted with Real Christianity is a thought-provoking and insightful critique of the religious practices of its time.1829. Contents: Inadequate Conceptions of the Importance of Christianity; Corruption of Human Nature; Chief Defects of the Religious System of the Bulk of professed Christians, in what regards our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit-with a Dissertation concerning the Use of the Passions in Religion; On the prevailing inadequate Conceptions concerning the Nature and the Strictness of Practical Christianity; On the excellence of Christianity in certain important Particulars. Argument which results thence in proof of its Divine Origin. Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances. Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing Considerations give occasion; and Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.