Private Thoughts on Religion (Adam)

Description

Private reflections from the notes and diary of Rev. Thomas Adam (1701-1784), rector of Wintringham, which will pierce the heart and humble the soul.

"Mr. Adam takes us out of our ordinary track of reading and reflection, and shows us ourselves. He structinizes the whole soul; dissipates the false glare which is apt to mislead the judgment; and thus teaches us to make our religion more and more spiritual, holy, solid, practical, humble, sincere...The characteristic of the entire volume is depth of scriptural and experimental knowledge. It requires, therefore, thought and time, in order to be appreciated. But it will amply repay both. And it may perhaps, be affirmed, that there is no work of modern Divinity which is more likely, under God's blessing, to elevate and purify the standard of religious sentiment in those who study it."

Table of Contents:

1. Confessions
2. The Scriptures
3. God
4. Human Depravity
5. Repentance
6. Jesus Christ
7. Faith
8. Good Works
9. Christian Life
10. Charity
11. Resignation
12. Prayer
13. Sacraments of the Lord’s Supper
14. Pastoral Office
15. Heaven
16. Miscellaneous

Appendices

I. To a Lady in Cornwall

II. To the Rev. Mr. Burnett

III. To the same

IV. On the Death of My Wife

V. A Prayer used by Mr. Adam