Plain Parochial Sermons, preached in the Parish Church of Bolton-le-Moors

"Plain Parochial Sermons, preached in the Parish Church of Bolton-le-Moors" by the Rev. James Slade, M.A. is a compilation of sermons that provide spiritual direction and ethical lessons rooted in the Bible. Designed to uplift both the local church and a wider audience, Slade's sermons underscore the significance of deep faith, strong moral principles, and a direct connection with the divine. The author begins with an emotional note, appreciating the support he received to share his sermons in written form and recognizing his earlier doubts about their effectiveness beyond the church. Using religious texts, he talks about how desperately humans need to wake up spiritually, painting a picture of people struggling with sin and the life-changing possibility of Christ’s lessons. The beginning sermon is a call to believers to escape their spiritual sleep and understand their need for holy guidance, setting a core principle that echoes through all the sermons.