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All Saints' Day and Other Sermons

By Charles Kingsley

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the meaning of true sainthood and discover a pathway to a more devoted and moral existence through a collection of powerful sermons.

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2003-11-01
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Summary

"All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" by Charles Kingsley is a compilation of sermons that seeks to ignite spiritual passion within its audience by exploring themes of holiness and the characteristics of God. The collection begins with a sermon given at Westminster Abbey for All Saints' Day, where Kingsley challenges conventional understandings of sainthood, asserting that true saints are not simply those who escape condemnation but individuals who actively commit to virtuous and selfless living. Kingsley implores his listeners to emulate the saints' dedication to moral uprightness and service, encouraging them toward lives of fervent worship and ethical conduct.

About the Author

Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.

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