A Sermon preached at St. George's Church, Bolton, on Sunday, 7th January, 1838 occasioned by the death of the Rev. William Thistlewaite

"A Sermon preached at St. George's Church, Bolton, on Sunday, 7th January, 1838" by James Slade is a heartfelt sermon given in a church long ago, pondering major ideas about life, death, and faith in God. Delivered after the passing of Rev. William Thistlethwaite, the sermon aims to bring peace to the churchgoers while highlighting how important it is for people to have a relationship with God. Rev. Slade shares that real Christians don't live for themselves but to honor God in all they do, and he sees death not as an ending, but as a step into a hopeful future for those who believe. By sharing stories of the pastor who died, Slade shows an example of a faithful life, pushing people to think about their own lives, remember how Thistlethwaite helped them, and keep living for Christ, no matter what comes. The sermon is a celebration of a good man’s life and a challenge to everyone listening to take their faith seriously.