TY - BOOK AU - Hurd,Richard TI - The works of Richard Hurd, volume 6 (of 8) AV - PR PY - 2017/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Church of England -- Sermons KW - Poetry -- History and criticism KW - Romances -- History and criticism KW - Dialogues, English KW - Great Britain -- Civilization -- 17th century N1 - Release date is 2017-04-12; Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Works of Richard Hurd, Volume 6" by Richard Hurd is a collection of theological writings and sermons written in the early 19th century. This volume presents sermons delivered by Hurd at Lincoln's Inn during the years 1765 to 1776, reflecting on various biblical passages and their implications for understanding Christian doctrine and morality. Hurd, as a respected theologian and Bishop of Worcester, discusses themes such as the nature of salvation, the importance of moral law, and the role of faith in the Christian life. The opening of this volume sets the stage for exploring critical reflections on the role of ministers in the Christian faith, emphasizing their responsibility to teach both old and new truths for the benefit of their congregations. It begins with a sermon based on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, connecting the historical context of the Jewish household with the responsibilities of Christian teachers. Hurd asserts that preachers must be prepared to address the needs of their listeners, drawing from a well of knowledge to provide spiritual guidance. This introduction hints at the depth of theological inquiry that characterizes the rest of the volume, which seeks to clarify and elucidate essential beliefs for both the clergy and laypeople alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54541 ER -