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_aBaker, R. G. _q(Robert George), _d1788-1878 |
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_aThe Spiritual Improvement of the Census : _bA Sermon, Preached in the Parish Church of All Saints, Fulham, 30th March, 1851 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-03-20 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1851 Lavis edition by David Price. Many thanks to the British Library for making their copy available | ||
| 520 | _a"The Spiritual Improvement of the Census" by R. G. Baker is a sermon delivered in the Parish Church of All Saints, Fulham, on March 30, 1851. This text falls within the genre of religious or theological discourse, likely crafted during the Victorian era. The sermon reflects on the implications of the census-taking, drawing parallels between the biblical account of King David's census and contemporary practices, emphasizing spiritual introspection and moral accountability. In the sermon, Baker emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's dependence on God's providence and blessings, urging the congregation to avoid the pride that can accompany worldly success. He reflects on the spiritual condition of the nation and the significance of the census not just as a record of people but as a call to examine individual and collective spiritual health. Through biblical references and personal exhortations, he prompts listeners to consider how they utilize the time and opportunities granted to them, urging them to remain vigilant in their faith and moral conduct while pondering the uncertain nature of life and the inevitability of death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aChurch of England -- Sermons -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- Census, 1851 | ||
| 653 | _aBible. Samuel, 2nd, XXIV, 10 -- Sermons | ||
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