Author |
Church, J. (John), 1780?-1825? |
Title |
The Precious Name, Proofs of the Godhead, and a Hymn
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Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Contents |
The precious name of Jesus -- Proofs of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit -- A hymn, composed on the occasion of the death of Mr. Joseph Matthews, who departed this life, on the 24th of February 1827, after a long and severe illness.
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Credits |
Transcribed by David Price. Many thanks to the British Library for allowing their copies to be consulted for this transcription
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Summary |
"The Precious Name, Proofs of the Godhead, and a Hymn" by John Church is a religious publication likely written in the early 19th century. The book consists of theological reflections that emphasize the significance of the name of Jesus and provide evidence for the divinity of the Holy Spirit. It addresses the importance of reverence in approaching divine names and the role of faith in a believer's life. In the first part of the book, Church discusses the various titles of Jesus, highlighting his glory and significance while stressing the need for believers to treat his name with reverence and seriousness, particularly in public worship and conversation. The second section presents arguments supporting the Godhead of the Holy Spirit, countering contemporary challenges to this doctrine with biblical references that affirm the Holy Spirit's divine personality and role in the Trinity. The final section includes a hymn dedicated to the memory of Mr. Joseph Matthews, reflecting on themes of faith and eternal hope in Jesus amidst loss, which serves both as a memorial and as an encouragement for believers to trust in God's providence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
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Subject |
Jesus Christ
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Subject |
Holy Spirit
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Subject |
Hymns, English
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
58761 |
Release Date |
Jan 23, 2019 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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