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“If we once get above our Bibles and cease making the written Word of God our sole rule both as to faith and practice, we shall soon lie open to all manner of delusion and be in great danger of making shipwreck of faith and a good conscience.”

Quote by George Whitefield

Work

The Works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A...: Containing All His Sermons and Tracts which Have Been Already Published: with a Select Collection of Letters... Also, Some Other Pieces on Important Subjects, Never Before Printed; Prepared by Himself for the Press; to which is Prefixed, an Account of His Life, Compiled from His Original Papers and Letters

This volume gathers the published sermons and tracts of the Reverend George Whitefield, a prominent figure in the 18th-century evangelical revival, alongside a curated selection of his correspondence. It also includes additional writings on significant topics that had not been printed before, which Whitefield himself prepared for publication. The book opens with a life narrative compiled from his original manuscripts and letters, offering readers a contextual overview of his ministry and thought. more

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George Whitefield
George Whitefield

George Whitefield, a renowned British preacher, was born on December 16, 1714, and died on September 30, 1770. Known for his passionate preaching style and his significant impact on the religious reform in America, Whitefield is often referred to as the 'Father of American Evangelicalism'. more

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