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| Author | Penn, William, 1644-1718 |
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| Title | No cross, no crown : a discourse shewing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ |
| Alternate Title | No cross, no crown : a discourse showing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "No Cross, No Crown: A Discourse Shewing the Nature and Discipline of the Holy Cross of Christ" by William Penn is a religious treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the Christian concept of self-denial and emphasizes the necessity of bearing the cross as part of true discipleship. It reflects on the importance of inner transformation and spiritual obedience, contrasting genuine faith with the superficial Christianity prevalent in society. The opening of the discourse establishes the author’s deep concern for the spiritual condition of Christians who neglect the essential tenets of their faith. Penn calls upon his readers to introspectively examine their lives, discussing the consequences of living in sin and the indifference towards personal commitment to Christ. He emphasizes that embracing the cross—a symbol of suffering and self-denial—is the only path to achieving true salvation and the eternal crown promised by God. Highly reflective and earnest, the beginning of the treatise sets the stage for an exploration of the struggle between worldly desires and the spiritual journey towards righteousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Christian life |
| Subject | Christian life -- Quaker authors |
| Subject | Self-denial -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44895 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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