Project Gutenberg 2020-04-25 Public domain in the USA. 109 Collyer, William Bengo' 1782 1854 Collyer, William Bengo The Proportions of Christian Liberality A sermon, preached before a Monthly Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches, held at Trevor Chapel, Brompton, April 8, 1824 Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Transcribed from the 1824 Kingsbury, Parbury, and Allen edition by David Price "The Proportions of Christian Liberality" by William Bengo' Collyer is a sermon that was delivered in 1824, likely during the early 19th century. The book is a religious discourse that addresses the concept of Christian generosity and how believers should distribute their resources and kindness among others. Collyer examines the intricate balance of benevolence and justice that is required in practicing liberality and emphasizes the need to prioritize sharing both materially and spiritually within one's community, particularly towards fellow Christians. In the content of the sermon, Collyer grapples with the principles of Christian liberality, asserting that true generosity must originate from a willing heart and be executed with love and compassion. He offers a deep exploration of the motives behind acts of charity, emphasizing the need for sincerity and a focus on spiritual rather than merely material fulfillment. The text outlines various claims upon one's generosity, from personal responsibilities to broader humanitarian efforts, ultimately advocating for a balanced approach that honors both local and global needs. Collyer urges practitioners to reflect on their abilities and the importance of personal sacrifice in serving the greater good, encouraging a spirit of kindness that resonates throughout the human family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Sermons, English -- 19th century BV Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 72239 72129 2024-12-25T11:36:34.761560 2023-09-26T11:16:45.537985 text/html text/html 69237 2020-04-25T07:59:16 text/html 54489 2020-04-25T08:02:53 text/html application/zip 62495 2024-12-25T11:36:36.895637 application/epub+zip 60452 2024-12-25T11:36:35.245534 application/epub+zip 59698 2024-12-25T11:36:34.995546 application/epub+zip 94036 2024-12-25T11:36:38.271534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83760 2024-12-25T11:36:36.545555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83469 2022-09-27T23:31:42.550374 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61935 61876 2024-12-25T11:36:34.618553 2023-09-26T11:16:45.404984 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 62080 2020-04-25T07:58:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 23930 2020-04-25T08:02:53 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19709 2024-12-25T11:36:38.393533 application/rdf+xml 14158 2024-12-25T11:36:35.051565 image/jpeg 2924 2024-12-25T11:36:35.023540 image/jpeg 55727 2024-12-25T11:36:34.770557 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia