Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country Contrasted with Real Christianity

""A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes in this Country Contrasted with Real Christianity"" is a book written by William Wilberforce, a prominent British politician and philanthropist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is a critique of the religious practices and beliefs of the upper and middle classes in England at the time, and argues that many of these individuals are more concerned with outward displays of piety and adherence to social conventions than with truly living out the teachings of Jesus Christ.Wilberforce draws on his own experiences as a devout Christian and a member of the upper class to make his case, and provides numerous examples of hypocrisy and moral failings among the religious elite of his time. He argues that true Christianity is not about following a set of rules or performing certain rituals, but rather about living a life of love, compassion, and service to others.The book was first published in 1797 and quickly became a bestseller, sparking a national conversation about the role of religion in society and inspiring many to re-examine their own beliefs and practices. Today, it is considered a classic work of Christian literature and a powerful call to live out one's faith in a meaningful and authentic way.1829. Contents: Inadequate Conceptions of the Importance of Christianity; Corruption of Human Nature; Chief Defects of the Religious System of the Bulk of professed Christians, in what regards our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit-with a Dissertation concerning the Use of the Passions in Religion; On the prevailing inadequate Conceptions concerning the Nature and the Strictness of Practical Christianity; On the excellence of Christianity in certain important Particulars. Argument which results thence in proof of its Divine Origin. Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances. Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing Considerations give occasion; and Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.