Rowland Hill: His Life, Anecdotes, And Pulpit Sayings (1876)

by Vernon John Charlesworth

Book Overview

Rowland Hill: His Life, Anecdotes, And Pulpit Sayings is a book written by Vernon John Charlesworth and published in 1876. The book is a biography of Rowland Hill, a prominent English preacher and social reformer who lived from 1744 to 1833. The book covers Hill's life from his birth in Shropshire to his death in London, and includes anecdotes and sayings from his many years of preaching. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Hill's life, including his childhood, his early years as a preacher, his work as a social reformer, and his later years as an established figure in the church. Charlesworth draws on a variety of sources to provide a detailed account of Hill's life, including letters, diaries, and other writings. In addition to the biographical information, the book also includes many of Hill's famous sayings and sermons. These include his famous ""Three R's"" sermon, which focused on the importance of reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as his sermons on social justice, poverty, and other issues. Overall, Rowland Hill: His Life, Anecdotes, And Pulpit Sayings is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of England's most influential preachers and social reformers. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of a man who had a significant impact on the religious and social landscape of his time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437112528
• ISBN13: 9781437112528
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"