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MacDuff A New Testament Chapter in Providence and Grace

MacDuff A New Testament Chapter in Providence and Grace MacDuff explains some aspects of God’s Providence and Grace. This work is based on Jesus encounter with the woman at the well. Some of his chapters are the needs be, the weary pilgrim, the drawer of water, conference, rival races, the gift of God, the well is deep, the contrast, the first evasion and reply, the second evasion and reply, the moments of silence, the home missionary, and the heavenly food and the field of harvest.

A New Testament Chapter in Providence and Grace

Noontide at Sychar (The story of Jacob’s well)

By John MacDuff, 1877

In this 14 chapter book, MacDuff explains some aspects of God’s Providence and Grace. This work is based on Jesus encounter with the woman at the well. Some of his chapters are the needs be, the weary pilgrim, the drawer of water, conference, rival races, the gift of God, the well is deep, the contrast, the first evasiona nd reply, the second evasion and reply, the moments of silence, the home missionary, and the heavenly food and the field of harvest. Continue reading

Davies The Christian Calling

Davies The Christian Calling by Davies (Anglican) has 20 chapters about the Christian Calling (to be a Christian). Some of his chapters are: Peace with God. Peace amongst Men. The Freedom of Sonship. Civil Freedom. The Righteousness of Faith. Rights and Duties. Holiness to the Lord. The Church and the World. Love towards God. Love towards men. The Primary Bonds of Human Life. Riches and the Kingdom of God. The Divine Right to Rule. Cesar and God. Competition and Self-Surrender. Dogma, Sentiment, and Ritual. Church-Going: Its Dangers and Benefits. Supernatural Religion. The Cost of Discipleship. Heaven and the World.



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Binet Purgatory Surveyed

Purgatory Surveyed
or A Particular Account of the happy, and yet thrice unhappy, state of the Souls there.
By Etienne Binet

This Catholic work by the priest Binet, is set up in 6 sections called surveys, where he examines different aspects of purgatory from a Catholic view. (1) the suffering of souls in purgatory. (2) A study of paradise (as part of purgatory). (3) What should be our love towards the souls in purgatory. (4) Our moral obligation to pray them out of purgatory. (5) A defense for prayers for the dead. (6) 12 means to prevent purgatory and shorten our stay there. Continue reading