| Author |
Hurd, Richard, 1720-1808 |
| Title |
The works of Richard Hurd, volume 8 (of 8)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies,1811.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Works of Richard Hurd, Volume 8" by Richard Hurd is a collection of theological works, including sermons and charges to the clergy, written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This volume serves as a reflection on Hurd's pastoral duties and religious themes, including liberty, moral conduct, and the importance of faith. The opening portion introduces the context of Hurd's sermons, emphasizing the necessity of humility and repentance in light of national distress, particularly regarding the American rebellion of 1776. The speaker addresses the clergy and the public, urging them to reflect on their moral failings and the need for spiritual renewal. Hurd frames his discourse around the idea of divine judgment, urging a collective return to faith and proper conduct in order to restore order and harmony within society, while highlighting the role of divine authority throughout this theme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Church of England -- Sermons
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| Subject |
Poetry -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Romances -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Dialogues, English
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Civilization -- 17th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69824 |
| Release Date |
Jan 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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