Professor W. G. Elmslie, D.D.: Memoir and Sermons by William Gray Elmslie
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"Professor W. G. Elmslie, D.D.: Memoir and Sermons" by William Gray Elmslie is a biographical memorial and collection of sermons likely written in the late 19th century. This work pays homage to the life and impact of Professor Elmslie, a revered figure within the Nonconformist churches of Great Britain, known for his engaging preaching style and magnetic personality. The memoir not only outlines his early life, education, and career but also highlights
his significant contributions to theology and pastoral care. The opening portion of the text introduces the reader to the background and early life of W. G. Elmslie, detailing his upbringing in a Free Church Manse in Scotland. It explores his family dynamics, early education, and the formative religious influences that shaped him into a compassionate and dedicated minister. The narrative showcases his academic achievements and ambitions, along with personal notes and letters that provide insight into his thoughts and character. This rich introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his sermons, which are intended to reflect his profound understanding of theology and human nature, making the text both a tribute to his memory and a valuable resource for those interested in religious studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Elmslie, William Gray, 1848-1889 |
|---|---|
| Editor | MacNicoll, A. N. |
| Editor | Nicoll, W. Robertson (William Robertson), Sir, 1851-1923 |
| LoC No. | 04033662 |
| Title | Professor W. G. Elmslie, D.D.: Memoir and Sermons |
| Contents | Memoir -- Christ at the door -- The dark enigma of death -- The story of Dorcas -- Unfulfilled Christian work -- A lesson in Christian help -- Joseph's faith -- The brazen serpent -- The gradations of doubt -- The story of Queen Esther -- The example of the prophets -- The making of a prophet -- For and against Christ -- The prophecy of nature -- Christian giving -- Our Lord's treatment of erring friends -- A hymn of heart's ease -- The first chapter of Genesis. |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Sermons, English -- 19th century |
| Subject | Elmslie, William Gray, 1848-1889 |
| Subject | Theologians -- Scotland -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60348 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60348-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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