The Essay on the Signs of Conversion and Unconversion in Ministers on the Church: To Which the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and Church Union in the Diocese of St. David's Adjudged Their P - Hardcover

Samuel Charles Wilks

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260852317 ISBN 13: 9780260852311

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical guide to discerning genuine ministry

This historical work examines how a minister’s heart and conduct reveal true conversion, and what sets a faithful pastor apart from a merely nominal one. It offers concrete signs to assess a clergyman’s life, preaching, and everyday behavior, with an emphasis on integrity, humility, and devotion to souls.

In clear, accessible language, the author discusses matters such as zeal for souls, pastoral visiting, residence among parishioners, and the balance between personal life and ministry. It frames conversion not as a momentary feeling, but as a sustained pattern of godliness that influences every aspect of a minister’s work and relationships.

• How heartfelt reverence for spiritual duties shapes preaching, conduct, and influence.
• Ways to distinguish a converted minister from one who is merely religious in form.
• The role of residence, personal example, and pastoral care in building trust with a flock.
• Guidance on handling wealth, disputes, and public duties in light of gospel aims.

Ideal for readers interested in church history, pastoral ethics, and how clergy character informs ministry across the English church.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260852317
• ISBN 13: 9780260852311
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 131