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On Confirmation By R. Whately. Followed By The Order Of Confirmation - Softcover

Richard Whately

 
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On Confirmation By R. Whately. Followed By The Order Of Confirmation by Richard Whately. An early 19th-century Anglican treatise that explains the sacrament of Confirmation, its meaning, and its place in Christian life. It defines Confirmation as a public profession of the baptismal vow, confirmed by the bishop’s prayer for grace to strengthen the recipient in upholding a Christian life. The author discusses the responsibilities of those confirmed, including belief, repentance, and the keeping of God’s commandments, and outlines the three promised commitments made at baptism: renunciation of the devil and worldliness, professing the faith, and living according to God’s laws. It emphasizes the role of Scripture, public worship, Sabbath observance, and participation in the Holy Communion after Confirmation. The text includes the Order of Confirmation, catechetical questions, prayers, and explanations of terms, together with a hymn for the occasion. It presents a practical examination of faith and moral conduct within the Anglican tradition.

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