Considerations Addressed To The Archbishop Of Dublin And The Clergy who Signed The Petition To The House Of Commons For Protection - Softcover

William Magee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 046156548X ISBN 13: 9780461565485

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Considerations Addressed To The Archbishop Of Dublin And The Clergy who Signed The Petition To The House Of Commons For Protection — William Magee. In this 1827 tract, Magee writes to the Archbishop and clergy who supported a petition for civil protection, examining the principles underlying the Metropolitan’s Charge and the Clergy’s Petition. He argues that the church is a heavenly body governed by spiritual sovereignty rather than earthly power, distinguishes the Church’s ministry from a state-anchored institution, and critiques the Papacy as Satan’s antichristian system designed to bind souls to an earthly head. He contends that Christian ministers are ambassadors of Christ, called to proclaim grace and truth and to labor for the souls of men, not to secure protection from civil authorities by compromising gospel integrity. He urges clergy to maintain independence from civil power, to endure reproach for Christ’s name, and to stay faithful to the mission of delivering souls from darkness through the Gospel, rather than pursuing worldly protection or political influence.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 046156548X
• ISBN 13: 9780461565485
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 38