A Friendly Epistle to the Deists: and a Rational Prayer Recommended to Them, in Order for Their Conversion to the Christian Religion

A Friendly Epistle To The Deists: And A Rational Prayer Recommended To Them, In Order For Their Conversion To The Christian Religion by Edward Goldney is a late 18th?century tract written to acquaint and convert those who deny revealed religion. The volume presents a substantial Preface and then Goldney’s Epistle to the Deists, arguing that natural religion alone cannot satisfy fundamental questions of God, morality, and immortality, and that the gospel of Jesus Christ offers superior truth, life, and comfort. He appeals to reason and conscience, invites readers to examine the authenticity of Moses and the prophets, and insists that the four evangelists testify consistently to Christ’s birth, life, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. The work advocates humility, self?examination, and charitable, universal love as the defining marks of true Christianity, and it condemns doctrinal hypocrisy and mere external forms. It also includes a Poetical Essay on the Day of Judgment and a concluding prayer. The text reflects its 18th?century context of evangelical zeal, historical apologetics, and a patriotic dedication to King George II, while arguing for conversion through rational, heartfelt faith.