Thomas Charles’ Spiritual Counsels
Selected From His Letters and Papers by Edward Morgan
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| Weight | .96 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 5.4 × 1.1 in |
| Topic | 18th Century, Spiritual Growth |
| Page Count | 392 |
| Scripture | Whole Bible |
| Original Pub Date | 1836 |
| Binding | Cloth-bound, Kindle (.mobi), ePub, Cloth-bound & Kindle, Cloth-bound & ePub |
| Format | Book |
| ISBN | 9781800401853 |
| Banner Pub Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
Book Description
The North of Wales in the 1770s was one of the least Christian parts of Britain. The next three decades brought a transformation akin to that of the apostolic era and at the centre of the change was Thomas Charles, ‘the Lord’s gift to North Wales’ (for more about Thomas Charles, see Thomas Charles of Bala, also published by Banner of Truth).
Debarred from the pulpits of his own denomination, and dependent on his shop-keeper wife at Bala, Charles quietly became the leader of the people (‘Calvinistic Methodists’) whose God-anointed witness gathered thousands to the gospel. This astonishing advance involved Bible distribution, the use of circulating schools, preaching, and publishing. More than all these things, there was an outpouring of the Spirit of God and the most enduring lessons of the period have to do with the quality of spiritual life which was then recovered.
This volume, first published in 1838, shows us both what that life was in Thomas Charles’ own experience and how wisely he taught it to others.
Charles’s main characteristic, said Edward Morgan (his editor), was his large measure of love and humility. His life itself, ‘with heaven in his face’, as men said, was a sermon.
For insight into real, biblical Christianity this book will always be one of the classics of evangelical literature. John Elias’s verdict of many years ago remains true, ‘Whatever proceeds from Mr. Charles is excellent’. This was one of the last books in the hands of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones before his death and it led him to conclude that Thomas Charles ‘is definitely one of the most neglected of the spiritual leaders’.
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| Biographical Introduction | xi | |
| Preface | xxxvii | |
| ESSAYS | 1 | |
| LETTERS TO MR D. CHARLES | 213 | |
| LETTERS TO MISS SARAH JONES (AFTERWARDS MRS THOMAS CHARLES) | 234 | |
| LETTERS TO HIS WIFE | 286 | |
| LETTERS TO MISS WRIGHT, OF TARVIN | 302 | |
| LETTERS TO MR RICHARD JONES, OF WREXHAM | 306 | |
| LETTERS TO MRS ANN JONES, OF WREXHAM | 308 | |
| LETTERS TO MR ROBERT JONES, OF TY BWLCYN… | 312 | |
| LETTERS TO MRS THOMAS COLLEY, OF CEFNGWIFED… | 319 | |
| LETTERS TO MISS ELIZA COLLEY, OF CEFNGWIFED | 324 | |
| LETTERS TO MR JOHN WALKER, OF CHESTER | 326 | |
| LETTERS TO MR AND MRS JOHN WALKER, OF CHESTER | 329 | |
| LETTERS TO MR AND MRS WILLIAM ASTLE, OF LONDON | 332 | |
| LETTERS TO THE REV MR JOHN MAJOR, OF SHAWBURY | 352 | |
| LETTERS TO MISS MARY ASHWELL, OF MILBORNE PORT… | 370 | |
| LETTERS TO MR R- D-, OF LIVERPOOL | 381 | |
| LETTERS TO EDWARD MORGAN | 383 | |
| LETTERS TO MISS MARY FOULKS, OF MACHYNLLETH | 401 | |
| LETTERS TO MISS MARY HUGHES, OF LIVERPOOL | 403 | |
| LETTERS TO MRS E-, C- N | 404 | |
| LETTERS TO THE REV HENRY GREY, OF STENTON… | 408 | |
| PAPERS - Preface to the Rev Mr Oliver's Hymn Book | 414 | |
| SUNDAY SCHOOLS | 420 | |
| MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETINGS | 437 |
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Derek Moore –
Praying the Lord would raise up men like Thomas Charles. The writings and letters in this book are full of warmth, zeal and Holy Spirit wrought devotion. Much is to be gleaned from this man. You will truly be edified. Pray and read and repeat….and be humbled to live a life of dependence on God.
Reid Williamson –
I have been reading Charles’s letters in this book since I got the book a week ago and have been richly strengthened in the gospel. His letters lift the reader’s gaze up to the glorious Christ and his manifold wonders. I have been so affected by his pastoral insight that I went to on buy the Banner’s publication on the Welsh Revival. Looking forward to benefitting more from the Lord’s blessing on his people during that time in history. Praying the Lord uses this book to teach his church to consider how many gifts he has given to us for centuries!
Rees Hovland –
Great book! The essays and letters are very encouraging to read. I would highly recommend this book. It will be a very encouraging read for all!