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The Causes of the Decay of Christian Piety

Published: 1667
Length: 120,516 words
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Divisions: 25

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The causes of the decay of Christian piety, or, An impartial survey of the ruines of Christian religion, undermin'd by unchristian practice written by the author of The whole duty of man.

London Printed by R. Norton for T. Garthwait ... 1667.

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Chapter 1CHAP. I. The Character of Christian Religion, demonstrating its aptitude to plant exemplary Vertue and…
Chapter 2CHAP. II. The Character of Christian-mens Practice, shewing their multiplied failance both from the rule of…
Chapter 3CHAP. III. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Inconsideration.
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Chapter 5CHAP. V. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Carnal Consideration.
Chapter 6CHAP. VI. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Partial Obedience.
Chapter 7CHAP. VII. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Mistakes concerning Repentance.
Chapter 8CHAP. VIII. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Mistakes concerning Almighty God, and the methods of his…
Chapter 9CHAP. IX. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Disputes in general.
Chapter 10CHAP. X. A Survey of the Mischiefs arising from disputes, as they supplant Charity.
Chapter 11CHAP. XI. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Disputes, as they engage upon ill Arts and Scandalous…
Chapter 12CHAP. XII. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Disputes, in reference to Civil Peace.
Chapter 13CHAP. XIII. A Survey of the Causes of Disputes; and first, Pride.
Chapter 14CHAP. XIV. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Secondly, Curiosity.
Chapter 15CHAP. XV. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Thirdly, Interest.
Chapter 16CHAP. XVI. A Survey of the Causes of Disputes; Fourthly, Passion.
Chapter 17CHAP. XVII. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Fifthly, Zeal.
Chapter 18CHAP. XVIII. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Sixthly, Idleness.
Chapter 19CHAP. XIX. The Conclusion drawn from all the Premises.
Chapter 20CHAP. XX. The Close.
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Author: Richard Allestree (1619–1681)
Imprint: London Printed by R. Norton for T. Garthwait ... 1667.
Extent: [18], 439 p., [2] leaves of plates : ill., ports.
Language: English
Catalogue: Wing A1097 · ESTC R225979
Source: TCP A23697
Licence: CC0 1.0 Universal (Text Creation Partnership)

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