Private Thoughts Upon Religion and a Christian Life; to which is Added the Necessity and Advantage of Frequent Communion. Volume I.

Private Thoughts Upon Religion and a Christian Life, to which is Added the Necessity and Advantage of Frequent Communion (Volume I) by William Beveridge, is a source of not only what a Christian believes but also how one can live out those beliefs. His reflections on religion are summarized in twelve articles. At first glance, these articles restate the articles of the Apostles Creed, but as one reads through them, they are more than just what is"believed"; they are how those beliefs are put into practice. And yet Beveridge has added more layers to the practice of religion in areas such as thoughts, affections, words, deeds, relationships, and talents with specific"resolutions." Also included in this volume are Beveridge's arguments for teaching the tenets of the Christian religion to the children. One of these was the"decay of the Christian religion," which was in the 17th century! The volume concludes with an essay on knowing God more thoroughly through His special and general revelations. An index is included with scripture references as well as Greek and Latin terms referenced.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer