Mackennal's sermons shown as living power and practical piety
The reviewer praises Mr Mackennal’s volumes for fresh engaging sermons that couple thoughtful exposition with practical spirit. It notes his distinctive approach to familiar truths, his spiritual insight, and his skill in making sermons useful and interesting without sensationalism. He is commended for addressing social duties, especially nursing and care for the sick, and for guiding educated young women toward active Christian service as a noble life.
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Mackennal
Maing
Christ
Mr. Mackennal
Sisters of Mercy
London
Christ's Healing Touch Sermons by A Macgennat B A
Sermons delivered at Sark Teath titled Christ's Healing Touch and related discourses by A Macgennat BA London Elliot Stock. The collection presents religious exhortations, with emphasis on faith and healing through scripture.
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Christ
Sark Teath
A.macgennat
B.A
London
Elliot Stoc
Episodes in an Obscure Life reviewed harshly
A London reviewer critiques Episodes in an Obscure Life a three volume work about a West End curate. The piece notes no coherent plot just a series of sketches with occasionalfabricated pathos. It questions the line between fact and imagination and praises the writing's power.
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West-end
East End curate’s life praised for honest work and pity
A review lauds a curate’s East End experiences in a vivid, sometimes over detailed but moving portrait. The piece highlights humor and pathos, notes weaknesses in church utilization of talent, and contrasts Anglican limits with Roman Catholic recognition.
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East End
Pete
Urbe
Jones
Dan
Dredger
Banjo
East-end
Church of England
London
The Rev Fergus Ferguson's Shamons
A brief notice discusses Fergus Ferguson and his sermons, noting a second edition and implying controversy over his writings. The piece mentions the author’s identity and a Scottish publishing context without detailed claims.
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