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Plain Sermons, Preached at Archbishop Tenison's Chapel, Regent Street

A series of plain, sermon-length meditations addressing Christian life and doctrine, offering pastoral instruction on concerns such as anxiety about temporal needs, correct understanding of Christ, relations with religious dissenters, the soul’s fate after death, the limits of human knowledge, confession and forgiveness, the costliness of true offerings, spiritual growth, and the distinction between natural and spiritual perception. Each sermon combines biblical exposition with moral exhortation and practical application, explaining sin and salvation, the experience of grief, and the discipline required for progress in faith, while urging inward self-examination, trust in God, and a spiritually discerning life.

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A series of plain, sermon-length meditations addressing Christian life and doctrine, offering pastoral instruction on concerns such as anxiety about temporal needs, correct understanding of Christ, relations with religious dissenters, the soul’s fate after death, the limits of human knowledge, confession and forgiveness, the costliness of true offerings, spiritual growth, and the distinction between natural and spiritual perception. Each sermon combines biblical exposition with moral exhortation and practical application, explaining sin and salvation, the experience of grief, and the discipline required for progress in faith, while urging inward self-examination, trust in God, and a spiritually discerning life.

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James Galloway Cowan

James Galloway Cowan was a 19th-century clergyman and author known for his plain sermons that addressed various social and religious issues of his time. He served at Archbishop Tenison's Chapel in Regent Street, where he preached on topics ranging from marriage to public distress. His notable works include "Bear ye one another's burdens," which reflects his engagement with the Lancashire distress, and "Christian Marriage Indissoluble," emphasizing the sanctity of marriage. Cowan's sermons are characterized by their straightforward language and moral clarity, contributing to the religious discourse of his era.

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