Plain Sermons, preached at Archbishop Tenison's Chapel, Regent Street. Second Series

Name: Plain Sermons, preached at Archbishop Tenison's Chapel, Regent Street. Second Series
Author: James Galloway Cowan

By James Galloway Cowan

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This collection presents a dozen plain, pulpit sermons delivered at a London chapel that address core concerns of Christian life and devotion. Topics include dependence on God, prayer, faith’s blessedness, judgment, repentance, and the folly of worldly self-reliance. Several sermons expound New and Old Testament passages—Paul at Athens, Gospel narratives, and apostolic texts—to derive practical moral instruction and pastoral counsel. The overall tone is exhortatory and pastoral, urging gratitude for past mercies, diligent service, personal holiness, and unity grounded in spiritual peace.

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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.