Bible Temperance, And Present Duty: Addressed Particularly To Office Bearers And Members Of The Free Church (1847)

By Duncan MacFarlan

Book Overview

Bible Temperance, And Present Duty: Addressed Particularly To Office Bearers And Members Of The Free Church is a book written by Duncan Macfarlan and published in 1847. The book is a religious text that focuses on the topic of temperance, which is the practice of abstaining from alcohol or other substances that can be harmful to one's health or well-being. The author argues that temperance is not only a personal duty, but also a duty to society and to God. The book is addressed specifically to office bearers and members of the Free Church, which was a Scottish Presbyterian denomination that split from the Church of Scotland in the 19th century. The author encourages his readers to take a stand against the use of alcohol and other harmful substances, and to promote temperance within their communities. In addition to discussing the importance of temperance, the book also addresses other present-day issues that were relevant to the Free Church at the time of its publication. These issues include the role of the church in society, the importance of education, and the need for social reform. Overall, Bible Temperance, And Present Duty is a religious text that emphasizes the importance of temperance and encourages its readers to take action to promote this virtue within their communities. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the temperance movement or the religious and social issues of 19th century Scotland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164587196
• ISBN13: 9781164587194
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"