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The Foundling; or, The Child of Providence

By J. Church
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The author recounts a spiritual autobiography that traces early life, apprenticeship, marriage, conversion and call to religious service, baptism, and subsequent ministries. Through letters, dialogues, and episodic chapters he details providential interventions, pastoral labors, financial and social hardships, calumny and persecution, imprisonment and release, and the sustaining role of faith. The narrative mixes personal recollection with theological reflection and practical exhortation, emphasizing reliance on divine guidance amid trials and gratitude for mercies.

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J. Church

J. Church was a 19th-century preacher and author known for his sermons and theological writings. He served at the Surrey Tabernacle and the Obelisk Chapel, where he delivered many of his notable sermons. His works often explore themes of faith, salvation, and the nature of God, reflecting his evangelical principles. Among his key writings is "A Confession of Evangelical Principles," which outlines his theological beliefs. Church's sermons, such as "Consolation in Life and Death, Derived from the Life of Christ," provide insight into his pastoral care and the spiritual guidance he offered to his congregation.

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