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by Philip Doddridge (Author)
"Christ Formed in the Soul" is a sermon giving a description what constitutes true faith and a warning about falling into superficial belief. Also included are three selections from "Rise and Progress of the Soul": "Self-Dedication to God"-A prayer of consecration; "Do I Grow in Grace?"-Is God working to advance my faith? and "The Well Spent Day"-Tips on how to spend your day. Also "Family Worship,"-the importance of family devotions; which is extracted from a letter "A Plain and Serious Address to the Master of a Family" Northampton Dec. 20, 1749.
Author Biography
Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) was born in London, England. His parents taught him religion from a very early age, but they died in his youth. He attended a private school at St. Albans. In 1718, he became a member of a non-conformist congregation at St. Albans pastored by Rev. Samuel Clark. After severe financial losses he refused an offer to dedicate himself to the church in exchange for financial support, because of the thirty-nine articles he did not agree with. He inquired after Dr. Edmund Calamy who advised against the ministry. He turned possibly to the law profession. Samuel Clark offered to take him under his care. In 1719 he went to an Academy at Kibworth in Leicestershire, a leading place for Dissenters. He was under Rev. John Jennings.
