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The revival of the Church seems to be closely connected with the condition of its ministry. Bridges sub-titled the study of the Christian Ministry, 'An Inquiry into the Causes of its Inefficiency', and, rightly used, it is well suited to promote a faithful and effective ministry.The Christian Ministry is Bridges' best known literary work, but his expositions of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Psalm 119 are also highly valued.Bridges begins by considering the general and personal cause of ministerial ineffectiveness, and goes on to examine comprehensively preaching and pastoral work. This book was one of the few which the godly Robert Murray M'Cheyne took with him to the Holy Land, and, in its field, it is without an equal.

Charles Bridges (1794 - 1869) was a theologian and preacher in the Church of England and a contemporary of J.C. Ryle. Though he is known for his 'Exposition of Psalm 119,' he is best known for his book 'The Christian Ministry.'In this practical exploration of this important topic, Bridges masterfully discusses any and all aspects of the Christian ministry. For example, how to discern one's calling, how to study well, how to spiritually prepare for the important task of shepherding God's flock, and even how to minister to hard cases who are in need of guidance.This book definitely belongs at the top of any list for pastors or potential pastors to read.This eBook edition of The Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges is based on the 1844 sixth edition of the book, published by Seeley, Burnside and Seeley. Changes have been made to the formatting of the text - in particular an active table of contents has been added and the footnotes and editors' notes have been removed in order to promote a more fluid reading experience.

Excerpt from The Christian Ministry: With an Inquiry Into the Causes of Its InefficiencyAfter all, he is deeply conscious, that this most responsible work has suffered - perhaps materially - from the unskilfulness of its treatment. He would desire, however, to be accepted of his brethren,2 in a sin cere attempt to subserve the? Grand cause, to which they, equally with himself, are consecrated and he would beg to express his earnest desires to be favoured with private communications for the improvement of a second edition (should it ever be called for) for which purpose he sub joins his place of residence at full length.For his work he has no other wish than that Of the Country Parson The Lord prosper the intention to myself, and others, who may not despise my poor labours but add to those points, which I have observed, until the book grows to a complete pastoral.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Christian Ministry: With an Inquiry Into the Causes of Its InefficiencyThe materials for this work have been brought from different depart. Ments Of the territory of the Church. Though the Writer has had a special regard to the Ministry of the Establishment (to which he is bound by the strongest and most endearing ties, and which occupies in his view the most commanding station in the Church of Christ) yet he would be sorry to refuse a cordial admission, and to neglect a diligent improve ment of the acknowledged excellences Of the honoured men of God in other communions.1 If he should be thought to have been too large in his references, he can only apologize by his anxiety to shelter his own statements (which in themselves could possess but little weight) by the strength of accredited authority.After all, he is deeply conscious, that this most responsible work has suffered - perhaps materially - from the unskilfulness of its treatment. He would desire, however, to be accepted of his brethren,' '2 in a sin cere attempt to subserve the grand cause, to which they, equally with himself, are consecrated and he would beg to express his earnest desires to be favoured with private communications for the improvement of a second edition (should it ever be called for) for which purpose he sub joins his place of residence at full length.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

The Work now presented to the Public originated in a letter to a beloved friend upon the interesting subject of Ministerial inefficiency; which, at his desire, and by the disinterested kindness of the Editor of the-C hristian Observer, was subsequently inserted with a few enlargements in that valuable Miscellany ;and an impression taken from thence for private circulation. Several applications having been made for its separate publication, the Writer was induced to reconsider the subject in a more extended range, and to avail himself of the suggestions of friends, until the small pamphlet has gradually swelled into its present extended dimensions. As to the Work itself the Writer desires to be with his brethren in weakness, and in fear, and much trembling. He is aware that his proper situation, both in authority and experience, is at the feet of many, who are thus constrained to listen to him ;and it would be to him a subject of the most painful regret, if he were supposed to advance any pretensions to a standard of zeal, earnestness, or Ministerial attainment, above his brethren. He has not described what he is, but what he ought, and what he trusts he desires to be ;and if, (after the model of the Country Parson) he has set the mark as high as he could ;it is, because he shoots higher that threatens the moon, than he that aims at a tree. He has endeavoured, however, to write in the first instance for himself; and to point every arrow of conviction at his own heart Thou that teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? The Writer will be found to have dealt rather largely in illustration not only, as being more suited to his relative situation with his brethren than didactic instruction ;but as exhibiting that sympathy of care and anxiety, which gives to us a peculiar place in each others remembrance, an interest in each others prayers, and a witness in eac(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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