Although much has been written on the evangelical revival of the 18th century; J.C. Ryle's account remains the best popular introduction to this gerat spiritual era. The best introduction to the 18th century and undoubtedly Ryle's finest piece of historical writing. Contains vivid biographies of the men who 'shook England from one end to the another';giving strong reasons for his belief 'that excepting Luther and his Continental contemporaries; and our own martyred Reformers; the world has seen no such men since the days of the apostles.' But Ryle does not write to prompt admiration; and his conclusions and applications of his subject are among the most forceful that ever came from his pen. 'I am obliged to say plainly that; in my judgement; we have among us neither the men nor the doctrines of the days gone by...Once let the evangelical ministry return to the ways of the 18th century; and I firmly believe we should have as much success as before. We are where we are; because we have come short of our fathers.'
#2843997 in Books 1977-06-15 1977-06-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.71 x .1 x 7.20l; .35 #File Name: 085045273250 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Britis Army Uniforms reviewBy Stephen C. PewAlthough brief;this gives a good overview of the evolution of British uniforms of the covered period. Some of the photos are not so lear but it is a good beginner's reference.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. BD Out; SD In; DPM on the way.By El CutacheroIf you know what all that means then you need this book. If not; stop reading now. Published in 1977; this book is a snapshot of the British Army as it was in 1976. It consists of O B listings of the major units and their sub units.All is covered herein except the officers' mess dress; and the white and red ceremonial uniforms. These; though beloved of students of the British Army are so seldom seen and are so complicated in the details of their regimental distinctions; that; like the old Indian Army; one would need a multi volume encyclopedia to cover the subject well.Instead this concentrates on the Service dress orders which replaced the BD; jungle greens; and khaki drill of the WW II period and later.Very little on individual equipment so look elsewhere for that.
