Sermons Preached Chiefly in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, London
- 366 pages
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Including Several Delivered On Particular Occasions (1838)
The collection features sermons by Charles Lawson, primarily delivered at the Foundling Hospital chapel in London, addressing themes of faith, morality, and social justice. It offers insights into the religious practices of the era and the hospital's community role. Lawson's clear and straightforward style makes the text accessible, appealing to readers interested in the intersection of religion and social welfare in 19th-century England. This facsimile reprint preserves the original work's cultural significance, despite potential imperfections from its antiquarian nature.