The Danger And Mischief Of A Mis-guided Zeal

<p>This is a sermon delivered by William Wake Lord Bishop of Lincoln at St. James Westminster on April 2 1710. Entitled The Danger And Mischief Of A Mis-guided Zeal the sermon addresses the perils of religious extremism and the importance of reasoned faith. Wake's discourse provides insights into the theological and social concerns of the early 18th century reflecting the ongoing debates within the Church of England and the broader societal anxieties surrounding religious enthusiasm and dissent. </p><p>This historical document offers a valuable glimpse into the religious landscape of the time and the efforts of prominent church figures to navigate the challenges posed by both apathy and excessive fervor. Wake's articulate arguments and pastoral concerns make this sermon a significant contribution to the understanding of early modern religious thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>