The causes of the decay of Christian piety, or, An impartial survey of the ruines of Christian religion, undermin'd by unchristian practice written by the author of The whole duty of man.

Title

The causes of the decay of Christian piety, or, An impartial survey of the ruines of Christian religion, undermin'd by unchristian practice written by the author of The whole duty of man.

Author

Allestree, Richard, 1619-1681.

Publication

London :: Printed by R. Norton for T. Garthwait ...,

1667.

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Subject terms

Sin -- Early works to 1800.

Christian life -- Early works to 1800.

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Contents

• IMPRIMATUR,
• title page
• THE PREFACE.
• THE TABLE OF CONTENTS.
• CHAP. I. The Character of Christian Religion, demonstrating its aptitude to plant exemplary Vertue and Sanctity.
• CHAP. II. The Character of Christian-mens Practice, shewing their multiplied failance both from the rule of that holy profession, and its genuine effect.
• CHAP. III. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Inconside∣ration.
• CHAP. IV. A Survey of the Mischiefs arising from Partial Con∣sideration.
• CHAP. V. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Carnal Con∣sideration.
• CHAP. VI. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Partial Obedience.
• CHAP. VII. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Mistakes concerning Repentance.
• CHAP. VIII. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Mistakes con∣cerning Almighty God, and the methods of his Providence.
• CHAP. IX. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Disputes in general.
• CHAP. X. A Survey of the Mischiefs arising from disputes, as they supplant Charity.
• CHAP. XI. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Disputes, as they engage upon ill Arts and Scandalous Practi∣ces, to sustain the espoused Cause and Party.
• CHAP. XII. A survey of the Mischiefs arising from Disputes, in reference to Civil Peace.
• CHAP. XIII. A Survey of the Causes of Disputes; and first, Pride.
• CHAP. XIV. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Secondly, Curiosity.
• CHAP. XV. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Thirdly, Interest.
• CHAP. XVI. A Survey of the Causes of Disputes; Fourthly, Passion.
• CHAP. XVII. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Fifthly, Zeal.
• CHAP. XVIII. A survey of the Causes of Disputes; Sixthly, Idleness.
• CHAP. XIX. The Conclusion drawn from all the Premises.
• CHAP. XX. The Close.
• ERRATA.