The Work Of Faith, The Labor Of Love And The Patience Of Hope

""The Work of Faith, The Labor of Love and The Patience of Hope: Illustrated in the Life and Death of the Rev. Andrew Fuller"" is a book written by John Ryland and published in 1818. The book is a biography of the life and death of Reverend Andrew Fuller, a prominent Baptist minister and theologian in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The title of the book is taken from a passage in the Bible (1 Thessalonians 1:3) that describes the three virtues that characterized Fuller's life and work.The book provides a detailed account of Fuller's life, from his childhood in rural England to his rise as a leading figure in the Baptist church. It covers his early struggles with doubt and uncertainty, his conversion to Christianity, and his eventual call to ministry. The book also explores Fuller's theological views, including his belief in the importance of evangelism and his opposition to the slave trade.Throughout the book, Ryland emphasizes the importance of faith, love, and hope in Fuller's life and work. He highlights Fuller's unwavering commitment to these virtues, even in the face of adversity and opposition. The book also includes several illustrations of Fuller's life and work, including portraits and scenes from his ministry.Overall, ""The Work of Faith, The Labor of Love and The Patience of Hope"" is a tribute to the life and legacy of Andrew Fuller, and a testament to the power of faith, love, and hope in the face of life's challenges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.