Project Gutenberg 2020-04-25 Public domain in the USA. 100 Collyer, William Bengo' 1782 1854 Collyer, William Bengo The Proportions of Christian Liberality A sermon, preached before a Monthly Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches, held at Trevor Chapel, Brompton, April 8, 1824 Transcribed from the 1824 Kingsbury, Parbury, and Allen edition by David Price "The Proportions of Christian Liberality" by William Bengo' Collyer is a sermon that was delivered in 1824, likely during the early 19th century. The book is a religious discourse that addresses the concept of Christian generosity and how believers should distribute their resources and kindness among others. Collyer examines the intricate balance of benevolence and justice that is required in practicing liberality and emphasizes the need to prioritize sharing both materially and spiritually within one's community, particularly towards fellow Christians. In the content of the sermon, Collyer grapples with the principles of Christian liberality, asserting that true generosity must originate from a willing heart and be executed with love and compassion. He offers a deep exploration of the motives behind acts of charity, emphasizing the need for sincerity and a focus on spiritual rather than merely material fulfillment. The text outlines various claims upon one's generosity, from personal responsibilities to broader humanitarian efforts, ultimately advocating for a balanced approach that honors both local and global needs. Collyer urges practitioners to reflect on their abilities and the importance of personal sacrifice in serving the greater good, encouraging a spirit of kindness that resonates throughout the human family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Sermons, English -- 19th century BV Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Religion/Spirituality 72360 2025-07-24T12:54:47.466908 text/html 69237 2020-04-25T07:59:16 text/html 62552 2025-07-24T12:54:49.580871 application/epub+zip 60434 2025-07-24T12:54:48.042875 application/epub+zip 59688 2025-07-24T12:54:47.727880 application/epub+zip 94040 2025-07-24T12:54:50.924889 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83760 2025-07-24T12:54:49.304888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83469 2022-09-27T23:31:42.550374 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61935 2025-07-24T12:54:47.325906 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 62080 2020-04-25T07:58:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18528 2025-07-24T12:54:51.087866 application/rdf+xml 14158 2025-07-24T12:54:47.788883 image/jpeg 2924 2025-07-24T12:54:47.757900 image/jpeg 23930 2020-04-25T08:02:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 54489 2020-04-25T08:02:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 55769 2025-07-24T12:54:47.477914 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia