For The Benefit Of The Glocester Infirmary

This rare sermon provides an insight into the religious and social life of 18th-century England. The Reverend Robert Rickards delivered the sermon at the annual meeting of the governors of the Glocester Infirmary, a charitable institution. Rickards expounds on the biblical mandate to help the sick, and extols the virtues of the Infirmary and those who support it. The sermon is a poignant reminder of the importance of charitable works to communities and individuals alike.

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