Practical religion was, for Ryle,
Christianity alone, and it was his
conviction that there was 'no system of
religious teaching, by whatever name it
may be called...which produces one
quarter of the effect on human nature
that is produced by the old, despised
system of doctrine which is called
Evangelical.
This book is a treasure: practical, relevant, soaked in biblical thought, and written by one of the most celebrated orthodox men of the 19th century. This excellent work is broken up into essays that make for digestible reading and lasting impressions. His essay on "Formality" (the difference between wooden and sincere religion), is a celebrated classic, as well as several others. Perfect for practical, searching Sabbath reading.-
Ben Cable