A Religious Tract, Recommending a Christian's Duty, Most Respectfully, to the Parishioners of Orton on the Hill & Twycross, in the County of Leicester.

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A Religious Tract, Recommending a Christian's Duty, Most Respectfully, to the Parishioners of Orton on the Hill & Twycross, in the County of Leicester.

by Joseph Phillimore

EN·~13 minutes·1 chapter

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Transcribed from the 1814 Flanders and Co. Many thanks to Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies for finding this in their archives, and allowing it to be transcribed.

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This modest pamphlet comes from a devoted vicar serving the small villages of Orton on the Hill and Twycross in early‑19th‑century Leicestershire. Written with sincere affection for his flock, it offers a personal snapshot of pastoral care, noting both the progress and the lingering lapses he observes among his parishioners. The tone is gentle yet earnest, urging readers to consider their own conduct in light of Christian duty.

Inside, the vicar lays out a straightforward program of daily devotion: morning and evening prayers, simple yet heartfelt petitions, and a clear statement of faith to be recited each day. He couples these spiritual practices with practical counsel on temperance, honesty, and chastity, encouraging families to teach their children the basics of piety while working honestly at their trades. The tract provides a vivid glimpse of rural religious life, blending moral exhortation with accessible prayers that still resonate with anyone seeking a humble guide to everyday faith.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 minutes (13K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2020-05-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Joseph Phillimore

1750–1831

An Anglican clergyman with a strong link to Westminster School, he is remembered today mainly through the surviving record of his education, parish work, and family connections in late Georgian England.

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