On Calvinism

The work is a 19th‑century Anglican clergyman's polemic against Calvinist doctrine, written amid religious tensions after the English Civil War. It systematically challenges key Calvinist claims about God's nature, human free will, church order, and social impact. The author frames his arguments as a duty to safeguard the Church's integrity. Addressed to a senior bishop, the letter‑like preface reveals the author's respect for ecclesiastical authority while urging honest debate.

The treatise is organized into general remarks followed by specific objections, each addressing a different alleged flaw—moral character of God, incompatibility with moral responsibility, damage to personal character and social happiness, among others. The style is earnest, scholarly yet accessible, inviting listeners to weigh piety against reason. Readers will hear the author's careful citations of scripture and church tradition, illustrating how he balances doctrinal fidelity with pastoral concern. It offers a thoughtful, historically grounded perspective on Victorian theological debate without revealing later conclusions.