William Wilberforce and the Clapham Group were born into a godless, repressive, cynical and violent world. Annual consumption of gin in the mid-18th century averaged three gallons per person. Stealing a handkerchief could send a child to the gallows. Members of Parliament purchased their seats, and ignored arguments about slavery and child labour. Wilberforce and his friends set about transforming society. By personal example, dedicated argument, generous giving and careful research they changed the character of Britain. In ...
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William Wilberforce and the Clapham Group were born into a godless, repressive, cynical and violent world. Annual consumption of gin in the mid-18th century averaged three gallons per person. Stealing a handkerchief could send a child to the gallows. Members of Parliament purchased their seats, and ignored arguments about slavery and child labour. Wilberforce and his friends set about transforming society. By personal example, dedicated argument, generous giving and careful research they changed the character of Britain. In Wilberforce's phrase, they "made goodness fashionable". Can we follow their example? There is still time, Dr Hill insists, for Christians to learn from Wilberforce's example: to offer our society fresh hope.
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William Wilberforce and his friends transformed society. How can we transform society today? 384 pp. Laminated p/b. VG+++. One page has been high-lighted in pink.
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