Statesman and Saint

by Vaughan, David J.

• ISBN13: 9781581822243
• ISBN10: 1581822243
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Cumberland House

Summary

God has set before me two great objects: the abolition of the slave trade and the reformation of manners." These passionate words penned by William Wilberforce in 1787 marked the beginning of his lifelong crusade as a Christian statesman and philanthropist. Under his leadership parliamentary and prison reforms were championed, the Church Missionary Society was founded, the British and Foreign Bible Society was established, and countless charitable efforts were made. For forty years he crusaded against slavery in the face of much opposition, and his entire life was dedicated to the improvement of the lives of his fellow Englishmen. In this engaging biographical look at Wilberforce, David J. Vaughan examines the sterling character of this undeniably noble man. Book jacket.

Author Biography

David J. Vaughan is a pastor, writer, editor, and community leader. He is pastor of Liberty Christian Church, director of Liberty Leadership Institute, and president of Liberty Classical School. Vaughan also edits the St. Louis Metro Voice newspaper and hosts the Encounter radio program in the St. Louis area George Grant is professor of moral philosophy at Bannockburn College, the director of the Kings Meadow Study Center, editor of the Arx Axiom and Stirling Bridge newsletters, president of the Covenant Classical School Association, a teaching fellow at Franklin Classical School, and the author of more than fifty books. He lives on a small farm in Tennessee with his wife, Karen, and their three children, Joel, Joanna, and Jesse.

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(4)
Acknowledgments	13	(2)
Introduction	15	(4)
Chronology	19	(8)
Part I: The Life of Willima Wilberforce	27	(90)
Prologue	29	(6)
Early Years, Idle Years	35	(6)
Nightingale of the Commons	41	(6)
The Mighty Shrimp	47	(4)
Religion in the Soul	51	(6)
Two Great Objects	57	(6)
The Slaves' Champion	63	(6)
Opening Salvos	69	(6)
Black Terror, Red Terror	75	(6)
Manners and Marriage	81	(6)
The Arduous Struggle	87	(8)
Elder Statesman	95	(6)
The Rattle of Chains	101	(8)
The Midnight Hour	109	(4)
Tribute	113	(4)
Part II: The Character of William Wilberforce	117	(174)
Providence	119	(6)
Religion	125	(6)
Integrity	131	(6)
Faults	137	(4)
Self-Improvement	141	(6)
Books	147	(6)
Charm	153	(12)
Friendship	159	(6)
Teamwork	165	(4)
Charity	169	(6)
Benevolence	175	(6)
Industry	181	(6)
Sabbath	187	(6)
Evangelism	193	(6)
Missions	199	(6)
Duty	205	(6)
Principle	211	(6)
Criticism	217	(6)
Adversity	223	(6)
Self-Control	229	(6)
Marriage	235	(6)
Family	241	(6)
Vision	247	(4)
Reform	251	(6)
Prudence	257	(4)
Eloquence	261	(6)
Fame	267	(6)
Humility	273	(6)
Power	279	(6)
Perseverance	285	(6)
Part III: The Legacy of William Wilberforce	291	(20)
The Wilberforce Enigma	293	(6)
The World's Benefactor	299	(6)
The Washington of Humanity	305	(6)
Part IV: The Lessons of Leadership	311	(4)
Notes	315	(14)
Selected Bibliography	329	(8)
Index	337