Discourses

by John Cameron

Discourses by John Cameron. This volume gathers three extended sermons that explore how moral freedom is achieved through the conscience and how Christian principle should guide individuals and society. The first discourse, The True Enfranchisement, argues that true liberty is inward—freedom of the conscience—rather than political rights or secular education. It contrasts the life of the Master with worldly culture, contending that genuine reform arises from obedience to the inner voice of conscience and the transformative power of Christian virtue. The second, The Men of Old, reflects upon historical figures and national myths to illustrate how character, not mere education or tradition, shapes history, urging readers to value sincerity over expediency and to understand the relationship between a person’s inner life and outward actions. The third, Christian Endeavour and Achievement, presents Christianity as the engine of social reform, advocating a universal brotherhood, the abolition of injustice, and the cultivation of a sincere, single-minded effort to better humanity. The final section, The Honest Workman, elevates the ideal of the honest, self-governing life as the path to personal and societal renewal.

136 pages, Paperback

Published August 12, 2021