Fellowship With Christ & Other Discourses Delivered On Special Occasions.
By R.W. Dale
Published by Hodder And Stoughton: London 1907
"Fellowship with Christ and Other Discourses Delivered on Special Occasions brings together a mature selection of sermons and addresses by R. W. Dale, one of the most influential English Congregational theologians of the late nineteenth century. Centred on the profound theological and spiritual idea of communion with Christ, the volume explores the lived reality of Christian faith rather than abstract doctrine alone, addressing themes such as the risen Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, the unity of the Church, faith and science, social responsibility, and the relationship between Christianity and the modern state. Originally preached on notable occasions and to varied audiences, the discourses retain a directness and pastoral warmth while engaging seriously with the intellectual and social challenges of their time.
Dale's strength lies in his ability to combine doctrinal depth with moral clarity and practical application, presenting Christianity as a transforming relationship that shapes both personal character and public life. The essays reflect the concerns of late Victorian and Edwardian Protestantism, particularly the interaction between faith, reason, and social change, and offer insight into the theological outlook of Nonconformist England at the turn of the twentieth century. This 1907 Hodder & Stoughton edition stands as a representative example of Dale's later thought and will appeal especially to students of Victorian theology, ministers, and readers interested in the intersection of faith, ethics, and modern society."
