The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

A Georgian Gentleman

Through my Benjamin Beddome blog I have virtually met a descendant of Richard Hall, a John Gill fan, who eventually became a member of Beddome's congregation. Mike Rendell has been working on Hall's journals for some time and the book he has produced is due out in January. Hall was interested in nearly everything so the book gives a fascinating glimpse into 18th century life and that of an 18th century Baptist fan of Beddome to boot. It's available on Amazon.

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