Vital Godliness

William Plumer (1759 – 1850) was an American lawyer, Congressman, Governor of New Hampshire, and Baptist lay preacher.


In Vital Godliness, which has gone through 5 editions since first published in 1864, Plumer covers the following elements of the Christian life:


Early Religious Impressions — Awakening

Early Religious Impressions — Inquiry

Further Strivings of the Spirit

A Sense of Wretchedness

Conviction — Conversion

Cases of Religious Distress

Spiritual Darkness

Backsliding

Faith

Repentance

Humility

The Fear of God

Hope

Love to God

Love to Christ

Love to Our Neighbor

Love to the Brethren

Peace

Courage

Contentment

Patience

Joy

Zeal