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1759-1883 Willliam Wilberforce also founded the SPCA: The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "Can
you tell a plain man the road to heaven? Certainly; turn at
once to the right, then go straight forward."
Have you received Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Find out how to do so on our page: Plan of Salvation _________________ Related Book:
William Wilberforce: Abolitionist, Politician, Writer _________________ Though not all Christians will give their lives as Martyrs for our Faith, we are all called by God to share our faith (witness) with those who are not Christians. Some Bible verses that you will find helpful for doing this, and that you may want to commit to memory are found on other pages on our web site (see: Memory Verses; 2nd Set: Salvation!, Plan of Salvation, and Statement of Faith). _________________ |
Wilberforce dedicated his life to the seemingly impossible task of the abolition of the slave trade and slavery in the 18th-century British Empire---then comprising one-fifth of the world.
"As a young politician Wilberforce dedicated his life to the seemingly impossible task of the abolition of slavery in 18th-century Britain. Finally, after decades of struggle, his cause prevailed. Using an extensive collection of original printings and historical art to tell his story, this video shows the difference committed believers can make in combating social ills." -Gateway Films _______________________ He believed that even the worst evils could be overcome. "The wittiest and most religious man in all of England," he was called. But the issues he dealt with were not amusing, and he pursued his world-changing political mission not from a religious ivory tower but in the messy world of brutal political struggle. Slavery was taken for granted in 18th-century Britain--the leading slave-trade nation in Europe. The British shipped 70,000 men, women, and children per year to the slave plantations. It was a very profitable business and provided major underpinning for the British economy. Wilberforce dedicated his life to Jesus Christ... As a young politician, Wilberforce dedicated his life to Jesus Christ. This commitment impelled him to devote his energy to the seemingly impossible task of the abolition of slavery. This video follows Wilberforce in his decades long struggle against the enormous strength of the slavery establishment. Finally, his cause __________________________ |
prevailed. It was what historian G. M. Trevelyan described as "one of the turning points of the world." (-From the Video's Back Cover), __________________________________ The William Wilberforce DVD or VHS Video ... is available as a Free Gift to those making a tax-deductible contribution for the support of The Prayer Foundation.™ For more information on how to obtain your own personal copy, and for a list of other Gifts available to our Supporters, go to our page: Gifts For Contributors! _______________________ ...it may also be purchased through our Gift Shop. _________________________________ Related Pages:
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