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As eldest son and heir to a fortune, John Charles Ryle had a hopeful future in Britains Parliament until the day his father declared bankruptcy. In a single moment he was stripped of everything. Ryle was devastated.
And yet, had this not happened, J. C. Ryle would likely not have entered the clergy and become one of the most influential evangelical leaders of the nineteenth century. From his ministry Ryle went on to publish many important works and vigorously defend the purity of Reformed faith. Most significantly, Ryles personal tragedy led to a steadfast faithfulness and holiness in his life.
Presented here is a newly repackaged and republished edition of J. I. Packers brief biography of the life of J. C. Ryle alongside the great preachers classic workHoliness. Admiring Ryles passion for Gods Word, Packer aims to open up the life of this godly man for a contemporary audience. Readers new to Ryles work will especially benefit from a first encounter with his essay on holiness.
