Life of Theobald Mathew, the Great Apostle of Temperance
Life of Theobald Mathew, the Great Apostle of Temperance

Author: Theobald Mathew

Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9781230176666

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 edition. Excerpt: ...great moral revolution, that so few have violated their promises in this regard. They have been wonderfully sustained in keeping inviolate the Pledge, notwithstanding the power of their own appetites, and the temptations which surrounded them. In this the most skeptical, if they will not willfully shut their eyes, cannot help seeing nnd acknowledging divine interposition. Among the many millions of erring mortals who have signed this second Declaration of Independence in the civilized world, but few comparatively have gone back, like the dog to his vomit, or like the sow to her wallowing in the mire They have thus far stood firm and unmoved amidst the temptations which have assailed them from within and from without. And we feel warranted in assuring the rum-sellers that their hope of a reaction in this glorious revolution is as the spider's web, weak and easily torn in pieces. The cause has taken too deep a hold on the hearts of the people for such a revolution to go backwards. It is the mysterious work of Heaven, and must finallv prevail over all opposition. Tiie tide of Inlemperance will not be suffered to turn back, and again sweep over the world, destroying in its course every thing beautiful and valuable in it. This is our fond hpe, and this our firm belief. There is one peculiarity in Father Mathew's reading the pledge to the assembled thousands which throng round Teetotal Society is not a sectarian or political society. It has nothing whatever to do with such matters; it embraces members of every creed, and of every shade of politics. Teetotallers should not have any politics, whether lawful or unlawful, connected with them. Those who wish to mingle themselves in the discussion of politics should go somewhere else to do so....

Summarised Life of the Great Temperance Apostle Fr. Theobald Mathew
Summarised Life of the Great Temperance Apostle Fr. Theobald Mathew

Author: Thomas Thomas

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-25

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780266739302

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Excerpt from Summarised Life of the Great Temperance Apostle Fr. Theobald Mathew: Illustrated Wondrous career before the public in a summarized form. This is all I seek to do in this little work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Father [T.] Mathew, a Biography. People's Ed
Father [T.] Mathew, a Biography. People's Ed

Author: John Francis Maguire

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021354891

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This engaging biography of Father Theobald Mathew, the great Irish temperance reformer, provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early nineteenth-century Ireland. Author John Francis Maguire traces Mathew's life and career, from his childhood in Tipperary to his ordination as a Capuchin friar to his influential work as a temperance advocate. Along the way, Maguire explores the political, social, and cultural contexts that shaped Mathew's thinking, and offers insights into the broader history of Irish nationalism, Catholicism, and reform movements. This is an essential book for anyone interested in Irish history or the history of social reform. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Life of Father Mathew
The Life of Father Mathew

Author: Mary Francis Clare

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-05-11

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 3382800632

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.