Whiting, Chas. C. The Church and Its Mission: An Exposition of the Essential Nature and Real Mission of the Christian Church, with an Appeal for its Support. Nesbitt, Manitoba, Canada: Published by the Author, 1924. First Edition. [9023]
Burgundy pebble cloth, gilt title to front, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, 102 clean pp., "Presbyterian Residence" stamp on ffep. A rather crudely made production. Very good. Hardcover.
The author was the pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Nesbitt at the time this book was written. He exposes, laments, and attempts to correct what he considers to be woeful ignorance about the church and its mission on the part of both pastors and people.
"The ignorance of people generally, and even of church people, on this subject is astonishing. A considerable percentage of the ministers of the gospel appear to have no adequate conception of their own true function or the real character and duty that their congregations should assume. The number of church members who are of this class are surprisingly large." - Preface.
The main divisions are:
I. The Divine Revelation to the Church
II. Exposition of the Nature and Function of the Church
III. The Failure and Success of the Church
IV. Appeal for the Church
V. The Outlook for the Church
VI. Conclusion (includes A Catechism for Christians and Church Members)
