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The Groundwork of Christian Perfection is a book written by Patrick Ryan and first published in 1910. The book explores the concept of Christian perfection and provides a framework for achieving it. Ryan argues that Christian perfection is attainable for all believers and that it is the ultimate goal of the Christian life.The book is divided into two parts. The first part explores the nature of Christian perfection and its relationship to other Christian doctrines such as justification, sanctification, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Ryan argues that Christian perfection is not a state of sinlessness but rather a state of complete surrender to God's will and a willingness to be led by the Holy Spirit.The second part of the book provides practical guidance for achieving Christian perfection. Ryan discusses the importance of prayer, the study of scripture, and the practice of self-examination. He also emphasizes the need for humility, obedience, and love in the pursuit of Christian perfection.Throughout the book, Ryan draws on the teachings of the Bible and the writings of Christian mystics and theologians such as John Wesley and Thomas Kempis. He also includes personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points.The Groundwork of Christian Perfection is a classic work on the subject of Christian spirituality and has been influential in the development of the holiness movement within Christianity. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God and achieve greater spiritual maturity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.