Charles Gordon Ames: A Spiritual Autobiography (1913)

Charles Gordon Ames: A Spiritual Autobiography (1913) is a memoir written by Charles Gordon Ames, an American Unitarian minister and social reformer. In this book, Ames reflects on his life and spiritual journey, tracing his path from his early days as a young minister to his later years as a prominent figure in the Unitarian community.Ames discusses his upbringing in a devout Christian family, his education at Harvard Divinity School, and his experiences as a minister in various congregations. He also delves into his involvement with social reform movements such as abolitionism, temperance, and women's suffrage.Throughout the book, Ames emphasizes the importance of personal spiritual growth and the pursuit of truth. He shares his own struggles with doubt and uncertainty, as well as his moments of profound spiritual insight and revelation.Overall, Charles Gordon Ames: A Spiritual Autobiography offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and beliefs of a prominent figure in the Unitarian community during the early 20th century. It is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of one man's spiritual journey and his quest for meaning and purpose in life.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.