William Plumer (1759 – 1850) was an American lawyer, Congressman, Governor of New Hampshire, and Baptist lay preacher.
In Vital Godliness, which has gone through 5 editions since first published in 1864, Plumer covers the following elements of the Christian life:
Early Religious Impressions — Awakening
Early Religious Impressions — Inquiry
Further Strivings of the Spirit
A Sense of Wretchedness
Conviction — Conversion
Cases of Religious Distress
Spiritual Darkness
Backsliding
Faith
Repentance
Humility
The Fear of God
Hope
Love to God
Love to Christ
Love to Our Neighbor
Love to the Brethren
Peace
Courage
Contentment
Patience
Joy
Zeal
