""Counsel and Encouragement: Discourses on the Conduct of Life"" is a collection of sermons and speeches by Hosea Ballou, a prominent American theologian and Universalist minister. The book offers practical advice and guidance on how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life, drawing on Ballou's deep understanding of Christian teachings and his own experiences. The discourses cover a wide range of topics, such as love, forgiveness, humility, perseverance,...