In nineteenth century Britain, evangelicals set up a vast number of charitable organsations to improve the lot of their neighbours, and to spread the gospel. It was not as a result of liberalism.

You might enjoy the biography of one leading figure in this movement who founded Britain's first hospice, three orphanages and a mental hospital. His name was Andrew Reed and Ian Shaw has produced a biography called The Greatest Is Charity published by Evangelical Press. It's an easy and stimulating read.

In Christ,

James.