The Water of Life, and Other Sermons by Charles Kingsley
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| Author | Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875 |
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| Title | The Water of Life, and Other Sermons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The water of life -- The physician's calling -- The victory of life -- The wages of sin -- Night and day -- The shaking of the heavens and the earth -- The battle of life -- Free grace -- Ezekiel's vision -- Ruth -- Solomon -- Progress -- Faith -- The great commandment -- The earthquake -- The meteor shower -- Cholera -- The wicked servant -- Civilized barbarism -- The God of nature. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1890 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price |
| Summary | "The Water of Life, and Other Sermons" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of sermons written in the late 19th century. This compilation addresses themes such as spiritual life, the human condition, and the relationship between divine and earthly matters, using illustrative biblical references to explore profound truths about life, faith, and morality. At the start of the sermon titled "The Water of Life," Kingsley delves into the biblical imagery of water as a life-giving force, drawing parallels between the material and spiritual essences of life. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the divine "Water of Life," which symbolizes eternal life and a deeper relationship with God. The opening develops the significance of thirst as a metaphor for the human longing for spiritual fulfillment and offers a clear invitation to all who seek a higher existence to embrace this gift freely provided by Christ. Through vivid descriptions and theological insights, Kingsley sets the stage for the discussions that follow, encouraging individuals to recognize their divine thirst and find fulfillment in God. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Church of England -- Sermons |
| Subject | Sermons, English -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5687 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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