All Saints' Day and Other Sermons

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875

Contributor:

Harrison, William, rector of Brington

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"All Saints' Day and Other Sermons" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of sermons written in the late 19th century. The work reflects the author's deep religious convictions and aims to inspire a sense of spiritual purpose among readers, focusing on themes of holiness, the nature of God, and the significance of worship. The opening of this collection presents the sermon for All Saints' Day, delivered in Westminster Abbey. In this sermon, Kingsley emphasizes the nature of saints and the commemoration of their virtues, elucidating the importance of self-sacrifice and piety. He critiques the common misconceptions about who qualifies as a saint, arguing that they are not merely those who have avoided hell but rather those who have dedicated their lives to righteousness and service. By reflecting on the character and actions of the saints, Kingsley urges congregants to aspire to similar virtues and to embrace a life marked by worship and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2003-11-01