
BESIDE THE STILL WATERS: - A Sermon, - PREACHED IN - RENSHAW STREET CHAPEL, LIVERPOOL, - ON - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1871. - BY - CHARLES BEARD, B.A.
PRINTED FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION.
LONDON: PRINTED BY C. GREEN AND SON, STRAND, W.C.
BESIDE THE STILL WATERS.
In this reflective sermon, the speaker invites listeners to consider the slow, steady workings of both nature and the human spirit. By contrasting dramatic events—earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions—with the relentless, quieter forces of rain, wind, and tide, the talk paints a picture of a world shaped more by patience than by sudden upheaval. The message suggests that divine timing moves at its own pace, rendering centuries as fleeting as a single day.
Turning this vision toward moral life, the preacher argues that true greatness often grows from unnoticed, humble fidelity rather than flamboyant heroics. He reminds the audience that the quiet, steadfast devotion of ordinary souls can kindle wider transformation, echoing the quiet persistence of natural processes. Listeners are encouraged to seek steady, sincere faith, trusting that even the softest currents can guide them toward deeper spiritual peace.
Full title
Beside the Still Waters A Sermon A Sermon
Language
en
Duration
~19 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tamise Totterdell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-01-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1827–1888
A thoughtful Victorian writer and preacher, he explored religion, history, and ethics with a clear, questioning mind. Best known for his work in the Unitarian tradition, he brought scholarship and warmth to subjects that still spark debate today.
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