Beside the Still Waters A Sermon

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Beside the Still Waters A Sermon

by Charles Beard

EN·~19 minutes·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
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BESIDE THE STILL WATERS: - A Sermon, - PREACHED IN - RENSHAW STREET CHAPEL, LIVERPOOL, - ON - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1871. - BY - CHARLES BEARD, B.A.

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PRINTED FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION.

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LONDON: PRINTED BY C. GREEN AND SON, STRAND, W.C.

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BESIDE THE STILL WATERS.

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Description

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.

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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.

About the author

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Charles Beard

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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