
audiobook
by William L. (William Le Roy) Stidger
Produced by Juliet Sutherland
GIANT HOURS WITH POET PREACHERS - BY - WILLIAM L. STIDGER
THE SHOES OF HAPPINESS.
THE MAN WITH THE HOE.
THE HAPPINESS OF POVERTY
THE HAPPINESS OF LOWLINESS
"HOW THE GREAT GUEST CAME" - A STUDY OF COMPLETE HAPPINESS IN SERVICE
"SCRIPT FOR THE JOURNEY"
"THE PLACE OF PEACE"
"ANCHORED TO THE INFINITE"
In this thoughtful anthology, a handful of towering poets speak as both artists and preachers, offering verses that grapple with the moral challenges of modern industry. The collection opens with an impassioned essay that asks whether Christianity can move beyond personal salvation to reshape the very fabric of society. Readers are invited to consider how the timeless teachings of the Sermon on the Mount might inform a more cooperative, humane world.
Interwoven with the prose are poems by Edwin Markham, Vachel Lindsay, Joaquin Miller, and several British voices, each rendered with a lyrical urgency that reflects both personal faith and social concern. Their verses range from vivid portrayals of laboring hands to hopeful visions of a future where compassion guides commerce. Listeners will find a blend of reverence and restless idealism that encourages reflection on how everyday work might become an expression of deeper spiritual purpose.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1885–1949
A lively Methodist preacher and prolific writer, this early radio-era voice became known for turning sermons into vivid stories that spoke to everyday life. His work mixed faith, public speaking, and a talent for using modern media to reach a wide audience.
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