Giant Hours with Poet Preachers

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Giant Hours with Poet Preachers

by William L. (William Le Roy) Stidger

EN·~2 hours·46 chapters

Chapters

46 total

Produced by Juliet Sutherland

1:52

GIANT HOURS WITH POET PREACHERS - BY - WILLIAM L. STIDGER

5:37

THE SHOES OF HAPPINESS.

1:22

THE MAN WITH THE HOE.

1:51

THE HAPPINESS OF POVERTY

2:43

THE HAPPINESS OF LOWLINESS

3:40

"HOW THE GREAT GUEST CAME" - A STUDY OF COMPLETE HAPPINESS IN SERVICE

2:57

"SCRIPT FOR THE JOURNEY"

0:35

"THE PLACE OF PEACE"

0:53

"ANCHORED TO THE INFINITE"

1:01

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (127K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William L. (William Le Roy) Stidger

William L. (William Le Roy) Stidger

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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