
HUMANITY IN THE CITY.
HUMANITY IN THE CITY. - BY THE REV. E. H. CHAPIN.
PREFACE.
THE LESSONS OF THE STREET.
HUMANITY IN THE CITY.
DISCOURSE I. - THE LESSONS OF THE STREET.
MAN AND MACHINERY.
DISCOURSE II. - MAN AND MACHINERY.
THE STRIFE FOR PRECEDENCE.
DISCOURSE III. - THE STRIFE FOR PRECEDENCE.
Against the backdrop of a 1850s metropolis, the narrator guides listeners to see the city's daily bustle as a living textbook for moral and spiritual growth. He blends straightforward religious teaching with vivid snapshots of market stalls, streetlamps, and factory whistles, showing how ordinary moments can illuminate timeless virtues such as charity and humility. The approach feels like a quiet Sunday‑evening conversation, inviting reflection while remaining rooted in the concrete realities of urban life.
Each brief essay tackles a specific facet—from the lessons of the street to the relationship between man and machinery—drawing clear connections between civic obligations and inner faith. Listeners will appreciate the balance between practical advice for navigating crowded sidewalks and deeper encouragement to nurture an inner reverence that guides everyday choices. The result is a thoughtful meditation that honors both the noise of the city and the stillness of the heart, offering guidance that feels relevant even today.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (244K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
Release date
2008-08-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1814–1880
A celebrated 19th-century American preacher, lecturer, and writer, he was known for powerful public speaking and a warm, humane style. His work moved easily between religion, social reform, and poetry, including the piece that helped inspire the folk song "Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie."
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