Joy in Service; Forgetting, and Pressing Onward; Until the Day Dawn

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Joy in Service; Forgetting, and Pressing Onward; Until the Day Dawn

by George Tybout Purves

EN·~1 hours·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

JOY IN SERVICE. FORGETTING, AND PRESSING ONWARD. UNTIL THE DAY DAWN.

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Rev. GEORGE T. PURVES, D. D., LL. D. - THE TEACHER AND PASTOR.

1:03:43

Description

In these reflective verses the author invites listeners into the heart of Jesus’ ministry, portraying his devotion as a source of pure, self‑sustaining joy. By contrasting Christ’s effortless fulfillment with our own dependence on encouragement and reward, the text highlights a radical vision of service where obedience itself becomes nourishment. Early on, vivid images of the Samaritan woman at the well and humble moments among ordinary crowds illustrate how even the smallest act can embody divine purpose.

The first chapter unfolds as a meditation on humility, purpose, and the boundless pleasure found in carrying out God’s will. Listeners are gently urged to examine their own priorities, letting go of past regrets and pressing forward toward a higher calling. Through thoughtful exposition and earnest prayerful language, the work promises to nurture a deeper, more joyful commitment to daily service.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (61K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jul 25, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Tybout Purves

George Tybout Purves

1852–1901

A gifted Presbyterian pastor and New Testament scholar, he moved from influential pulpits in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and New York to Princeton Theological Seminary, where his teaching and writing left a strong mark. His work blended careful biblical study with a warm, practical concern for Christian faith and life.

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