Mr. World and Miss Church-Member: A Twentieth Century Allegory

audiobook

Mr. World and Miss Church-Member: A Twentieth Century Allegory

by W. S. (William Shuler) Harris

EN·~5 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

MR. WORLD AND MISS CHURCH-MEMBER

0:18
2

Preface.

2:46
3

List of Illustrations.

0:55
4

Introduction

3:11
5

CHAPTER I.THE MEETING OF MR. WORLD AND MISS CHURCH-MEMBER

15:08
6

CHAPTER II.THE BY-PATH.

8:54
7

CHAPTER III.THE DEVIL’S OPTICAL COLLEGE.

10:42
8

CHAPTER IV.SATAN INTERPRETING SCRIPTURE.

13:16
9

CHAPTER V.THE DEVIL’S PAWN SHOP.

13:39
10

CHAPTER VI.SATAN’S LAW DEPARTMENTS

19:45

Description

A vivid allegorical tale follows Miss Church‑Member as she embarks on the Broad Highway, accompanied by the persuasive yet unsettling figure of Mr. World. Their journey across a twentieth‑century landscape becomes a symbolic pilgrimage, where every mile reflects the spiritual choices faced by modern believers.

Along the way they encounter a parade of contemporary temptations—devilish pawn shops, deceptive colleges, and bustling festivals that mask deeper moral peril. Through these encounters the narrative exposes how subtle sin can masquerade as progress, urging listeners to discern truth amid the clamor of a fast‑moving world.

Rendered in a style reminiscent of classic spiritual road‑stories, the work blends rich illustration with sharp dialogue, inviting reflection rather than mere entertainment. Listeners will find a compelling mix of humor, caution, and hope that challenges them to choose the true path toward lasting peace.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (343K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. S. (William Shuler) Harris

W. S. (William Shuler) Harris

b. 1865

A Pennsylvania minister who turned big spiritual questions into imaginative fiction, he is best remembered for Life in a Thousand Worlds, a 1905 voyage through the planets and beyond. His work blends sermon, allegory, and early science fiction in a way that still feels unusual today.

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