Out of the deep : Words for the sorrowful

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Out of the deep : Words for the sorrowful

by Charles Kingsley

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Transcribed from the 1906 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

0:05
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Out of the Deep: WORDS FOR THE SORROWFUL.

0:33
3

I. OUT OF THE DEEP OF SUFFERING AND SORROW.

31:21
4

II. OUT OF THE DEEP OF SIN.

17:59
5

III. OUT OF THE DEEP OF FEAR AND ANXIETY.

11:11
6

IV. OUT OF THE DEEP OF LONELINESS, FAILURE, AND DISAPPOINTMENT.

14:33
7

V. OUT OF THE DEEP OF DOUBT, DARKNESS, AND HELL.

20:10
8

VI. OUT OF THE DEEP OF DEATH.

17:48
9

VII. PRAYER OUT OF THE DEEP.

8:42
10

PRAYERS AND CONFESSIONS - FOR PARDON AND LIKENESS TO GOD.

15:39

Description

In this gentle yet powerful collection of meditations, the author draws from Scripture to speak directly to anyone whose heart feels weighed down by grief or uncertainty. Through vivid images of storm‑tossed seas and unseen burdens, the verses and reflections invite listeners to pause, breathe, and remember that even in the darkest moments, divine light remains unshaken. The language flows like a quiet prayer, offering reassurance that God’s love is constant, not dependent on our feelings or circumstances.

The work moves beyond mere consolation, encouraging a deeper trust in the steadfast promises of faith while acknowledging the private, often lingering trials that shape us. Listeners are guided to see hardship as a refining fire, one that can melt away pride and reveal a clearer, purer sense of purpose. With each thoughtful passage, the book becomes a companion for the weary, inviting calm reflection and renewed hope.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (132K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-01-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley

1819–1875

Best known for The Water-Babies and the historical adventure Westward Ho!, this Victorian writer brought energy, humor, and moral purpose to stories for both children and adults. His books mix lively storytelling with a deep interest in nature, history, faith, and social change.

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