
PAX VOBISCUM - BY HENRY DRUMMOND, F.R.S.E., F.G.S., LL.D. - 1890
PAX VOBISCUM
EFFECTS REQUIRE CAUSES
WHAT YOKES ARE FOR
HOW FRUITS GROW
THE TRUE VINE
In this thoughtful exploration the author opens by questioning the sermons that promise “rest” yet leave listeners without a concrete way to experience it. He points out the disconnect between the beautiful language of faith—peace, joy, love—and the everyday lives of believers who often feel spiritually empty. The opening invites anyone who has ever felt the promise of Christianity slip into vague phrases, urging a deeper look at why true solace remains elusive.
From that starting point, the work proposes a single, simple principle that underlies not only Christian experience but all aspects of life. By emphasizing that every effect has a cause and that divine order governs both nature and the soul, the author sketches a “gateway” that can guide seekers toward lasting inner peace. Readers are offered a clear, methodical path that promises to turn lofty ideals into tangible, personal comfort.
Language
en
Duration
~40 minutes (38K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2005-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1851–1897
A Scottish writer, evangelist, and lecturer who tried to bring science and Christian faith into conversation, he was widely read in the late 19th century. He is still best known for the beloved sermon-essay The Greatest Thing in the World.
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