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"He continued kneeling there."
Robert Hardy is a well‑to‑do, stalwart citizen who treats his church attendance as a chore and his family as background scenery. After a late‑night sermon leaves him irritated, he returns home to argue with his wife about their absent children and his endless social obligations. His convictions—“self‑interest first”—are challenged by the quiet rebuke of a wife who sees their home as furnished but empty of love.
That very night he falls into a vivid dream that stretches across seven days, each one echoing a different facet of his life. As the dream unfolds, ordinary moments become stark mirrors, forcing Robert to confront the consequences of his selfish habits. Listeners are drawn into a thoughtful exploration of pride, responsibility, and the subtle ways a single night can begin to reshape a man's soul.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (209K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 4, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1857–1946
Best known for the classic novel In His Steps, this American minister wrote fiction that turned moral questions into everyday choices. His work helped popularize the phrase “What would Jesus do?” and tied storytelling closely to the Social Gospel movement.
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