
TALKS TO FARMERS.
TALKS TO FARMERS. - THE SLUGGARD'S FARM.
THE BROKEN FENCE.
FROST AND THAW.
THE CORN OF WHEAT DYING TO BRING FORTH FRUIT.
THE PLOUGHMAN.
PLOUGHING THE ROCK.
THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER.
THE PRINCIPAL WHEAT.
SPRING IN THE HEART.
In this thoughtful work the author turns the quiet fields of rural life into a classroom for the soul. Drawing on the wisdom of Proverbs and the example of Solomon, he invites listeners to look beyond overgrown vines and thorn‑covered vineyards, seeing them as opportunities for spiritual growth. The narrative weaves together vivid descriptions of neglected farms with practical reflections on diligence, insight, and the value of a discerning eye. Each observation is paired with a gentle call to consider everyday hardships as teachers rather than curses.
Through a series of conversational sermons, the speaker encourages farmers—and anyone who tends to life's daily work—to cultivate patience, humility, and a habit of mindful observation. He uses familiar agricultural images—soil, weeds, nettles, and harvest—to illustrate how trials can produce hidden blessings when approached with faith. Listeners will find the tone both pastoral and encouraging, offering concrete steps for turning ordinary chores into moments of divine instruction. The result is a comforting guide that reminds us that even the most barren field can yield a harvest of wisdom.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (508K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlos Colon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Apr 12, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1834–1892
A brilliant Victorian preacher with a gift for vivid, memorable language, he became one of the best-known Christian voices of the 19th century. His sermons traveled far beyond London and are still widely read today.
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