
THE ASCENT OF THE SOUL - BY - AMORY H. BRADFORD, D.D.
To The Memory of My Father
INTRODUCTION
THE SOUL
I. THE SOUL
THE AWAKENING OF THE SOUL
II. THE AWAKENING OF THE SOUL
THE FIRST STEPS
III. THE FIRST STEPS
HINDRANCES
In this thoughtful work the author invites listeners to pause and consider the hidden life of the human spirit. Drawing on both emerging psychological ideas and timeless theological insight, he offers a practical guide rather than abstract speculation. The tone is gentle, aiming to help each soul recognize its own capacity for growth.
He walks the reader through the soul’s origins, its first awakenings, and the stumbling blocks that often derail moral progress. Along the way, the influence of Christ and the sense of a caring spiritual companion are examined as sources of encouragement. The later sections consider how nurturing environments, cultural habits, and even attitudes toward death shape the ascent. Listeners will find a blend of reflective poetry and clear analysis that encourages optimism about the soul’s enduring journey.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (256K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Thomas Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-07-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1846–1911
A longtime Congregational minister in Montclair, New Jersey, he wrote widely on faith, modern religious thought, and Christian life. His work reflects a preacher trying to speak plainly to the questions of his time.
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