The Chocolate Soldier Or, Heroism—The Lost Chord of Christianity

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The Chocolate Soldier Or, Heroism—The Lost Chord of Christianity

by C. T. (Charles Thomas) Studd

EN·~33 minutes·1 chapter

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1 total

33:38

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The work opens with a vivid challenge to modern believers, likening true Christian disciples to soldiers who must embrace the hardships of battle rather than shrink into the comforting softness of a “chocolate” existence. Using striking military imagery, the author argues that genuine faith demands courage, sacrifice, and a willingness to confront danger, echoing the boldness of biblical heroes who chose action over complacency.

Through a series of lively portraits and retellings of figures such as Noah, Abraham, and Moses, the book illustrates how heroic resolve has shaped the faith’s history. Its prose blends passionate exhortation with vivid anecdotes, urging listeners to reject passive comfort and to step into the demanding yet rewarding role of a spiritual warrior. The tone is both confrontational and encouraging, inviting anyone seeking a deeper, more active expression of Christianity to consider what it truly means to be a hero of faith.

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The Chocolate Soldier Or, Heroism—The Lost Chord of Christianity Or, Heroism—The Lost Chord of Christianity

Language

en

Duration

~33 minutes (32K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-08-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. T. (Charles Thomas) Studd

C. T. (Charles Thomas) Studd

1860–1931

A star English cricketer who gave up wealth and fame, he became one of the best-known Protestant missionaries of his era. His life carried him from elite schools and the cricket field to evangelistic work in China, India, and central Africa.

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