The Discipline of War Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent

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The Discipline of War Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent

by John Hasloch Potter

EN·~1 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
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THE DISCIPLINE OF WAR - Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent FROM ASH WEDNESDAY to EASTER SUNDAY - WITH AN APPENDIX CONTAINING SUGGESTED SUBJECT FOR MEDITATION, AND SUITABLE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE, FOR EACH DAY IN LENT - BY THE REV. J. HASLOCH POTTER, M.A. - Hon. Canon of Southwark and Vicar of St. Mark's, Surbiton, Surrey

0:28
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AUTHOR'S PREFACE

0:46
3

FOREWORD

0:55
4

THE DISCIPLINE OF WAR - I - The Discipline of the Will ASH WEDNESDAY

10:20
5

II. The Discipline of the Body FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

6:45
6

TO A FALSE PATRIOT

5:04
7

III. The Discipline of the Soul SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

12:09
8

IV. The Discipline of the Spirit THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

11:37
9

V. Discipline through Obedience FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

12:50
10

VI. The Discipline of Sorrow FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

11:43

Description

In the midst of a world torn by conflict, this thoughtful collection offers a quiet refuge for anyone seeking to align the rigors of daily life with the deeper rhythms of the Lenten season. The author weaves together scriptural reflections, personal observations, and practical suggestions, showing how the very constraints imposed by war can become a catalyst for spiritual discipline and intentional will. Readers are invited to pause, consider the meaning of “I will,” and discover how personal resolve can harmonize with a higher purpose even when external circumstances feel overwhelming.

The accompanying appendix provides a day‑by‑day guide of meditation topics and Scripture passages, turning each moment of the season into an opportunity for growth. By framing hardship as a divine invitation to deeper self‑examination, the work encourages a balance between outward service and inner renewal. Listeners will find comfort and challenge alike, as the meditations illuminate pathways to steadfastness and hope in trying times.

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The Discipline of War Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent Nine Addresses on the Lessons of the War in Connection with Lent

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (111K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2005-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Hasloch Potter

John Hasloch Potter

1847–1935

A Victorian and early 20th-century Anglican clergyman, he wrote practical devotional works shaped by parish life, social mission, and the moral questions of wartime Britain. His best-known surviving book, The Discipline of War, brings together Lenten addresses that reflect on duty, character, and faith under pressure.

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