
The Government of God.
Preface
Chapter I.
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
Chapter IV.
Chapter V.
Chapter VI.
Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII.
This work invites listeners into a thoughtful exploration of the divine order that underpins the cosmos. Drawing on biblical passages and the author’s own missionary experience, it contrasts the flawless, harmonious rule of the Almighty with the tangled, often chaotic systems created by humanity. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of how the heavens move in perfect symmetry, how seasons turn with purpose, and how these patterns point to an intelligent, loving governance beyond our control.
The author then turns to the human sphere, urging believers to reflect on their role as agents of moral authority within God’s larger plan. By examining the stark differences between celestial perfection and earthly disorder, the book encourages contemplation of humility, hope, and the promise of a future reign of righteousness. It offers a calm, reasoned meditation that aims to deepen faith while inspiring a clearer view of the world’s divine design.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (276K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. Email tomnysetvold@gmail.com with corrections or to participate in proofreading of similar early Mormon texts.
Release date
2014-02-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1580–1653
Best known as the "Water Poet," this lively seventeenth-century English writer turned river life, travel, and everyday London into witty, energetic verse and prose. His work offers a vivid, often funny glimpse of the world around him.
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