
audiobook
The Harvest of a Quiet Eye.
Preface
THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW.
MUSINGS ON THE THRESHOLD.
SPRING DAYS.
MUSINGS IN A WOOD.
THE MAY-DAYS OF THE SOUL.
SUMMER DAYS.
MUSINGS IN THE HAY.
THE BEAUTY OF RAIN.
A quietly thoughtful collection, this volume gathers a series of short essays first printed in modest periodicals and later assembled for a wider audience. Written between the duties of parish life, the pieces offer gentle meditations that turn ordinary moments—such as a sunrise over a hill or the steady flow of a stream—into invitations for deeper reflection. The author’s plain‑spoken style makes each vignette feel like a calm conversation over a cup of tea, perfect for listeners seeking a brief respite from a bustling day.
Accompanied by numerous illustrations from well‑known artists of the era, the book weaves together observations of nature, work, and simple joys with a steady, reassuring faith. Its tone is deliberately unhurried, avoiding polemics and instead offering steady, practical spirituality that can be revisited whenever the mind needs to pause. Listeners will find a modest yet uplifting companion that encourages the “quiet eye” to notice the subtle blessings woven through everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (356K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2017-02-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1833–1902
A Victorian clergyman and devotional writer, he is best remembered for calm, reflective prose that finds spiritual meaning in everyday life. His best-known book, The Harvest of a Quiet Eye, invites busy readers to slow down and notice the grace in ordinary things.
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