
THE HOLY EARTH - First, the Statement
In the beginning
The earth is good
It is kindly
The earth is holy
Second, the Consequences
The habit of destruction
The new hold
The brotherhood relation
The farmer's relation
A compelling meditation on the bond between humanity and the planet, this work invites listeners to reconsider the everyday comforts we draw from the earth as more than a simple gift. It sketches how modern life, with its expanding machines and market pressures, has dulled our awareness of a deeper, almost sacred responsibility toward the soil beneath our feet. By framing stewardship as both moral duty and spiritual partnership, the author encourages a fresh, conscious cooperation with the natural world.
The essay moves beyond conventional ethics, linking the health of the land to the health of our communities, our sense of property, and even our inner lives. It argues that true progress lies in recognizing the earth’s materials as divine rather than merely exploitable, and that science, far from stripping away wonder, can deepen our reverence. Listeners will find a thoughtful call to balance industry with humility, urging a respectful, intentional relationship with the world that sustains us.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bryan Ness, Asad Razzaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2010-07-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1954
A pioneering horticulturist and botanist, he helped turn American horticulture into a modern science while also championing rural education and public service. His work at Cornell and beyond shaped everything from agricultural extension to nature study.
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