
A solemn yet uplifting tribute, this sermon opens with a heartfelt meditation on the biblical promise, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Delivered in St. Peter’s, Southborough, the preacher weaves Scripture with personal recollection, honoring a beloved vicar whose life was marked by steadfast devotion from childhood onward. Listeners are invited to contemplate the quiet power of faithfulness, the humble gifts each person carries, and the timeless call to serve with integrity.
The oration moves beyond mere eulogy, offering practical encouragement for anyone wrestling with their own talents and calling. By drawing on vivid biblical imagery and the speaker’s own pastoral experience, it paints a picture of a life lived in quiet obedience, urging the audience to reflect on their own journey. Warm, reflective, and richly grounded in tradition, this recording provides a meditative listening experience that resonates long after the final benediction.
Full title
The faithful servant A sermon, preached in St. Peter's, Southborough, on occasion of the death of the Rev. Stephen Langston
Language
en
Duration
~22 minutes (21K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-06-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1812–1894
An evangelical Church of England clergyman and religious writer, he spent much of his ministry in Tunbridge Wells and published books and sermons aimed at ordinary readers. His life later appeared in a memoir built around his own autobiographical notes.
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