Talks to Farmers by C. H. Spurgeon
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| Author | Spurgeon, C. H. (Charles Haddon), 1834-1892 |
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| Title | Talks to Farmers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The sluggard's farm -- The broken fence -- Frost and thaw -- The corn of wheat dying to bring forth fruit -- The ploughman -- Ploughing the rock -- The parable of the sower -- The principal wheat -- Spring in the heart -- Farm laborers -- What the farm laborers can do, and what they cannot do -- The sheep before the shearers -- In the hay-field -- The joy of harvest -- Spiritual gleaning -- Meal-time in the cornfields -- The loaded wagon -- Threshing -- Wheat in the barn. |
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| Summary | "Talks to Farmers" by C. H. Spurgeon is a collection of motivational discourses written in the late 19th century. In this work, the author addresses farmers and discusses themes of diligence, responsibility, and spiritual growth through relatable agricultural metaphors, aiming to inspire a productive and spiritually fulfilled life. At the start of the work, Spurgeon reflects on the biblical passage from Proverbs, emphasizing the theme of the slothful farmer who neglects his field. He describes how the condition of the land—a metaphor for one’s life—can teach valuable lessons about diligence and understanding. Through vivid imagery of thorns, nettles, and the effects of neglect, Spurgeon articulates the consequences of idleness and encourages readers to actively cultivate both their physical and spiritual lives. The discussions challenge the reader to consider their responsibilities and the importance of applying wisdom gained from observations in nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Sermons, English -- 19th century |
| Subject | Baptists -- Sermons |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42518 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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