| Author |
Drummond, Henry, 1851-1897 |
| Title |
"Beautiful Thoughts"
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Beautiful Thoughts" by Henry Drummond is a collection of spiritual reflections and aphorisms compiled in the late 19th century. The book seeks to illuminate the essence of Christianity through concise and powerful statements that emphasize love, personal growth, and the relationship between humanity and the divine. Drummond's work focuses on inspiring readers to embrace a life of faith, charity, and inner transformation. The opening portion of "Beautiful Thoughts" introduces the reader to a series of brief reflections, each dated and designed to provoke thoughtful meditation on spiritual themes. Each entry incorporates biblical references and insights, exploring ideas such as the importance of love as the foundation of happiness and the necessity of both knowledge and faith in understanding the mysteries of existence. The author also emphasizes the role of environment and personal effort in spiritual growth, suggesting that a life steeped in love and guided by divine ideals is essential for true fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Quotations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13677 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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