02295cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000320011524500240014726400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750501460038850800260053452012160056053400450177665300420182165300460186385600430190999900170195233635UtSlPG20260610133751.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aMaclean, Norman,d1869-195214aThe Great Discovery 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-09-040 aThe great discovery -- The revival of patriotism -- The shadow of the cross -- The power of prayer -- The victory -- The cities of the plain.  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Great Discovery" by Norman Maclean is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the spiritual and ethical transformations in society during the tumultuous times of World War I, capturing the struggles, faith, and newfound realizations of communities affected by the war. The narrative emphasizes the plight of individuals confronting death and loss, while discovering deeper connections with God and each other amidst the chaos.  The opening of "The Great Discovery" introduces the author’s observations of a parish grappling with the consequences of war. As the sound of distant gunfire becomes a reality, the once contented community is shaken from its complacency, leading to a collective awakening to the meaning of life, faith, and prayer. Figures who were previously indifferent to religious practices find themselves drawn to the church, compelled to seek solace and connection in a time of crisis. The narrative highlights moments of awakening for individuals, the power of prayer, and the unifying effect of shared suffering, ultimately revealing a profound rediscovery of God and purpose in the face of tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Religious aspects40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33635  c74481d74481