02168cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500320014426400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250801980039352011440059153400450173565300120178065300310179285600430182353816UtSlPG20260610134235.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAllen, William,d1784-186812aA Book of Christian Sonnets 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-12-27  aProduced by Richard Hulse, Daniel Lowe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"A Book of Christian Sonnets" by William Allen is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. This unique volume aims to exemplify the sonnet form's meditative qualities, delving into themes central to Christian faith, moral reflections, and historical figures, such as George Washington and William Tyndale. The author, an experienced scholar and theologian, seeks to illuminate divine truths and the implications of Christian doctrine through these structured poetic expressions.  The opening of the collection presents a preface where Allen articulates his admiration for the sonnet form, claiming it as an ideal medium for conveying profound thoughts succinctly. He reflects on the craft and history of the sonnet, naming notable poets and emphasizing the importance of sincerity and moral intent in poetry. The first few sonnets celebrate renowned figures, explore the nature of truth, and scrutinize human follies, all underscored by a fervent Christian perspective. This introduction sets the tone for a thoughtful and reflective engagement with spirituality through poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSonnets  aChristian poetry, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53816