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050 4 _aBV
100 1 _aChapin, E. H.
_q(Edwin Hubbell),
_d1814-1880
245 1 4 _aThe Crown of Thorns: A Token for the Sorrowing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1999-11-01
505 0 _aThe three tabernacles -- The shadow of disappointment -- Life a tale -- The Christian view of sorrow -- Christian consolation in loneliness -- Resignation -- The mission of little children -- Our relations to the departed -- The voices of the dead -- Mystery and faith.
508 _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
520 _a"The Crown of Thorns: A Token for the Sorrowing" by E. H. Chapin is a collection of religious discourses written during the mid-19th century. The work offers profound reflections on suffering, hope, and the Christian perspective on sorrow, aiming to provide consolation for those in distress. The author shares personal experiences, particularly stemming from the loss of a loved one, which lend an emotional depth to the themes explored in these writings. At the start of the book, the preface introduces the context in which the discourses were written, highlighting the author’s own grief and the desire to offer sympathy to others facing their sorrows. The opening section begins with the discourse titled "The Three Tabernacles," which reflects on the desire to cling to moments of joy and the natural human inclination to seek permanence in transient experiences. Chapin discusses the lessons derived from Peter’s longing to build tabernacles during the Transfiguration, emphasizing the need to embrace the challenges of life and endure suffering as part of a spiritual journey toward deeper understanding and connection with God. Overall, the initial portion sets the stage for an exploration of sorrow's role in personal growth and the pursuit of faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConsolation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1959
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