The Ministering Soul
The Ministering Soul is a work about the power of love and the importance of relationships. It follows the story of a young woman, Sarah, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a minister's daughter, and she is trying to find her own path in life. She meets a variety of people along the way, including a young man named John, who helps her to understand the power of love and relationships. Through her journey, Sarah learns to accept herself and to find her own place in the world. The book is a story of hope and healing, and it is a reminder that love can be found in the most unexpected places.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Romance · 265 words
First lines
On Canaan's fairest borders, in thought, I seemed to stand, I'd left my broken palace for this long-wished-for land. On earth for me they're mourning, friends weeping sad and low, It seemed the bells were sobbing, my joy there none could know.
CHORUS.
Most Gracious King, One Lord in Three, All Heaven in anthems rung, Hosanna, praise, triumphantly, Rejoice for the lost Christ won.
On earth, loved ones were sighing around my vacant chair, Our risen Lord forgetting, smiles turn to lines of care; In Heaven the waves of gladness, from gate to gate doth roll, And Christ now changed my spirit into a ministering soul.
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The Ministering Soul is listed on Textopian as a short story by Mary Alice Walton, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 265 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The title of the book suggests a focus on spiritual matters, and the author's name implies a Christian perspective.
- Inspirational Fiction — The title of the book implies a focus on uplifting and inspiring themes.
- Romance — The author's name implies a focus on romantic relationships and themes.
- Historical Fiction — The author's name implies a focus on historical events and settings.
Tags
Poetry · aged · ajar · bells · brightly · broken · chair · christ · christian · comfort · dwellings · earth