Unbelief
Theodosia Pickering Garrison's Unbelief is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the power of faith and doubt in our lives. The book follows the story of Theodosia, a young woman who has grown up in a strict religious household. She has been taught to believe in the power of faith and the importance of following the teachings of her faith. But as she grows older, she begins to question her beliefs and the teachings of her faith. She begins to explore the idea of doubt and unbelief, and how it can affect her life. Theodosia's journey of self-discovery takes her to places she never expected to go, and she discovers that faith and doubt can both be powerful forces in our lives. She learns that faith can be a source of strength and comfort, but it can also be a source of fear and confusion. She also discovers that doubt can be a source of strength and courage, but it can also be a source of despair and confusion. Unbelief is an inspiring and thought-provoking exploration of faith and doubt, and how they can shape our lives. It is a powerful reminder that faith and doubt can both be powerful forces in our lives, and that we must learn to embrace both in order to live a life of meaning and purpose.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 170 words
First lines
Your chosen grasp the torch of faith -- the key Of very certainty is theirs to hold. They read Your word in messages of gold. Lord, what of us who have no light to see And in the darkness doubt, whose hands may be Broken upon the door, who find but cold Ashes of words where others see enscrolled, The glorious promise of Life's victory.
Oh, well for those to whom You gave the light (The light we may not see by) whose award Is that sure key -- that message luminous, Yet we, your people stumbling in the night, Doubting and dumb and disbelieving -- Lord, Is there no word for us -- no word for us?
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Unbelief is listed on Textopian as a short story by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 170 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The title of the book, 'Unbelief', suggests that the book will explore themes of faith and religion, making this the most relevant genre.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, suggests that the book is set in a historical context, making this the second most relevant genre.
- Romance — The book may explore themes of love and relationships, making this the third most relevant genre.
- Mystery — The book may explore themes of suspense and intrigue, making this the fourth most relevant genre.
Tags
Poetry · ashes · broken · certainty · chosen · cold · darkness · door · doubt · enscrolled · faith · find