Where Did You Come From Baby Deer Poem by George Macdonald
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"The man who for consciousness of well-existence depends upon annihilation but life, the life essential, is a slave; he hangs on what is less than himself…Things are given united states of america – this body, beginning of things – that through them we may exist trained both to independence and true possession of them. We must possess them; they must not possess united states of america. Their use is to mediate – as shapes and manifestations in lower kind of the things that are unseen, that is, in themselves unseeable, the things that belong, not to the world of speech communication merely the world of silence, not to the earth of showing, only the earth of being, the world that cannot be shaken, and must remain. These things unseen take the form in the things of time and space – not that they may exist, for they exist in and from eternal Godhead, simply that their existence may exist known to those in grooming for the eternal; these things unseen the sons and daughters of God must possess. Just instead of reaching out after them, they grasp at their forms, regard the things seen as the things to exist possessed, fall in love with the bodies instead of the souls of them."
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C. South. Lewis, who edited this drove, admitted to MacDonald's premier role in Lewis' conversion to Christianity.
A "reader" of MacDonald thoughts extracted from the full range of his writings. 365 selections lend themselves to a daily circular of reading and reflection. MacDonald, a nineteenth century Scot, expresses ideas which would exist at home among contemporary Christian thinkers.C. South. Lewis, who edited this drove, admitted to MacDonald's premier role in Lewis' conversion to Christianity.
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"I am glad y'all agree with me about the value of MacDonald. I had hoped my Album might lead to a reprinting of some of his books, but it has non nonetheless done and so. Yet I go along on getting letters from people who take found him as helpful as you and I practice: the last, oddly plenty, was a Jesuit!" (letter of the alphabet to J S Goodridge, April 26th 1949.)
Given that what people have constitute MOST helpful over the years, is MacDonald'southward realistic fiction, and the fact that this comprises the bulk of what MacDonald wrote, it'due south pretty clear that he was thinking of the realistic novels too as the fantasies when he wrote this, if indeed he was non referring to them exclusively.
If anyone would like to bank check these novels out for themselves, Lewis'southward wishes are now being fulfilled (a mere 70 odd years after he expressed them, but better late than never!) past the Works of MacDonald website. Four of his Scottish novels are now available for the commencement time in unabridged, translated (people have historically found the wide Scots an insuperable barrier) and illustrated form...including the most popular of them, and ane of Lewis's own favourites, Sir Gibbie.
I take been reading a lot of G
Recently, HarperOne has re-released ix of C.Southward. Lewis' archetype works with all new covers, deckle-edged pages, and french flaps! The titles include The Abolition of Man, A Grief Observed, The Great Divorce, Mere Christianity, Miracles, The Screwtape Messages, The Problem of Pain, George MacDonald, The Weight of Glory. I volition be reviewing ii of these works today and feature others throughout the coming months on my weblog. Without farther ado, let's get to the reviews!I accept been reading a lot of George MacDonald's works lately, due to his influence on Lewis, Tolkien, and other members of the Inklings. Therefore, when I found out virtually Lewis' work George MacDonald, I knew I had to read it. I wasn't really sure what to expect, only I was expecting a biography of sorts. Instead, it is a selection of 365 "pearls of wisdom" from MacDonald himself. In a way you could view it every bit a George MacDonald daily devotional. The book is well under 200 pages, so each quote is only a few lines to half a folio at most. Thankfully there is an index which lists all the sources for each quote, so if you are so inclined to read the full work, you know exactly where to find it. This is a major plus. Hither is ane of the pearls, entitled "Spiritual Murder."
"It may be an infinitely less evil to murder a human being than to pass up to forgive him. The former may be the deed of a passion; the latter is the heart'south choice. It is a spiritual murder, the worst, to hate, to brood over the feeling that excludes, that, in our microcosm, kills the epitome, the idea of the hated."
C.S. Lewis' preface provided a dainty glimpse from an outsider and provided a biography recommendation on George MacDonald. Overall, this volume is the perfect book to provide a glimpse of MacDonald and whet your appetite and encourage you to read more of his works. I read through this book very quickly, which you can do too, merely with 365 readings, yous can take nigh 1 minute a day and read through it in a year.
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Withal, many of the quotes are difficult to understand outside of context, or at to the lowest degree would work improve within context. I was also disappointed that Lewis did not select whatsoever quotes from "The Promise of the Gospel," a MacDonald book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
My communication is if you lot are a fan of George MacDonald,
I really thought that I would like this book, as I am a big fan of both MacDonald and Lewis. I have read much of their fiction and nonfiction, and I expected to enjoy this album of quotes.Withal, many of the quotes are difficult to empathize outside of context, or at least would work better within context. I was also disappointed that Lewis did not select any quotes from "The Hope of the Gospel," a MacDonald book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
My advice is if you are a fan of George MacDonald, read the original books from which these quotes are drawn. Specially read "Phantastes," "Lilith," and the Princess and Curdie books, if yous enjoy fantasy fiction.
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To exist fair I flew through this book which is probably not the suggested way to consume. The quotes in this volume would be adept for starting a spiritual chat with a f
I understand C.S. Lewis slightly ameliorate. The structure of the book was difficult for me to internalize. Information technology is a bunch of excerpts from George MacDonald'southward writings. This book is the identify to survey the residue of George MacDonald's works. Or if there is a topic you are interested in- you could pick information technology up and flip to that section.To be fair I flew through this book which is probably not the suggested way to eat. The quotes in this book would be proficient for starting a spiritual conversation with a friend on any topic.
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The introduction past C.S. Lewis was worth reading on its own merit. In particular, the stardom he draws between the art of writing and the art of m
I "read" during my daily commute over the course of a few days. In retrospect, given that information technology is simply a series of brusque independent packages, this is one that would be all-time read leisurely, with fourth dimension for extended contemplation on the more affecting or intriguing quotes. And ultimately I enjoyed it plenty that I will be re-reading it in just that way.The introduction past C.S. Lewis was worth reading on its own merit. In detail, the distinction he draws between the fine art of writing and the art of myth-making is both insightful and important. Any work of fiction is necessarily a multi-dimensional work, necessarily comprised of elements that may be executed with more or less skill, and only serviceable writing need not detract from please in the more exceptional aspects. (Though my feel of MacDonald's fiction is more express than Lewis, I think I might be more charitable than he is in my evaluation. I find MacDonald's locution consistently pleasing, peppered with turns of phrase that deserve a interruption for appreciation.)
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Which means you don't read it like a novel.
I must give it 5 stars, considering C. S. Lewis had done a superb piece of work selecting pearls from George McDonald'due south ministry.
Hither you have 365 portions from it. Then, if you will you could enjoy 1 portion pro day of the year.
Folks, this isn't a ho-hum book, much more you tin can find truths in it. Information technology's like a treasure vault.
Specially I've greatly enjoyed the introduction from C S Lewis, and after reading it, Well, I must foremost say that this volume is an anthology.
Which means you don't read it like a novel.
I must give it 5 stars, considering C. South. Lewis had done a superb piece of work selecting pearls from George McDonald'southward ministry.
Hither you lot have 365 portions from it. So, if you will you could relish one portion pro day of the year.
Folks, this isn't a boring volume, much more than yous can find truths in information technology. It's like a treasure vault.
Especially I've greatly enjoyed the introduction from C Southward Lewis, and later on reading information technology, I will for sure recur often to it and read it again and again.
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It'due south a book for life !!!
I recommend this book with v stars to everybody, and that it's.
Here one instance which I especially have enjoy:
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"Lilith, said Mara, you will not sleep, if you lie at that place a thousands years, until you have opened your hand and yielded that which is not yours to give or to withhold.
I cannot, she answered, I would if I could, for I am weary, and the shadows of death are gathering about me. - They volition get together and gather, but they cannot infold you lot while notwithstanding your paw remains unopened. You may recollect you are dead, but it will only be a dream; you may call up yous have come awake, but information technology will notwithstanding be just a dream.
Open your paw, and you will sleep indeed-then wake indeed.
I am trying difficult, but the fingers have grown together and into the palm.
-I pray you put forth the strength of your will. For the love of life, depict together your forces and break it's bonds !
The princess turned her eyes upon Eve, beseechingly.
There was a sword I once saw in your husband's hands, she murmured. I fled when I saw it. I heard him who bore it say it would separate whatsoever was not i and indivisible.
I take the sword, said Adam. The angel gave it me when I left the gate.
Bring information technology, Adam, pleaded Lilith, and cut me off this hand that I may sleep.
I will, he answered."
Isn't that hilarious, folks ?
Awesome......
Every fourth dimension I read it, I get goose bumps all over.....
So, enjoy all the block yourselves.
Dean:)
...more Some of the quotes were pretty good and interesting, and sounded like Lewis (Lewis sounds like Macdonald). It almos
Here'southward the deal. I am not a large fan of anthologies of selected quotations from authors. It makes me paranoid when I don't know the original context of a sentence, or paragraph. How practice I know the anthologist is not misrepresenting the author? At the aforementioned time, I knew I was in the hands of a trusted friend (CS Lewis) and and so did not spend also much time worrying... But still I worried.Some of the quotes were pretty good and interesting, and sounded like Lewis (Lewis sounds like Macdonald). It about had a devotional feel, sometimes after reading my Bible I would read a few quotes to see if he would provide me a few thoughts well-nigh God. None of the quotes were bad (that I remember).
Lewis's introduction is however the best part of the volume. He explains his love for George Macdonald and the influence he has on Lewis. He even goes into what Macdonald does well, equally an author (which is not his writing style).
Lewis was mostly trying to get people to read Macdonald, and even suggested books of Macdonald'due south to read. I recall he was successful. I certainly would like to read a few of this man's books.
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All of the passages are relevant to the Christian religion. Some I passed over without being moved, and others pierced me, grabbing my attention and making me jot them downward to kee
This volume is non a coherent narrative, but rather 365 short (one sentence to a couple paragraphs) selections from the writings of George MacDonald. MacDonald was a minister and writer in the 1800s, and a meaning influence on the philosophy and writing of C. S. Lewis, who compiled these selections and wrote a preface.All of the passages are relevant to the Christian faith. Some I passed over without being moved, and others pierced me, grabbing my attention and making me jot them downwards to keep. The language is oft difficult to wade through, but is also at times rather poetic.
I came across this book as quoted several times by Neal A. Maxwell in Not My Will but Thine, and recommend it particularly to any Christian, secondarily to any humanist. Whether the reader is religious or not, at that place are profound words and simple truths to exist found here.
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"Love loves unto purity. Dearest has always in view the absolute loveliness of that which it beholds. Where loveliness is incomplete,
I don't dear reading words out of context, merely these snippets are beautiful, thought-provoking, powerful, and redolent with life. The more I read MacDonald the more than I am convicted (in the best, about life-giving sense) by the God I glimpse through his eyes. I am non certain in that location is anyone who has a vision of conservancy that is, simultaneously, as grace-filled or as costly."Love loves unto purity. Dear has e'er in view the accented loveliness of that which it beholds. Where loveliness is incomplete, and beloved cannot honey its fill of loving, it spends itself to make more lovely, that information technology may love more. . . . Therefore all that is not beautiful in the honey, all that comes between and is not of love's kind, must be destroyed. And our God is a consuming fire." -MacDonald
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When I started the Princess and the Goblin, I was amazed at how uncompelling it was at the beginning—c
I'grand going to refrain from rating this book since I wouldn't exist sure how to approach it—it beingness an anthology of quotes from MacDonald, and therefore referential. Every bit far as the content, MacDonald has the same sort of seriousness about Christ that is refreshing among old writers and thinkers. There is a straightforward assertion that Christ has made it plain for united states to follow Him, so let u.s. do so.When I started the Princess and the Goblin, I was amazed at how uncompelling it was at the get-go—considering Lewis's constant pointing to MacDonald. So I appreciate how he said, in the introduction, that MacDonald was a poor novelist but a masterful preacher. It gave a sure allowance to stick with it, and trust that the nuggets of wisdom would come up.
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I really savored this book. It consists of 365 passages from various works by George MacDonald. If you are a C.S Lewis fan you will recognize him as the "teacher" in the Great Divorce.
I think anyone volition come away from this volume with a greater agreement of Christianity (which is wonderful) as well as themselves (which may not be as comforting a thou
"The darkness knows neither the light nor itself; only the lite knows itself and the darkness also. None just God hates evil and understands it."I really savored this book. Information technology consists of 365 passages from various works by George MacDonald. If you lot are a C.S Lewis fan you volition recognize him as the "teacher" in the Corking Divorce.
I think anyone will come away from this book with a greater understanding of Christianity (which is wonderful) as well as themselves (which may non be as comforting a idea).
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He was educated at Aberdeen University and after a brusk and stormy career as a minister at Arundel, where his unorthodox views led to his dismissal, he turned to fiction every bit a ways of earning a living. He wrote over 50 books.
Known particularly for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels, MacDonald inspired many authors, such
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister.He was educated at Aberdeen University and after a short and stormy career equally a minister at Arundel, where his unorthodox views led to his dismissal, he turned to fiction as a ways of earning a living. He wrote over l books.
Known peculiarly for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels, MacDonald inspired many authors, such equally G.Thou. Chesterton, W. H. Auden, J.R.R. Tolkien, C. Southward. Lewis, and Madeleine 50'Engle. Lewis wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "primary": "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I began to read. A few hours afterwards," said Lewis, "I knew that I had crossed a great frontier." 1000. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin every bit a book that had "fabricated a divergence to my whole beingness."
Elizabeth Yates wrote of Sir Gibbie, "It moved me the way books did when, as a child, the dandy gates of literature began to open and first encounters with noble thoughts and utterances were unspeakably thrilling."
Even Mark Twain, who initially disliked MacDonald, became friends with him, and at that place is some evidence that Twain was influenced past MacDonald.
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