The Palm Tree Blessing by William Edward Shepard
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| Author | Shepard, William Edward, 1862- |
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| Title | The Palm Tree Blessing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Palm Tree Blessing" by William Edward Shepard is a spiritual discourse exploring the various characteristics of the palm tree as metaphors for the sanctified Christian life, written in the early 20th century. Through this comparison, the author illustrates virtues such as beauty, straightness, fruitfulness, and the unique blessings of a life dedicated to God. The work serves as an exhortation for believers to reflect these traits in their own spiritual journeys. The opening of the text introduces the palm tree as a symbol of beauty and holiness, noting its aesthetic appeal in nature as well as its biblical significance—particularly how the righteous flourish like the palm tree. Shepard emphasizes that true beauty is reflected through a spiritual disposition rather than physical appearance, urging readers to seek inner beauty that shines forth through their lives. He articulates that like the palm tree, whose straight trunk symbolizes a life of integrity, Christians are called to maintain uprightness in their character and conduct. This opening sets the tone for the subsequent chapters where each characteristic of the palm tree will be explored in relation to the deeper spiritual truths for Christian living. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Christian life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36662 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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