Its a serious thing, lewis says, to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which, read more. It was first published as a single transcribed sermon, the weight of glory in 1941, appearing in the british journal, theology, then in pamphlet form in 1942 by society for promoting christian knowledge, london. Lewis during world war ii, these nine addresses offer guidance and inspiration in a time of great doubt and anxiety. Weight of glory by lewis abebooks passion for books. Lewis longed above all else for the unseen things of which this life offers only shadows, for that weight of glory which the lord christ won for the human race. It speaks to seeing jesus as the source and end of all our desires. Clive staples lewis 1 8 9 8 1 9 6 3 was o n e o f t h e i n t e l l e c t u a l g i a n t s o f the twentieth c e. Lewis, you may want to add this paperback to your bookshelf this week. Lewis weight of glory, a sermon given in june of 1941.
In the weight of glory, lewis says we will be transformed in eternity, whether in heaven or hell. The sermon was first published in theology, november, 1941, and by the s. Full text of the weight of glory and other addresses. And by trouble, or fear of trouble on earth, by crude fear of eternal flames, god shatters it, unmindful of his glorys diminution i call this divine humility, because its a poor thing to strike our colours to god when the ship is going down under us, a poor thing to come to him as a last resort, to offer up our own when it is no. Lewis, the most important christian writer of the 20th century, contains nine sermons delivered by lewis during world war two. The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the christian faith during a. He asks whether we are on the wrong side of gods door because we can see the beauty and freshness of creation but read more. Nine sermons and addresses delivered by lewis during world war ii, including transposition, on forgiveness, why i am not a pacifist, learning in wartime, and his most famous, the weight of glory. Harperone reading and discussion guide for the weight of glory for more reading and discussion guides like this one, visit 1 the weight of glory by c.
The sermon weight of glory provides the compelling assertion that there are no ordinary people. Lewis welcomes you into his oxford study in fellowship for. Apr 30, 20 the load, or weight, or burden of my neighbors glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility can carry it, and the backs of the proud will be broken. These display color, power, and profound thinking,evangelical beacon.
The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the christian faith during a time of great doubt. The weight of glory and other addresses the weight of glory. This and several other pieces by lewis were combined in the book also called the weight of glory. As tall an order as this seems, lewis accomplishes this in just. The weight of glory and other addresses is a collection of essays and addresses on christianity by c. Beauty, music, and the weight of glory church life journal. The book, the weight of glory, showed the importance of recognizing certain topicsissues present in our world today and being able to relate them to christianity to understand how we can make a difference for the better in the glory of god. The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the. Since this book is a compilation, i provide below a brief overview of each essay below. It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which,if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship, or else a horror and a corruption such as you now meet, if at all, only in a nightmare. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory. While the gift of allegory is at play in poignant manner in his famous sermon, the weight of glory, it is his contrasting forthrightness that makes the paper take shape so quickly it stands out as, arguably, lewiss most brilliant short work, and what i consider the best sermon recorded since the new testament preaching of peter and paul.
K, 1942 if you asked twenty good men today what they thought the highest of. Preached originally as a sermon in the church of st mary the virgin, oxford, on june 8, 1942. The weight of glory and other addresses by lewis, c s. Paperback with french flaps and deckled page edges. These sermons, however, are so abstruse, so involved and so dull that few of those who pick up the volume will finish it. Mar 23, 2018 weight of glory c s lewis complete audiobook christian material. The title of the book comes from the first of these lectures and is also the most quoted of them. Publication date 1949 topics rmsc collection digitallibraryindia. Lewis book titled the weight of glory is actually a collection of essays or lectures made by lewis. K, 1942 if you asked twenty good men today what they thought the highest of the virtues, nineteen of them would reply, unselfishness. May 23, 20 heres we are far too easily pleased in its native surroundings, from the opening salvo of lewiss remarkable sermon the weight of glory.
A lot happened in the 100 years leading up to this quote. Lewis, eternity, glory, heaven, quotes, weight of glory. Considered by many to be his most moving address, the title essay, the weight of glory, extols a compassionate vision of christianity and includes lucid and compelling discussions on. By these, he meant traditional christian teachings that seemed puzzling or implausibleteachings on suffering, miracles, hierarchy, and the like. Heres we are far too easily pleased in its native surroundings, from the opening salvo of lewis s remarkable sermon the weight of glory. Find the weight of glory and other addresses by lewis, c s at biblio. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory and other addresses. Lewis on longing in the weight of glory if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the gospels, it would seem that our lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. Lewis, 9780060653200, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Weight of glory c s lewis complete audiobook christian material. Although lewis never refers to this text in the weight of glory, its spirit and truth pervade the work, and all his work. S lewis had published the weight of glory in 1942, he had seen the birth of the 20th century and the beginning of two world wars. It would seem that our lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Lewis has this great moment in the weight of glory when this sense of longing for eternity really finds its way through the dark paths of my heart. The weight of glory, considered by many to be lewis finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read weight of glory. Lewis contains nine addresses offering inspiration, instruction and compelling apologetics for christianity during turbulent times. Weight of glory c s lewis complete audiobook youtube. Lewis the weight of glory is a series of essays and talks that lewis wrote over a long period roughly between 1939 and 1956. The weight of glory, and other addresses 1980, macmillan in english rev. This book is in the public domain and is free to use however you like.
Lewis, the weight of glory so what is the weight of glory. The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the christian. The load, or weight, or burden of my neighbors glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility can carry it, and the backs of the proud will be broken. Its hard to imagine what life as a student in england during world war ii might have been like. Lewis addressed this basic human desire allegorically in the pilgrims regress, autobiographically in surprised by joy, reasonably in mere christianity, andin sermon in the weight of glory. The weight of glory and other addresses the weight of. Lewis featured weekly discussions on repellent doctrines. Full text of the weight of glory and other addresses see other formats.
To please god, to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness, to be loved by god, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory which our thoughts can hardly sustain. Considered by many to be his most moving address, the title essay, the weight of glory, extols a compassionate vision of christianity and includes lucid and compelling discussions on forgiveness and faith. If i find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that i was made for another world. Considered by many to be lewis s finest sermon of all, and his most moving address, the weight of glory extols a compassionate vision of christianity an dincludes lucid and compelling discussions on faith. The weight of glory features nine memorable addresses c. To please god, to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness, to be loved by god, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory. Lewis begins this sermon by pointing out the progressively negative slant of christian. At the new evangelical history blog i will give a historical overview of that presentationwith photographsand some of the influence that it has had as a. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the gospels, it would seem that our lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak.
Lewis, the weight of glory in the weight of glory and other addresses new york. The weight of glory and other addresses is a wonderful book by my favorite author, c. Also included in this volume are transposition, on forgiveness, why i am not a pacifist, and learning in wartime. Lewis the weight of glory is a series of essays and talks that lewis wrote over a. The weight of glory god in the dock christian reflections on stories present concerns the worlds last night.
Click the download free ebook link above for a nicely formatted ebook that you can sell, give away, or use for your own purposes. Lewis during world war ii, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage. I dont think that there is one single event that you could attribute this statement to. Lewis preached originally as a sermon in the church of st mary the virgin, oxford, on june 8, 1942. The weight of glory is nothing less than an essay on what it means to be truly human, what rewards are truly in store of those of aiming at heaven and what god intends by creating us in the first place. How could you possibly learn anything, let alone believe your schoolwork was important, while your friends and family were fighting and dying for your freedom. There is none of the satire of the screw tape letters, none of the practicality of some of his later radio addresses, none of the. This study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory and other addresses. With his trademark warmth and wit, lewis demonstrates his wide range of interests in this collection of writingsa mustread for fans of lewis s creative works.
Lewis ascended the pulpit at the university church of st mary the virgin in oxford and delivered the weight of glory, one of the most insightful sermons of the twentieth century. Addressing some of the most difficult issues we face in our daytoday lives, lewis ardent and timeless words provide an unparalleled path to greater spiritual understanding. This study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory. This book is a collection of 9 sermons and addresses lewis gave during wwii.
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