The Collected Works

The Collected Works

By Russell Conwell
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Length12h 52m

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In "The Collected Works," Russell Conwell presents a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates his influential sermons, essays, and speeches, notable for their vigorous prose and profoundly accessible style. At the heart of this collection is Conwell's central thesis of opportunity and self-made success, articulated through the power of oratory and narrative. Written during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his works reflect the zeitgeist of American optimism and the emerging ethos surrounding the pursuit of wealth, with each piece weaving together personal anecdotes and practical wisdom aimed at galvanizing ordinary individuals towards achieving their potential. Russell Conwell, a prominent Baptist minister, orator, lawyer, and founder of Temple University, was heavily influenced by the socio-economic transformations of his time. His experiences serving the underprivileged inspired him to promote the idea that anyone could attain success through hard work and determination. Conwell's legendary lecture "Acres of Diamonds" exemplifies his commitment to the belief that opportunities for prosperity are often found within one's own community. Readers seeking inspiration and motivation will find "The Collected Works" to be a compelling examination of resilience and self-reliance. Conwell's timeless principles resonate with contemporary audiences, making this volume an essential guide for those looking to reclaim their own potential in a challenging world.

Audiobook details

GenreSelf-Help
Length12 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Acres of Diamonds: Our Every-day Opportunities
31Chapter I. Effect of Environment
2The Key to Success
32Chapter II. How a Church Was Built by Prayer
3Foreword
33Chapter III. Healing the Sick
4Chapter I. Observation—The Key To Success
34Chapter IV. Prayer for the Home
5Chapter II. Who the Real Leaders Are
35Chapter V. Prayer and the Bible
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6Chapter III. Mastering Natural Forces
36Praying for Money
7Chapter IV. Whom Mankind Shall Love
37Chapter I. Spiritual Telepathy
8Chapter V. Need of Orators
38Chapter II. Day of Pentecost
9Chapter VI. Woman's Influence
39Chapter III. Axioms
10Increasing Personal Efficiency
40Chapter IV. Praying for Money
11Chapter I. Women
41Chapter V. Unanswered Prayers
12Chapter II. Musical Culture
42Chapter VI. Prayer for Others
13Chapter III. Oratory
43Chapter VII. Forms of Prayer
14Chapter IV. Self-Help
44Subconscious Religion
15Chapter V. Some Advice to Young Men
45Chapter I. Does God Answer Christians Only?
16Every Man His Own University
46Chapter II. Conflicting Prayers
17Chapter I. Every Man's University
47Chapter III. Subconscious Religion
18Chapter II. Animals and "The Least Things"
48Chapter IV. Praying for Visions of Heaven
19Chapter III. The Bottom Rung
49Chapter V. Great Prayers
20Chapter IV. Home Reading
50Chapter VI. Use of the Bible in Prayer
21Chapter V. Thoughtfulness
51Chapter VII. Conclusions
22Chapter VI. Instincts and Individuality
52Foreword
23What You Can Do With Your Will Power
53Chapter I. When Lincoln Was Laughed At
24Preface
54Chapter II. President and Pilgrim
25Chapter I. Success has no secret—
55Chapter III. Lincoln Reads Artemus Ward Aloud
26Chapter II. There is a deplorable tendency—
56Chapter IV. Some Lincoln Anecdotes
27Chapter III. The biography of that great patriot—
57Chapter V. What Made Him Laugh
28Chapter IV. In a small town in Western Massachusetts—
58Chapter VI. Humor in the Political Situation
29Health, Healing, and Faith
59Chapter VII. Why Lincoln Loved Laughter
30Foreword
60Chapter VIII. Lincoln and John Brown

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