
The Power of Love (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Three Elements of a Complete Life; Love, the Greatest Thing in the World; Pax Vobiscum; Eternal Life; The Ideal ManBy Henry DrummondLength10h 21m
About this audiobook
The Power of Love presents Henry Drummond's celebrated meditation on 1 Corinthians 13, unfolding Paul's hymn to charity as the central law of Christian life. Written in lucid, sermonic prose, the book combines biblical exposition, moral psychology, and Victorian devotional eloquence. Drummond treats love not as sentiment but as the supreme ethical force: patient, humble, generous, and enduring. Its literary context belongs to late nineteenth-century religious writing, where scientific curiosity, evangelical conviction, and practical spirituality often met. Henry Drummond (1851–1897), Scottish evangelist, lecturer, and natural scientist, was uniquely positioned to write such a work. Educated in theology and deeply engaged with contemporary science, he sought to reconcile faith with the intellectual currents of his age. His concern for character formation, missionary activity, and the moral implications of Christianity shaped his insistence that love is the test of authentic religion. This book is recommended to readers of Christian classics, ethical philosophy, and devotional literature. Brief yet profound, it rewards slow reading and reflection, offering a disciplined vision of love as the foundation of spiritual maturity and humane conduct.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length10 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Eternal Life
2Introduction
27Stones Rolled Away
3Historical Context
28The Man Who Is Down
4Synopsis (Selection)
29One Way to Help Boys
5Love, the Greatest Thing in the World
30An Appeal to the Outsider: or, the Claims of Christianity
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6I. THE CONTRAST.
31Life on the Top Floor
7II. THE ANALYSIS.
32The Kingdom of God and Your Part in It
8III. THE DEFENCE.
33The Three Elements of a Complete Life
9Lessons From the Angelus
34I
10I.
35II
11II.
36III
12III.
37A Life for a Life
13Pax Vobiscum
38The Ideal Man
14I. EFFECTS REQUIRE CAUSES.
39The City Without a Church
15II. WHAT YOKES ARE FOR.
40I I SAW THE CITY
16III. HOW FRUITS GROW.
41II HIS SERVANTS SHALL SERVE
17First! An Address to Boys
42III I SAW NO TEMPLE THERE
18I.
43The Programme of Christianity
19II.
44THE PROGRAMME OF CHRISTIANITY
20III.
45THE FOUNDING OF THE SOCIETY
21The Changed Life, the Greatest Need of the World
46THE PROGRAMME OF THE SOCIETY
22I. THE FORMULA OF SANCTIFICATION.
47THE MACHINERY OF THE SOCIETY
23II. THE ALCHEMY OF INFLUENCE.
48Analysis
24III. THE FIRST EXPERIMENT.
49Reflection
25Dealing With Doubt
50Memorable Quotes