Discipline and Other Sermons

Discipline and Other Sermons is a classic religious studies text by Charles Kingsley. These were the words of the Eastern sage, as he looked down from the mountain height upon the camp of Israel, abiding among the groves of the lowland, according to their tribes, in order, discipline, and unity. Before a people so organized, he saw well, none of the nations round could stand. Israel would burst through them, with the strength of the wild bull crashing through the forest. He would couch as a lion, and as a great lion. Who dare rouse him up? Contents: Discipline -- The temple of wisdom -- Prayer and science -- God's training -- Good Friday -- False civilization -- The name of God -- The end of religion -- The humanity of God -- God's world -- The armour of God -- Paul and Felix -- The good Samaritan -- Consider the lilies of the field -- The Jewish rebellions -- Terror by night -- The Son of Thunder -- Humility -- A Whitsun sermon -- Self-help -- Endurance -- Toleration -- The kingdom of Christ -- The likeness of God.