A Short Poem, Containing a Descant on the Universal Plan (Classic Reprint): Also, Lines on the Happy End of the Righteous, and Prosperity and Death of ... and Death of the Rich Man (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Peck

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331606136 ISBN 13: 9781331606130

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A book of poems that wrestles with salvation, judgment, and the fate of rich and poor.

This collection centers on big questions about heaven, hell, and how people are judged. It mixs longer poems with shorter pieces and even includes a section attributed to a different author, all written in plain, direct language that reads like a spoken sermon in verse. What you’ll experience

• Poems that challenge ideas about universal salvation and explore outcomes for both the righteous and the condemned.
• Vivid scenes drawn from biblical and historical settings, presented in straightforward rhyme and rhythm.
• A contrast between bold critique and hopeful faith, accessible to readers seeking spiritual reflection.
• A glimpse into a historical perspective on salvation, judgment, and the fate of wealth and power.

Ideal for readers of religious poetry, those curious about debates on universalism, and anyone exploring how poetry can wrestle with deep spiritual questions.

About this title

Product Description

Excerpt from A Short Poem, Containing a Descant on the Universal Plan: Also, Lines on the Happy End of the Righteous, and Prosperity and Death of the Rich Man

Quotations from Peck are frequently met with in the works of Orthodox writers on the doctrine of Universal Salvation, showing that its arguments were considered of some value in the discussion. It does certainly contain a number of fair hits, and its reason ing is forceful and to the point. The style thereof, we presume, will be counted not the highest in the di vine art,' if it be not by some actually called doggerel. But then it will be observed that our poet claims for it nothing higher. He was evidently an unlettered man, as his imperfect English abundantly testifies. We have printed it verbatim, for we think it fitting that the author should tell his own story in his own language.

The copy from which this is printed was found in the library of S. G. Drake, Esq., and was kindly loaned by him for the purpose.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331606136
• ISBN 13: 9781331606130
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56