Charles Shergold
Trees of the Lord; Or, Emblems of Christian Life, by Charles Shergold, presents a series of reflections on Christian life, using trees as metaphors for spiritual growth and understanding. Written in 1865, this work explores the characteristics of various trees as symbolic representations of Christian virtues, challenges, and the pathway to salvation. Shergold delves into the qualities of different trees to illustrate aspects of faith, perseverance, and the relationship between God and humanity. Each chapter offers insights into how the attributes of specific trees-their strength, resilience, and fruitfulness-can be applied to one’s spiritual journey. This book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper connection with their faith through the lens of nature. Readers will find inspiration and guidance in the author’s thoughtful exploration of the natural world and its profound connection to Christian teachings.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
