The Second Mile
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of early twentieth-century Christian inspirational literature, The Second Mile presents Harry Emerson Fosdick's compelling argument that true moral and spiritual greatness lies not in meeting the bare minimum of duty, but in going beyond what is required — the second mile drawn from the Sermon on the Mount. With the eloquence and pastoral warmth that made Fosdick one of America's most celebrated preachers, the work instructs readers on how to cultivate a life of generosity, sacrifice, and genuine goodwill toward others. Each chapter illustrates the transformative power of voluntary service and selfless action, arguing that a life lived beyond obligation is the highest expression of Christian character. Written in an accessible yet intellectually rich style, the text resonates as both a devotional guide and a practical ethical framework, challenging readers to reexamine their motivations and embrace a more expansive vision of human virtue.
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick
Format: Hardback
Published: 1111, Young Men's Christian Association Press
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of early twentieth-century Christian inspirational literature, The Second Mile presents Harry Emerson Fosdick's compelling argument that true moral and spiritual greatness lies not in meeting the bare minimum of duty, but in going beyond what is required — the second mile drawn from the Sermon on the Mount. With the eloquence and pastoral warmth that made Fosdick one of America's most celebrated preachers, the work instructs readers on how to cultivate a life of generosity, sacrifice, and genuine goodwill toward others. Each chapter illustrates the transformative power of voluntary service and selfless action, arguing that a life lived beyond obligation is the highest expression of Christian character. Written in an accessible yet intellectually rich style, the text resonates as both a devotional guide and a practical ethical framework, challenging readers to reexamine their motivations and embrace a more expansive vision of human virtue.