The Seaboard Parish V1

The Seaboard Parish V1 is a novel written by the famous Scottish author George MacDonald. It is the first volume in a series of two books that tell the story of a small community living in a Scottish seaside village. The novel is set in the mid-19th century, and it explores the lives of the people who inhabit the parish, including the local minister, his family, and his congregation.The story follows the struggles and triumphs of the community as they face various challenges, including poverty, illness, and social inequality. The novel is written in a realistic and down-to-earth style, with a focus on character development and the everyday lives of the people in the village.Throughout the book, MacDonald explores themes of faith, morality, and the importance of community. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships, including love, friendship, and family dynamics.Overall, The Seaboard Parish V1 is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a small Scottish community during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a must-read for fans of George MacDonald's work, as well as anyone interested in historical fiction and Scottish literature.""But what's the church for, sir? The sun's werry hot to-day, sir; and Mr. Shepherd, he say, sir, that the church is like the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. So, you see, if I was to sit out in the sun, instead of comin' in here to the cool o' the shadow, I wouldn't be takin' the church at her word. It does my heart good to sit in the old church, sir. There's a something do seem to come out o' the old walls and settle down like the cool o' the day upon my old heart that's nearly tired o' crying, and would fain keep its eyes dry for the rest o' the journey. My old man's stockin' won't hurt the church, sir, and, bein' a good deed as I suppose it is, it's none the worse for the place. I think, if He was to come by wi' the whip o' small cords, I wouldn't be afeared of his layin' it upo' my old back. Do you think he would, sir?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.