Coming to the King
Frances Ridley Havergal
Read by Esther ben Simonides
Coming to the King is a reflective collection of poems by Frances Ridley Havergal and other contributors, exploring the multifaceted journey of faith and devotion. Each piece invites listeners to contemplate their relationship with God, offering insights that resonate with both personal and communal experiences.
From the titular poem 'Coming to the King' to 'Under the Shadow,' these works delve into themes of worship, trust, and the comfort found in divine presence. The lyrical quality of the poetry enhances the spiritual exploration, making it a thoughtful companion for moments of quiet reflection.
Havergal's writing, characterized by its sincerity and depth, stands out in the realm of Christian poetry. This collection not only serves as an artistic expression but also as a source of inspiration for those seeking to deepen their faith and understanding of their spiritual walk.
Chapters
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| Coming to the King | 3:44 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| Our King | 1:01 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| Led in Peace | 0:40 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| His Presence | 0:39 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| Springs of Peace | 0:35 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| The Welcome to the King | 2:05 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| The King of Love | 0:34 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| God is Love and God is Light | 0:38 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| Thine Eyes Shall See the King | 0:55 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| I Am Thine | 0:38 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| Is It For Me? | 0:58 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| Going to Christ | 0:50 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| My King and Master | 1:11 | Read by Esther ben Simonides | |
| Under His Shadow | 1:07 | Read by Esther ben Simonides |
Reviews
Coming to the King
Krittikas
Francis Ridley Havergal wrote many beautiful hymns, describing a mature relationship with God and Jesus Christ (one and the same). It is rather disappointing to find that the readers on these hymns/poems are children whose voice and level of understanding of the Christian lyrics/poetry have yet to mature. Please reconsider this and find some adult voices willing to read these beautiful hymns and poems. Let the children read their favorite stories/songs/material intended for a young audience, where their voice and enthusiasm will be better apreciated. Thank you.
Luella
A sweet little sort of hymn-book. I have always very much enjoyed the Havergal sisters' verses. The reader has a sweet voice and does pretty well, though the recording quality isn't the best.
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librivoxbooks
Krittikas - the reader of this project chose and recorded this on her own volition because she appreciates Havergal's work and wanted to give a recording of it to the world. LibriVox does not audition nor choose projects for the readers; it's all reader-directed. Perhaps an older reader will choose to record this as well. We welcome multiple versions. Feel free to join LibriVox.org and record your own version of this work. :)
Under His Shadow
sjeong
Would love to ask Librivox reader "Esther ben Simonides" about her knowledge of who M A Spiller was and why she was cited here. After some brief research it seems she married a W A Garrett and later wrote a book together called "Under the King's Shadow" Also, does anyone know what Cant. II G means?