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Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts is the gift of time and freedom. It is the simple presentation of the written word spoken without commentary. Join us in ruminating on great stories, poems, history, philosophy, theology, art and science. Amidst chaos, find the “valley of love and delight,” a true simplicity, where “to bow and to bend we will not be ashamed,” where we can ponder the greatest words ever written, turning them over and over, “till by turning, turning, we come round right.” If you enjoy our content…
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Plato’s APOLOGY, Part 6
The Apology is one of the most important texts in all of Western thought. Prior to the explicit dumbing down of Western education accomplished in the 20th…
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THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #11, ”Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy,” by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 10, Part 3
Book 10 plays out the consequences of the Fall of Man. The Son of God appears in the Garden, charged by God to bring judgment, and calls: Come forth. He came…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 15
C. S. Lewis said in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the reasons why…
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Plato’s APOLOGY, Part 5
The Apology is one of the most important texts in all of Western thought. Prior to the explicit dumbing down of Western education accomplished in the 20th…
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THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #9, ”Union as Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection,” by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 10, Part 2
Book 10 plays out the consequences of the Fall of Man. The Son of God appears in the Garden, charged by God to bring judgment, and calls: Come forth. He came…
- Simple Gifts
PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 14
C. S. Lewis said in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the reasons why…
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Plato’s APOLOGY, Part 4
The Apology is one of the most important texts in all of Western thought. Prior to the explicit dumbing down of Western education accomplished in the 20th…
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THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #8, ”Consequences of Hostilities Between the States,” by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST, by John Milton, Book 10, Part 1
Book 10 plays out the consequences of the Fall of Man. The Son of God appears in the Garden, charged by God to bring judgment, and calls: Come forth. He came…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 13
C. S. Lewis said in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the reasons why…
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Plato’s APOLOGY, Part 3
The Apology is one of the most important texts in all of Western thought. Prior to the explicit dumbing down of Western education accomplished in the 20th…
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THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #7, ”Dangers from Dissensions Between States,” (Cont.) by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 9, Part 5
PARADISE LOST Book 9, The Fall Lines 990 - 1189 This book of all the books in PARADISE LOST, must be read to be appreciated. I will, therefore, comment little…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 12
C. S. Lewis said in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the reasons why…
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Plato’s APOLOGY, Part 2
The Apology is one of the most important texts in all of Western thought. Prior to the explicit dumbing down of Western education accomplished in the 20th…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #6, ”Dangers from Dissensions Between the States,” by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 9, Part 4
PARADISE LOST Book 9, The Fall Lines 733 - 989 This book of all the books in PARADISE LOST, must be read to be appreciated. I will, therefore, comment little…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 11
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
- Simple Gifts
Plato’s APOLOGY, Part 1
The Apology is one of the most important texts in all of Western thought. Prior to the explicit dumbing down of Western education accomplished in the 20th…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #5, ”Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence,” (Cont.) by John Jay
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 9, Part 3
PARADISE LOST Book 9, The Fall Lines 473 - 732 This book of all the books in PARADISE LOST, must be read to be appreciated. I will, therefore, comment little…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 10
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
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Plato’s ”Euthyphro,” Part 3
The famous "Euthyphro dilemma" is taken from this dialogue: 'is something good, or "pious" because it is loved by god, or is it loved by god because it is…
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THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #4, ”Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence,” (Cont.) by John Jay
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 9, Part 2
PARADISE LOST Book 9, The Fall Lines 226 - 472 This book of all the books in PARADISE LOST, must be read to be appreciated. I will, therefore, comment little…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 9
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
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Plato’s ”Euthyphro,” Part 2
The famous "Euthyphro dilemma" is taken from this dialogue: 'is something good, or "pious" because it is loved by god, or is it loved by god because it is…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #3, ”Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence,” (Cont.) by John Jay
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 9, Part 1
PARADISE LOST Book 9, The Fall Lines 1 - 225 This book of all the books in PARADISE LOST, must be read to be appreciated. I will, therefore, comment little…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 8
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
- Simple Gifts
Plato’s ”Euthyphro,” Part 1
The famous "Euthyphro dilemma" is taken from this dialogue: 'is something good, or "pious" because it is loved by god, or is it loved by god because it is…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #2, ”Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence,” by John Jay
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 8, Part 3
PARADISE LOST Book 8, Adam and Eve Lines 437 - 653 The angel Raphael's account of heavenly matters at an end, Adam seeks to retain his heavenly visitor by…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 7
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
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SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT by John Locke, Part 27 Conclusion
Conclusion of John Locke's SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT Chapter 19, Sections 234 -243 John Locke's Second Treatise of Government was thought by Thomas…
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THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #78, ”The Judiciary Department,” by Alexander Hamilton
Federalist papers #'s 10, 39, 51, 68, and 78 are considered the five most important, so we give them pride of place in publication here on Simple Gifts. The…
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PARADISE LOST, Book 8, Part 2
PARADISE LOST Book 8, Adam and Eve Lines 217 - 436 The angel Raphael's account of heavenly matters at an end, Adam seeks to retain his heavenly visitor by…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 6
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
- Simple Gifts
SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT by John Locke, Part 26
Chapter 19, Sections 223 -233 John Locke's Second Treatise of Government was thought by Thomas Jefferson one of the most important influences on his own…
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Federalist Papers #68, ”Presidential Election,” by Alexander Hamilton
Federalist papers #'s 10, 39, 51, 68, and 78 are considered the five most important, so we give them pride of place in publication here on Simple Gifts. The…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 8, Part 1
PARADISE LOST Book 8, Adam and Eve Lines 1 - 216 The angel Raphael's account of heavenly matters at an end, Adam seeks to retain his heavenly visitor by…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 5
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
- Simple Gifts
SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT by John Locke, Part 25
Chapter 19, Sections 212 -222 John Locke's Second Treatise of Government was thought by Thomas Jefferson one of the most important influences on his own…
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Federalist Papers #51 ”Checks and Balances,” by James Madison,
Federalist papers #'s 10, 39, 51, 68, and 78 are considered the five most important, so we give them pride of place in publication here on Simple Gifts. The…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 7, Part 3
PARADISE LOST Book 7, The Creation Lines 449 - 640 The angel Raphael, completing his narration of the war in heaven and the fall of Satan and his host, is…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 4
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
- Simple Gifts
SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT by John Locke, Part 24
Chapter 18, Section 207 - Chapter 19, Section 211 John Locke's Second Treatise of Government was thought by Thomas Jefferson one of the most important…
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Federalist Papers #39 ”Conformity to Republicanism,” by James Madison
Federalist papers #'s 10, 39, 51, 68, and 78 are considered the five most important, so we give them pride of place in publication here on Simple Gifts. The…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 7, Part 2
PARADISE LOST Book 7, The Creation Lines 216 - 448 The angel Raphael, completing his narration of the war in heaven and the fall of Satan and his host, is…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 3
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
- Simple Gifts
SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT by John Locke, Part 23
Chapter 17, Section 197 - Chapter 18, Section 206 John Locke's Second Treatise of Government was thought by Thomas Jefferson one of the most important…
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FEDERALIST PAPERS #10 ”Domestic Faction and Insurrection,” by James Madison
Federalist papers #'s 10, 39, 51, 68, and 78 are considered the five most important, so we give them pride of place in publication here on Simple Gifts. The…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 7, Part 1
PARADISE LOST Book 7, The Creation Lines 1-215 The angel Raphael, completing his narration of the war in heaven and the fall of Satan and his host, is asked by…
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PILGRIM’S PROGRESS by John Bunyan, Part 2
C. S. Lewis said this in MERE CHRISTIANITY, "anyone who is honestly trying to be a Christian will soon find his intelligence being sharpened: one of the…
- Simple Gifts
SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT by John Locke, Part 22
Chapter 16, Sections 184 - 196 John Locke's Second Treatise of Government was thought by Thomas Jefferson one of the most important influences on his own…
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FEDERALIST PAPERS, #1 ”General Introduction,” by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 6, Part 4
PARADISE LOST Book 6, The War in Heaven Lines 680 - 912 The angel Raphael continues his account to Adam of the conflict in heaven. Abdiel returns to find…
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The Other Wise Man, by Henry van Dyke, Part 2
This wonderful short story brought me to tears as I read it for Simple Gifts. See if you can catch me "losing it." Jenny and I pray that your Christmas was…