Project Gutenberg 2010-02-21 Public domain in the USA. 119 Tayler, Charles B. (Charles Benjamin) 1797 1875 Tayler, C. B. (Charles Benjamin) Tayler, Charles Benjamin Taylor, Charles B. (Charles Benjamin) The bar of iron : or, unsanctified affliction, a true story. Finnish Rautakanki ja kuinka viimein kävi : tosikertomus Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Rautakanki ja kuinka viimein kävi: tosikertomus" by Charles B. Tayler is a narrative focused on the themes of suffering and redemption, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Richard Norman, a young blacksmith whose struggles with sorrow, sin, and the consequences of his actions unfold through his relationships with his wife, Maria, and their children. The work likely addresses deep moral and spiritual questions, examining how an individual's choices can lead to personal ruin and the potential for renewal through faith. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces a rural pastor reflecting on the impact of suffering on the human heart, suggesting that pain can lead to transformation if it is sanctified by the Holy Spirit. It describes a dark evening when the pastor encounters Richard in his forge, illustrating the contrast between the brightness of the forge and the surrounding gloom. As the pastor contemplates the spirit of the tempered iron and its reflection of the human experience, the opening sets the stage for Richard's internal battle with his vices, primarily alcoholism. The dynamics between Richard and Maria soon come to light, showcasing her poignant love and concern for her husband as he descends deeper into despair, hinting at the tragic events to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Suffering -- Religious aspects -- Christianity BV Text Category: Novels Category: Religion/Spirituality 151658 2025-10-13T03:59:21.695810 text/html 151479 2025-01-13T04:02:17.224126 text/html 150469 2025-10-13T03:59:28.032771 application/epub+zip 151064 2025-10-13T03:59:25.369791 application/epub+zip 108647 2025-10-13T03:59:24.140786 application/epub+zip 355157 2025-10-13T03:59:29.935779 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345417 2025-10-13T03:59:27.229793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269127 2022-09-14T11:22:32.425921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139473 2025-10-13T03:59:21.451841 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133211 2010-02-21T09:53:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17536 2025-10-13T03:59:30.053749 application/rdf+xml 20510 2025-10-13T03:59:24.634781 image/jpeg 4151 2025-10-13T03:59:24.384803 image/jpeg 51998 2010-02-21T09:53:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 152778 2025-10-13T03:59:21.709791 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia