Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 135 Abbott, Lyman 1835 1922 Laicus; Or, the Experiences of a Layman in a Country Parish. This eBook was edited by Charles Aldarondo "Laicus; Or, the Experiences of a Layman in a Country Parish" by Lyman Abbott is a reflective work written in the late 19th century. This narrative explores the life and insights of a layman transitioning from the pulpit to the pews, offering a unique perspective on church life and duties within a small American parish. Central to the story is the protagonist's adaptation to his new role in the church community, wherein he grapples with faith, church politics, and personal spirituality, all influenced by the domestic influence of his wife, Jennie. At the start of the book, the narrator sets the scene in the village of Wheathedge, describing its picturesque setting and the curious dynamics of church life there. There is an immediate tension felt between traditional religious values and emerging rationalist ideas, embodied in various characters, including the narrator's wife, Jennie, who is keen on engaging with their new community, and Mr. Gear, the local infidel whose views challenge the status quo. As the narrator recounts his experience learning to navigate this new environment, he expresses his reluctance while also showcasing the vibrant interplay of community, domesticity, and the search for deeper meaning in faith. This opening portion sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of both personal and collective beliefs as the narrator's journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian fiction New York (State) -- Fiction Parishes -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Religion/Spirituality 423875 2025-09-02T13:22:35.158667 text/html 423696 2025-01-09T02:29:24.220354 text/html 252345 2025-09-02T13:22:43.724636 application/epub+zip 259620 2025-09-02T13:22:38.724690 application/epub+zip 227521 2025-09-02T13:22:37.411700 application/epub+zip 554905 2025-09-02T13:22:47.457609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520324 2025-09-02T13:22:42.875663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476925 2022-09-03T05:05:28.741190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386120 2025-09-02T13:22:34.657730 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 366130 2025-09-18T11:55:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 381085 2020-12-28T11:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17977 2025-09-02T13:22:47.591599 application/rdf+xml 25204 2025-09-02T13:22:37.981668 image/jpeg 4950 2025-09-02T13:22:37.672644 image/jpeg 145647 2020-12-28T11:40:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 249795 2025-09-02T13:22:35.191693 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