This collection of Thomas Hardy's writing showcases his varied talents, from his poetic abilities to his skills as a preacher and pastor. These selections provide insight into Hardy's spiritual beliefs, as well as his views on life and society. This is a must-read for fans of Hardy's work, as well as anyone interested in religion and poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.