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The Mansion
- Narrado por: Thomas Hall
- Duración: 49 m
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"The Mansion" by the author, educator, and clergyman Henry Jackson van Dyke Jr. (1852-1933) tells of the life of John Weightman and his reward in heaven. Weightman is a wealthy man who does good deeds like funding a school, a church, and a hospital wing. However, his giving is calculated to bring him a benefit. In a near-death experience, he goes to heaven and is shown the heavenly mansion which was prepared for him. It was nothing more than a little shack! The Keeper of the Gate explained to him that they used all the building materials that John had sent from his life on earth, where his good deeds were carefully recorded and rewarded. “Would you be paid twice?” the angel asks him. The theme of "The Mansion" has similarities to that of A Christmas Carol, but the spotlight is on motivation.
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- Sheree M Gaughan
- 12-02-20
Perfect Christmas read
A wonderful quick read for any time of year, I read it at Christmas time. It helps me remember what is most important at Christmas time.
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- Syphi
- 12-12-22
Poignant
This story could be added as the the “fifth gospel” after Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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- Robert Buchmuller
- 12-23-21
excellent story
loved the story, the performance was ok. perfect story to listen to at Christmas time.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-23-22
a good lesson
it had a good lesson in the story that could teach many people and helped me learn that things don’t always have to reward you and it would be nice if it would reward others. overall to help others out of the goodness of your heart.
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- Photo Mom
- 01-06-24
The true meaning of service. They why behind our good works.
I enjoyed the story and the twist of what we may think is good works.
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