Thomas Wingfold, Curate

by George MACDONALD (1824 - 1905)

91 - The Departure

Thomas Wingfold, Curate

Republished in modern times as "The Curate's Awakening". A young man (Thomas Wingfold) "enters the church" through no real faith and only for want of something to do. After an encounter with a brash young atheist, he is thrown into an emotional, spiritual, and vocational crisis. Through his own doubts and through developing clarity gained from the counsel of a singular friend, he begins a slow journey toward faith, or - as he would put it - "a lovely hope." (Summary by John Schuurman & TriciaG)Note that there are two versions of chapter 67. Enjoy one or both of the renderings.


Listen next episodes of Thomas Wingfold, Curate:
92 - The Sunset , 93 - An Honest Spy , 94 - What Helen Heard , 95 - What Helen Heard More , 96 - The Curate's Resolve , 97 - Helen Awake , 98 - Thou Didst Not Leave