The Tarnside Evangel (1878)

The Tarnside Evangel is a novel written by M. A. H. and published in 1878. The story is set in a small English village called Tarnside, where a young and ambitious curate named Charles Lacy arrives to take up his new post at the local church. As he settles in, he becomes increasingly frustrated with the lack of enthusiasm and faith among his parishioners, and begins to feel that he is failing in his mission to spread the gospel.However, everything changes when a group of evangelical preachers arrive in Tarnside, led by the charismatic and influential John Wesley. Lacy is initially skeptical of their methods, but is soon won over by their passion and dedication to spreading the word of God. He becomes deeply involved in their work, and begins to see the impact that their message is having on the people of Tarnside.As the novel progresses, Lacy's faith is tested by a series of personal and professional challenges, including a romantic entanglement with a local woman and a conflict with the more traditional members of his congregation. But through it all, he remains committed to his calling and to the message of the Tarnside Evangel.The Tarnside Evangel is a powerful and moving exploration of faith, doubt, and the struggle to find meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, and is sure to inspire and uplift those who seek to live a life of purpose and meaning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.