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title: 'The Works of Henry Van Dyke, Vol. 2: Outdoor Essays'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Jr.'
date: 1920-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Providence'
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
scriptures:
- 'Ecclesiastes 9'
- 'Romans 8'
- 'Matthew 6'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/van-dyke-1920-the-works-of-henry-van-dyke-vol-2-outdoor-essays
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# The Works of Henry Van Dyke, Vol. 2: Outdoor Essays

Reflective essay using angling as a metaphor for life's uncertainty and divine providence; celebrates chance, leisure, and the moral value of embracing unpredictability.

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