Raymond MacDonald Alden

The story of a glorious church, the tales of which have traveled far and wide. When the Christmas bells no longer chime, everyone in the town wonders what magnificent gift will bring back the joyous sound. Many families have passed this book down from generation to generation, reading it each Christmas Eve. It is an endearing Christmas tale that continues to touch the hearts of many. Raymond Macdonald Alden earned his Ph. D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He taught English in prominent universities and is best known for his short stories, and for editing several of Shakespeare's works. Alden has a way with words that will make you feel like you are standing in the middle of the great church. It is a lovely gift for young readers who will cherish the story for years to come, and a heartwarming read for all those who love the spirit of Christmas.

The author describes a unique image of God and tells how it has led him into his ninety-ninth year, physically and mentally active, in good health, and without stress or conflict. In this view, science and religion are perfectly compatible with each other, and both become consistent with teachings about God by mainstream religions. The human body, brain, and mind can learn to function in harmony with one another, aligned with God's objectives as they are understood and taught by philosophers, prophets, and saints of old; by ministers, priests, and rabbis today; and by shamans, kahunas, and medicine men of ancient times.

The author describes a unique image of God and tells how it has led him into his ninety-ninth year, physically and mentally active, in good health, and without stress or conflict. In this view, science and religion are perfectly compatible with each other, and both become consistent with teachings about God by mainstream religions. The human body, brain, and mind can learn to function in harmony with one another, aligned with God's objectives as they are understood and taught by philosophers, prophets, and saints of old; by ministers, priests, and rabbis today; and by shamans, kahunas, and medicine men of ancient times.

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