[COMPLETE] A Divine Cordial by Thomas Watson-tg

[Peppersnoodles93]

A Divine Cordial by Thomas Watson (1620 - 1686) .

This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: http://librivox.org/a-divine-cordial-by-thomas-watson/

The question that lingers on so many people mind's is, "Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people." This book uses Romans 8: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” as the main verse to answer this question. God can see the big picture, whereas we have only a small perspective. To us, suffering means something that just brings pain, but God who created us and loves us sees how painful experiences can grow us to be more Christlike and ultimately to be closer drawn to Him. (Summary by peppersnoodles93)

1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here
   To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you'd like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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3. Is there a deadline?
   We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.
   Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
4. Where do I find the text?
   Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.ccel.org/ccel/watson/cordial.html
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   *note* Since we have a split chapter. Please make sure you are saying the correct chapter number. After the spilt the section/chapter number do not match. So it may be section 10, but it's going to be chapter 9.
   Start of recording (Intro)
   • "Chapter [number] of A Divine Cordial. - This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
   • If you wish, say:
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     " A Divine Cordial , by Thomas Watson . [Chapter]"
   
   End of recording
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     "End of [Chapter]"
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8. AFTER recording:
   Need noise-cleaning?
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   divinecordial_##_watson.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is your section number. (e.g. divinecordial_01_watson.mp3)
   
   ID3 V2 tags
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   Title: ## - [Section title]
   Artist: Thomas Watson
   Album: A Divine Cordial
   
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Any questions?
Please post below or PM me.
I am going to be the DPL as well.

[TriciaG]

I cataloged a project today, so I'll take on this one.

The ccel.org description will have to be changed before cataloging, since that wouldn't be a PD source.

Otherwise, I think you're set! If there's a PL problem with section 1, we might be able to edit it ourselves, depending on the problem. We'll see.

[Peppersnoodles93]

HI Tricia,
Not sure if your the joking type, but for laughs sake I have to say... I *knew* you really really loved me! to be chosen by an MC... *sigh*.... Haha...I'm just kidding! But I must say for real, I am so thankful you decided to take me on! I appreciate it...This *should* keep me busy now...
Ok, I can write a new description if you like. I really liked the way they said it (thought it better than the other) so I can paraphrase. Did you see where I said I wanted to be the DPL as well? (If that's alright, I'd love to listen to it)

I'll also add the word counts and PL that file. Thank you SO much!

[TriciaG]

It's kinda like getting the rose on The Bachelor, eh? (I think I've watched maybe one episode of all the seasons of that show, but I at least know THAT much about it.)

Yes - after I posted, I saw you wanted to be DPL, so I snuck you in. Did I forget to take the tilde out of the subject line? Oops. Well, if I forget something like that, feel free to do it yourself. (In future, you could post the "I want to DPL this, too" up by the type of PL requested. I think it's more visible there for MC's.)

[Peppersnoodles93]

Thanks! Haha. I haven't seen it, but I can imagine. No problem! Sure, I can do that....you *know* that I *do* enjoy keeping busy.... I guess I should tell you this in a PM but oh well I'm ready typing. If at anytime you are needing someone to PL, record or whatever you think I can help with, please *please* do ask. I love to help out with stuff like that...just ask Phil, I've already asked him twice if there was something he needed Pled. You guys are awesome!

Thanks!

Edit: three cheers for hitting post 300!

[Peppersnoodles93]

Word counts + new summary = done! :)

[TriciaG]

Moving to Readers Wanted.

[Peppersnoodles93]

Thanks Tricia, I relistened to the 00 and that is PL OK... The 01 has some things...mostly it has clicks all throughout the whole thing. If I were to edit, I would go through the whole thing and check for clicks and weird breath things. Needs some light clean up.

I can edit next week if needed.
Thanks

[TriciaG]

OK, sounds good.

[Peppersnoodles93]

Chapter 1 is now edited and PL OK!

[Peppersnoodles93]

I'm going to claim the last section here. This project is getting soooo over looked. Thought I could drum up some action

[Peppersnoodles93]

Hey Tricia, for my last section here, I said "Chapter 10 of A Divine Cordial." I don't think it's chapter ten though because we have that split, so should I say "Section 10" or "Chapter 9."

[TriciaG]

Either all readers could say "section [#]" and then the chapter # wouldn't matter, or the readers who read the split chapter say "Chapter [#] part [#]".

What did the original reader say? If she said "Chapter," then I think use chapters.

[Peppersnoodles93]

HI Tricia, Ok the original reader says chapter. But if the people after the split say chapter than we'll have to add the extra about the section to help make that more clear right? If so, I'm inclined to change it just to say (non split sections) "Section 10 of the Divine Cordial" and skip the chapter part, so that we don't have to add the extra sentence. The split chapter would say "Section # Chapter # Part #).... That's my thoughts, but what would you advise me to do?

[TriciaG]

But if the people after the split say chapter than we'll have to add the extra about the section to help make that more clear right?

Not necessarily. You could skip saying Section altogether.

Chapter 8
Chapter 9 part 1
Chapter 9 part 2
Chapter 10
Chapter 11...

The number in the file name wouldn't match the chapter number, but that's OK.