St. Cuthbert's

"St. Cuthbert's" by Robert E. Knowles is a story that follows Tom, a clergyman, as he gets ready to take on a new job at St. Cuthbert's church while thinking about what he wants to achieve and how much he loves God. The story focuses on how he relates to his wife, Emmeline, and the people he wants to help, showing how his personal goals and spiritual beliefs work together. At the start of the novel, we see Tom starting an important journey because he has been asked to preach at the well-known St. Cuthbert's church. As he gets ready, he thinks about the hard times and sacrifices he and Emmeline have gone through to be together, mixing his desire to succeed with his commitment to his faith. His thoughts show a wide range of emotions as he thinks about what people expect from him and the close connection he has with his wife. This beginning sets an honest and serious mood, suggesting the difficulties and changes that will come as Tom follows his new calling.