This book is a collection of sermons by Reverend Edwin Hubbell Chapin, focusing on the topic of comforting those who are grieving and suffering. The Crown of Thorns refers to the suffering of Jesus Christ and the hope that it brings to those who are suffering in this life. Chapin's words offer solace and comfort to those who are struggling with tragedy and loss. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.