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Exiles in Babylon (A. L. O. E.)
$23.50Charlotte Maria Tucker (1821 – 1893) was a prolific writer and poet for children and adults, who preferred to write under the pseudonym A.L.O.E. (a Lady of England).
The second volume in this dramatic “Faith Pictures” series by the 19th century author, affectionately known in her times as “A.L.O.E.” (A Lady of England) makes the Scriptures come alive! The pictures are so vivid, the characters so real, it is as though we are walking alongside Daniel and his faithful friends, experiencing the momentous challenges they are faced with.
What courage! What great faith! Yet we are ever mindful that they were merely flesh and blood, no different than we are, and that our daily challenges can be met with the same fortitude and grit.
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Little Threads (Elizabeth Prentiss)
$17.50Originally written in 1863 but as readable and enjoyable for today’s children as ever! It was Mrs. Prentiss’s intent that this gem of a book would be a tool by which children would learn the blessings of obedience. Read about the contrasting lives of Tangle Thread and Golden Thread, one of them being the cause of much grief for her godly mother, and the other the only bright spot in her poor mother’s world.
It was Mrs. Prentiss’s intent that this little gem of a book would be a tool by which children would learn more about obedience, in a pleasant format.
Prentiss was a daughter of one of the great revival preachers of the early 19th century, Edward Payson, but became soon known for her own excellence in writing books oriented to the family. She leads the reader to strengthen his trust in the Lord while spurring us to patience, hope, loyalty and goodness. Her dedication and love for the Lord can be seen both not only in her writings but also in the words of her famous hymn, More Love to Thee, O Christ.
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The Basket of Flowers (Christoph von Schmid)
$19.00This was the very first book of the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series, and it will always remain a perennial best-seller. James, the king’s gardener, has mastered the art of teaching his 15-year-old daughter Mary the principles of godliness, finding creative ways to converse based on their work in the garden. But soon Mary is falsely accused of stealing, and the penalty is severe.
Regardless, young Mary remembers what her father had taught her: that it is better to suffer for the truth than to live for a lie, and that the worst pillow to sleep on is the pillow of a guilty conscience! A story that many regard as our finest character-building story of all. Themes: faith, forgiveness, suffering for righteousness’ sake and overcoming evil with good.
Join James, the godly gardener, and his daughter Mary who endure wrongful accusation and yet walk in integrity. See any of the Lamplighter Rare Collectors Series for outstanding family reading books.
Character themes in this story: laziness, perseverance, virtue and purity.
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The Story of Charles Ogilvie (George Sargent)
$19.50Within this little volume lie treasure troves of insight for the pursuit of a Christian’s life. In spite of great trials, Charles Ogilvie is committed to press on. But his preoccupation with making smart and fun friends lures Charles away from his convictions.
Though challenged to focus inwardly on such radical change as a repentant heart, peer pressure has a strange way of making one ashamed of the gospel of Christ! A startling discovery proves that the way of transgressors is hard, and as a secret crime comes to light, Charles determines never again to scoff at the truth.
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Rescued From Egypt (A. L. O. E.)
$23.50In this book (3rd volume in the Pictures of Faith Series), the life and deliverance of Moses as a type and shadow of our coming Redeemer, Jesus Christ, is flawlessly incorporated into the story of Arthur, the main character of this book.
Arthur wrestles with the inner conflict of living for himself and the approval of others or living for Christ in spite of the rejection and ridicule he’ll most likely endure, for he is related to his siblings by blood, but not by the blood of Christ. The characters are realistic and the story is captivating, but the best part is the dramatic, awesome ending!
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Herdsman of Dambach, The (Philipp Korber)
$16.50Subtitled: Vengeance is Mine, I Will Repay, Saith the Lord
Translated from the German of Philipp A. Korber by Sarah A. Flory, in 1863.
Twelve-year-old Kurt is on an important mission that requires great fortitude and courage. It is a dangerous, life-threatening assignment, and the safety of many depends on him. But with the fire of a determined will, he prevails.
In this dramatic account of the bravery of believers during the ravaging Thirty Years’ War, the power of God’s Word rings true: “Vengeance is mine; I will repay,” saith the Lord.
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Little Sir Galahad (Lillian Holmes)
$12.75A short story which captures the reader’s heart and attention from the very first page, as you are taken to see life through the eyes of a little boy who can no longer walk. Facing such new limitations and challenges in life, David learns that real strength comes in controlling his own spirit. The theme of keeping a pure heart and refusing to give up in the face of obstacles permeate this story; marvelous Christian family reading.
This story will capture your heart as you peer into the life of a little boy who struggles to walk. Facing new restrictions and challenges, David learns that real strength comes in controlling his own spirit. He seeks to follow the “real” Sir Galahad who said, “My strength is as the strength of ten, because my heart is pure.”
Character themes in this story: laziness, perseverance
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A Peep Behind the Scenes (O. F. Walton)
$19.00A touching story that reveals the world’s empty promises for what they are, and how behind the many smiling faces are deeply wounded hearts, concealing their pain. The high price of sinful pleasures comes to the forefront in this story which teaches discernment.
A book which sold a remarkable 3 million copies in the 1800s. Themes of the story are chiefly: Discernment – sharing God’s love – and compassion towards the unlovely
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The Lost Clue (O. F. Walton)
$22.50An intriguing mystery in which Captain Fortescue finds himself torn between two loyalties. Having been educated in the finest schools of England, he enjoyed high society, but kept his true childhood a secret. Then the day came that changed the course of his life. It all started with the mysterious note that could only be read after his father’s death. Will he be able to endure the dramatic challenges he will now face?
It’s a story of the intersection between two very different lives – Marjorie, a girl from a coal-mining community, and Capt. Fortescue – both of which remind us of how, in different circumstances, that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope, a hope that will never leave us ashamed.
Character themes in this story: selflessness, selfishness, virtue and purity.
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My Golden Ship (Mary Ropes)
$14.75We all know what it’s like to harbor that gnawing feeling that rears its ugly head as envy. Even the Christian is not exempt, as we see in the case of Charlie. “But don’t it seem that some folks should have everything, and the other folks nothin’?” Charlie soon realizes that envy easily escalates to bitterness and resentment, and that his idea of “having everything” is far from the truth.
Through an unexpected encounter with the likes of Black Darley and Crafty Joe, Charlie is horrified to see envy’s hateful passion in their dark, evil plans. He must not shrink in fear, but must rally up courage to do what’s right in the face of imminent danger. Will he act quickly enough, or will it be too late?
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Money in the Chimney (Eleanora Stooke)
$16.75In this story we see the world through the eyes of Gracie, the laughingstock of all the children in Jubilee Terrace. Her ill-tempered manner and her scolding voice are her only weapons of defense. One day as Gracie creeps upstairs to check on her sick grandmother, she opens the door and is astonished at the scene before her!
But she has not a single friend to talk to until one day a stranger brings a glimmer of light into her darkened world. He introduces her to the one perfect Friend who never fails anyone! From that moment on, Gracie’s life is forever changed.
As Mark Hamby writes of this story, “May we strive together to step out of our own self-centered lives and take notice of someone – perhaps a neighbor we pass by each day – with whom we can share a smile, or meet a hidden need.”
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Saved At Sea (O. F. Walton)
$15.50On the lonely island the lighthouse stands, warning of impending danger and providing light for seafarers in the frightening world of the dark turbulent seas. But even as they keep watch, old Sandy Fergusson and his grandson Alick can’t prevent the raging storms that lurk ahead. O.F. Walton, author of so many exceptional volumes in the Lamplighter Rare Collectors, has done it again!
Mrs. Walton’s other famed stories include:
* Christie’s Old Organ
* A Peep Behind the Scenes
* Winter’s Folly
* Nobody Loves Me — and many more$18.00 -
The Wanderer in Africa (A. L. O. E.)
$15.50Charlotte Maria Tucker (1821 – 1893) was a prolific writer and poet for children and adults, who preferred to write under the pseudonym A. L. O. E. (a Lady of England).
This is an amazing story about a young man who turns his back on his family in order to fulfill his lustful and greedy heart. Far from home, he finds himself in Africa, wasted and hopeless, until…well, of course you will have to read the book. But the main beauty of the story is that it is based on Psalm 32. Each chapter teaches and important spiritual and moral principle.
Character themes in this story: choices, consequences, obedience and boundaries.
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Trapped Beneath the Surface (Catharine Shaw)
$17.50The disastrous day at the icy lake was just the beginning of their troubles! Jack, Eleanor, and Sylvia each find themselves trapped beneath the surface of difficult circumstances and decisions. Eleanor, who longs to be friends with her sister, finds that they are growing more and more distant.
But then a calamitous event stops Sylvia dead in her tracks! The bitter jealousy that has had such a hold on her gives way to humility, forgiveness, and loving sacrifice.
Character themes in this story: self-control.
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The Courage of Nikolai: A Story of Russia (Mary Ropes)
$16.50Life in Russia is tense – and dangerous – during the years before the Revolution. It is a rare thing indeed to find someone as trustworthy and courageous as young Nikolai in this world of undercover societies and secret police.
Nikolai bravely wrestles with the ghastly fear that chills his heart, and at last there comes to him, in answer to his prayer for help, a deepening calm as he gives himself up into wiser hands than those of any human protector.
These sensational events are based on truth. Enjoy this exciting glimpse of life in pre-Revolutionary Russia.
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The White Dove (Christoph von Schmid)
$13.50Filled with the intrigue of knights, nobles and thieves, this story of God’s deliverance from trouble and danger for a godly family displays the meaning of true friendship and honor. A little girl agrees to give up her precious white dove, to prove her friendship, and lives are miraculously saved.
Character themes in this story: selflessness and selfishness.
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Titus: A Comrade of the Cross (Florence Kingsley)
$21.50A masterful story, one of the foremost and first of the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series – a story which appeals to the heart of young people to love the Lord Jesus Christ. In 1894, the original publisher of this book offered a $1,000 prize for an author to submit a manuscript that would set a child’s heart on fire to know Christ. This was the book that won!
In six weeks, the demand for Titus was so great, an additional 200,000 copies had to be printed!
“One of the most powerful stories I have ever read.” — Mark Hamby
Themes: faithfulness, courage, and integrity
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The Mansion (Henry van Dyke)
$12.00This little book is a powerful challenge, sending a quickening jolt to the very depths of some of the respectable-looking facades that we can put on. The Mansion takes a piercing look at John Weightman, one of the most “successful” men in New York, and his son, who desperately wants to find his way and be free to make his own mistakes rather than being played like pieces in a game of chess. A book to make you truly think.
Sometimes, we try hard to do things right; but when it comes down to it, we really should being asking ourselves why we do the things we do. This story is a powerhouse of self-examination, sending a jolt to the very depths of our self-respectable looking facade.
Character themes in this story: pride and willfulness.
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Charlie’s Choice (or, Boyhood’s Aims and Manhood’s Work)
$17.50If you loved the story Teddy’s Button, hold onto your seat because you are about to take a journey with Charlie, who is, in many ways, just like Teddy. Unsatisfied with his lot in life, Charlie dreams of a better life, a life where money can cure all ills.
“If only…if only,” he ponders in his heart. When his dream is just within his grasp, he must make the final decision — a decision which may separate him from his mother and father and brothers and sister, forever! Can his austere grandfather and prideful aunt truly give him what money can’t buy? Can they, in their luxury and ease, prepare this untested youth to value hard work, integrity, and empathy, with their regal and refined style?
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Jessica’s First Prayer (Hesba Stretton)
$13.50An impoverished, poor and barefoot little girl of London comes to faith through friendship with a local pastor; your children will want to hear this story time and again with its beautiful themes of mercy and compassion.
Barefoot little Jessica lives in a home where no one knows about God. She looks forward to spending time once a week with Mr. Daniel, a miserly old coffee peddler who eases his darkened conscience by giving her stale bread and coffee. Jessica’s prayers and innocent questions go straight to the coffee peddler’s heart. He learns to value the life of a child more than money as he becomes Jessica’s new father.
Character themes in this story: salvation, prayer, mercy, conscience.
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