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The Young Christian (J. H. Langille)
$7.00We consider this one of our very best stories for boys 12 years of age and under.
The Young Christian, formerly known by the title Save the Erring, is the story of Freddie, a boy who had always been rebellious and difficult to control. Freddie is sent to a quiet school in the country, in hopes of seeing changes in his life.
Among the new friends Charlie makes there — some of whom are not so good for him, after all — is Joe, who easily spots the rebel heart in Charlie and prays for guidance when he suspects Freddie had stolen some money.
Follow Freddie through the pages of this Christian children’s story, seeing his transformation from a very self-willed child to a true witness to all his friends for the Savior.
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Grace to the Humble
$6.00The Stories of Tom White the Postboy and Charles Jones the Footman
For the first time, these two classic, famed stories are joined in one joint edition. Hannah More’s Tom White the Postboy tells of a young man’s growth in character, becoming a well-respected farmer in his community and a Christian example to all who knew him.
In the 2nd story, Charles Jones the Footman, the author tells the story of his own life, focusing on the Lord’s gracious ways with him. By example, Charles shares the importance of honoring and serving your employer faithfully, and how any hopes of keeping his walk with God required him to watch who he made his companions!
Finally, this volume also includes the enjoyable short story, The History of Diligent Dick, as well as two ancient poems.
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The Two Wealthy Farmers (Hannah More)
$7.50A beautiful allegory, to show the contrasts between two farmers and their families. Mr. Worthy is a devoted Christian with a wonderful, godly home. Mr. Bragwell and his family are only “socially religious”, for worldly show and live for selfish gain and pride. Often, Mr. Worthy tries to show Mr. Bragwell the error of his ways, but his counsel is scorned.
Not until God works in ways which seize his attention and sober him, does Mr. Bragwell realize that the truths his friend have told him are the only paths to everlasting happiness.
Also contains several stirring poetry selections.
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The Dairyman’s Daughter (Legh Richmond)
$7.00One of the 19th century’s most well-read stories for girls. Over three (3) million copies sold before 1900. Read this once and you’ll wonder why you never heard this story before. Told by her pastor, Legh Richmond, it’s the story of young Elizabeth Wallbridge, who came to be known as “The Dairyman’s Daughter.”
A child of a poor dairy farmer in England, Richmond met Elizabeth in 1798 upon his arrival as the new minister on the Isle of Wight. He learned from her of a proud past in which she forsook all love of her family, but then of the sweet love of Christ which was formed in her and the shining testimony she became as a witness for Him with her holy life. Richmond regarded Elizabeth as “one of the best-versed persons in the Scriptures” whom he had ever met and considered meeting her one of the highest privileges of his life.
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Behind Mr. Bunyan (Agnes Beaumont)
$6.00The story is told by Agnes herself, drawn from original sources, of her life as a twenty-year-old young woman who belonged to John Bunyan’s church. The rich spiritual value of Agnes’ story was recognized long ago and was often reprinted, and she tells her story humbly and winsomely. A remarkable testimony of faith under fire from one’s own family members, but overcoming suspicion and animosity with devoted love!
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Patty’s Curiosity, and other stories, including The Stranger at Home
$6.00Three stories from the 19th century are found in this volume.
First, in the story of Patty’s Curiosity, a little girl must learn that her disobedience and idle curiosity (being “nosy”) is causing more trouble than she ever knew.
In the 2nd story, Wants and Wishes, Charles discovers how selfish he is, through a new friendship with a blind boy.
The 3rd story is the marvelous The Stranger at Home. Elvira is a little girl who truly dislikes being told what to do or to listen to instructions. Her parents find the most unique and effective way to show Elvira that she may want to change this habit quickly!
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The Young Cottager: Little Jane of Brading (Legh Richmond)
$6.00Legh Richmond’s The Young Cottager, first written in the mid-1800s, is the touching and true story of young Jane of Brading, a young lady and a member of the church he served. Jane’s strength of faith even during poor health and multiplied sufferings captured her pastor’s notice, as a marvelous and striking example. Jane, also the first convert of his ministry there, is the subject of this beautifully told story, with illustrations from nature filling the pages as well.
After that first story, this volume also includes four other short stories, each about the faith of individuals living in very different times than ours:
* Fanny Graham
* Little Ruth
* An abridged version of the well-known story of Mary Jones and her Bible
* The short story What Must I Do?Each is a story of believers living with praise to God in their hearts when they could have complained of their difficult circumstances.
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The Negro Servant and The Black Prince (Legh Richmond)
$6.00Two 19th century stories of lasting value, combined for the first time in one volume. Each tells of the work of the grace of God in the lives of young men. One, born into royalty (The Black Prince) comes to know and love Christ.
The other, living in slavery (The Negro Servant) comes to know the same Savior.
But what different plans God has for each of their lives! Holding the power of royalty will not prevent God from humbling us, if He wills, and being enslaved will not hinder Him from exalting us, if that is His plan.
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Cultivating a Good Family Heritage (Armand & Kathy Tiffe)
$9.50What kind of family heritage are you passing down to your children? If it is only money, land, or some other material possession, it falls too short for a Christian family. God desires that we leave something more — a rich legacy consisting of close family ties, cherished memories, and biblical values.
Based on what our Heavenly Father has modeled for us, Armand and Kathy Tiffe emphasize three essential elements for cultivating a good, solid family heritage your children will carry into adulthood and fondly look back on. Cultivating a Good Family Heritage offers concrete, practical ways of implementing these three elements into your family life. It will especially be pertinent for parents of pre-school children through early-teen-years.
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Kanousky, the Indian Boy, and David Brainerd, the Indian’s Missionary
$5.50Two stories in one volume: First, read of Kanousky, whose circumstances of life are tragically altered, but discovering the truth about Jesus so transforms his life, he can later look back with gladness on the changes he was forced to endure.
The second story is of David Brainerd, briefly introducing young readers to the labors of one of America’s most persevering missionaries, unstoppable in his zeal to reach the American Indian.
The grace of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, and how seeks and finds His lost sheep is the theme of the first story about Kanousky, a poor Indian boy who survives a battle and ends up lost and alone. In his need, he stumbles upon some farmers who called themselves “Christians.” God’s Word makes a lasting impression on Kanousky’s life, that grows throughout his trials and adventures, and soon, “though he was lost”, he soon regards himself as “found by the Lord.”
