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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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The Children of Cloverley (Hesba Stretton)
$18.50Mrs. Stretton, famed author of Jessica’s First Prayer and numerous other outstanding children’s stories. Every day, in all the little common things as well as the great ones, we are to do the will of God. But when we love the level of comfort we have attained and the plans we have for the future, it is hard to say, “Thy will be done.”
The children of Cloverley not only say they accept the will of God – they seek to do it. This dramatic adventure gives hope and courage, and will touch the heart of each family member.
Character themes in this story: laziness, perseverance, salvation, selflessness and selfishness.
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The Lamplighter (Maria Cummins)
$21.50Examples of integrity and the pursuit of excellence from the old world of a man who works at the city’s street lighter of lamps. Suspense and mystery fills the story throughout until its conclusion. Themes: Virtue, integrity, compassion.
Poor Gertie is found in the snow with a high fever and no one to care for her-except the old lamplighter who lights the street lamps each night. See how God fills the life of this neglected and dejected little girl with hope as she learns to be a virtuous young woman. The Lamplighter is a rich story for those who long to remain pure of heart. This is the book that left such an impression on the life of Mark Hamby that he decided to name his company Lamplighter Publishing.
First published in 1854, The Lamplighter outsold The Scarlet Letter ten copies to one and was second in sales to Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This book was a huge and immediate success – selling 40,000 copies in a few weeks, 70,000 in a year, and before long, over a million copies.
Character themes in this story: self-control, virtue and purity.
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(U) 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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(U) Sweet Revenge (E. A. Bland)
$19.50The words of his grandfather kept ringing in Ned’s ears:
“A Roden never forgives and never forgets. Some day you’ll have your revenge of Philip Fielding, and revenge is sweet, revenge is very sweet.” Old William Roden thought it was high time Fielding reaped what he had sown, but little did he know what a devastating effect his vengeance would have! Time proves that neither vengeance nor greed can withstand the power of forgiveness, and truth reveals that there is One who has both the will and the power to forgive.$22.00 -
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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Rising To The Top (Mary Ropes)
$12.50“There’s two things that always come to the top; one’s merit – the other’s scum. Which of them is to rise first, I can’t tell, but neither will lie at the bottom long.”
As you read this story, you’ll want to stand up for the honor of poor victimized Bob, but in the end you’ll see that in the midst of darkness the light shines brightest! A fine story of honesty, suspicion, and the victory of truthfulness every time.
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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 Battle (A. L. O. E.)
$17.50Charlotte 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 sequel to a major Lamplighter favorite, The Giant Killer. Anyone you know – child or adult – who is discouraged in their warfare with sin in this life can gain strength from these stories.
In The Battle, through circumstances beyond their control, the Roby family find themselves separated and left to each fend alone through unforeseen trials. Will they skillfully wield the sword, as they had been taught?
Jostled in the rough thoroughfare of the world, Aleck is forced to obey promptly, act decidedly, and expose himself fearlessly and freely. What he needs most is a quick hand, a ready eye, and a gallant heart! Just as the thunderous waves threaten to swallow him up, he sees a life-boat in the midst of the storm! A welcome new addition to the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series, from the author fondly known as “A Lady of England” (A.L.O.E.).
Character themes in this story: pride, willfulness, selflessness, selfishness and sibling rivalry.
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Resolute in the Face of Persecution (Robert Pollock)
$16.50In 17th -century Scotland, times of trouble, torment, and tyranny threatened the lives of a community of believers determined to follow their beloved minister for the cause of liberty. How cold were the usurpers of such cruel authority! Yet they kept their hearts warm in the coldest season of adversity, clinging to truth and God’s unwavering grace, and refusing to submit to unholy chains of corruption.
They never looked back; their eyes looked forward to their Redeemer, their salvation, and their eternal victory. May we follow their example, and with faith and fortitude walk in their steps.
Also includes a 2nd story: The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain by Hannah More
Character themes in this story: courage
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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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(U) 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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Glaucia the Greek Slave (Emma Leslie)
$19.50Glaucia, the Greek Slave masterfully depicts the intricacies of a momentous time in human history. Ancient Rome and Greece are the backdrop for this dramatic account of the early Christians, whose belief in the one true God stands in stark contrast to the polytheistic (many gods) world in which they live.
Great faith, perseverance, and unyielding courage are paramount as they live according to what they know to be right and true.
Character themes in this story: faith, courage, salvation in Christ, and perseverance.
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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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Throw Me Overboard, or, Happy Ned: The Reward of Honesty
$12.50Now here’s a story with a twist! When faced with false accusations and public humiliation, our hero shows us how to do what’s right, even when taking the easy way out could have cleared his name. As he travels the tempestuous seas of dishonesty, greed, and distrust, you will find yourself so engaged with the story that you will literally want to deliver this lad from his distressing quandary.
And if this wasn’t enough to capture your attention you will meet our heroine Florinda, as well, who is faced with a most difficult decision of pride, vanity and peer pressure.
It’s story that shows well the truth of Psalm 107: “They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these will see the works of the Lord and His wonders in the deep.”
Character themes in this story: self-control.
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