Books with author Johann Christoph von Schmid

Excerpt from The Basket of Flowers; Or Piety and Truth Triumphant: A Tale for the YoungThe following beautiful and useful story was first read in French, and the idea immediately suggested itself to my mind, that with some alterations to make it convey lessons of clear and decided evangelical truth, it would be a very interesting little work for the libraries of Sunday-schools, and every variety of youth ful readers. The story is very touching, and the lessons taught are most useful and im portant. I have never read lessons of prae tical piety drawn with more simplicity than they are in this little book from the beauties of nature. Indeed in almost every chapter we find, addressed to the youthful heart, ser mons whose texts are the flowers of the garden.Where the story is merely translated, the translation is a very free one, and in many places large omissions are made, and in others 'considerable additions will be found.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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This is a children’s Christian classic. In this short, but poignant story, Mary, the heroine is falsely accused of stealing the Countess’ diamond ring. She remains true to her values and gains strength through prayer. Mary and her father, James are taken to prison and undergo many trials. While this story is based in Germany over 100 years ago, it remains a moving tale of faith and courage.

Excerpt from Christmas Eve, or the Story of Poor AnthonyThe hymn ceased, and nothing was heard but a few soft notes of the harp still echoing faintly. Anthony was overcome. Ah! Said he, I feel as the shepherds of Bethlehem must have felt when they heard the celestial music of that holy night. I will take courage, and vex myself no more there must surely be charitable people near, who will pity me; for I am led to hope that, as they sing like angels, they may also be as kind as they.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Pet Lamb, and Other Tales: Translated From the GermanIt is well, said the farmer's wife, graciously; it 8 very well to have brought it back the same evening, and through this rain. You are a good and honest lit.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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