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Legh Richmond1772-1827In Legh Richmond's writings — you behold the character of the man. His beautiful simplicity, his lively imagination, his tenderness of feeling, his ardent piety — were the characteristics of the man which enshrined him in the affections of all who knew him. No man more excelled as a pattern of domestic virtues, than Legh Richmond."

This booklet from the pen of the gifted and honored Rev. Legh Richmond, gives a clear and sweet account of the Lord’s mercy manifested in rescuing one of His tender lambs out of the “paw of the lion.”“Direct its course, Oh my God. May the eye that reads, and the ear that hears the record of little Jane, through the power of the Spirit of the Most Highest, each become a witness for the truth as it is in Jesus,” was his prayer.May the Lord fulfill this petition, and use this abridged reprint for the good of many and for the glory of His Name.

Jane Squibb, a twelve year old, attended Saturday afternoon instruction at Rev. Legh Richmond’s house. He used the graves in the churchyard and the beauty of nature to teach the children about God. Jane was little noticed until she became sick, then Rev. Richmond decided to visit her constantly. Little Jane’s spiritual maturity exhibited an affectionate seriousness and a knowledge of the Scriptures. “He not only called her as a child to show, by a similitude, what conversion means, but he also called her by his grace to be a vessel of mercy, and a living witness of that almighty power and love by which her own heart was turned to God.”—Legh Richmond. This extended edition includes rich scenery descriptions and three illustrations. The appendix includes reports of two visits to the Isle of Wight years afterward.

Legh 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 who was 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. In addtion to the story of The Young Cottager, 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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Noted for his stories focusing strongly on the religious experiences of the poor and often female members of his community, Legh Richmond can be perceived as something of a revolutionary. Every Saturday afternoon, Richmond would teach local children about God using the abundance of nature and beauty as a catalyst. When 12-year-old Jane Squibb turns ill and he visits her sickbed, he finds in her an old soul filled with great spiritual maturity and remarkable knowledge of the Scriptures.