The Miserable Miser There was once a nobleman living in Scotland who was very rich. But his covetousness, or love of money, was very great. Whenever he received any money, he turned it into gold and silver, and stowed it … Continued
This is a story about a little boy whose name was Bonnell. He was a very bright little fellow, about eight years old. His father was not a Christian, and they never had a blessing asked at their meals. “Pa,” said … Continued
One day poor widow Reagan, who was a washerwoman, was hard at work over her tubs. As she scrubbed away at the clothes, she got to thinking about her many troubles, until one after another the tears were falling into … Continued
Grandpa was sick, and little Fannie loved to be with him, and to read to him. She would sit down by his bedside and say—” Shall I read my story, grandpa?” And the story to which she referred was that … Continued
“Remember now thy Creator,” was once said to a little boy. “Not yet,” said the boy, as he busied himself with his bat and ball; “when I grow older I will think about it.” The little boy grew to be … Continued
Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Confessing Mistakes The little girl’s name was Amy. Her mother was dead; her father was poor, and put her to live in … Continued
The Rev. Dr. B was a good minister of the gospel, in Scotland. One cold day in winter, he had a pile of wood sawed, and split, in his wood shed. Late that night, as he was sitting in his … Continued
Let me tell you about a young man, whose name was Harold Thompson. He went from his home in the country to enter into business in New York. He was soon tempted to commit sin; but you will see how … Continued
Tempted to Steal A little boy, whose name was Jim, was employed by a gentleman to weed some beds in his garden. There was a cherry tree in the garden full of nice ripe fruit. He was told not to … Continued
A young man who loved the truth was a clerk in the office of a rich merchant in New York. One day this merchant received from a customer in another city, an order for a large and valuable lot of … Continued