The Brave Miner
Two miners in Cornwall, England, were working down in a deep mine. They were blasting rocks. This is done, you know, by drilling a hole in the rock. Then the powder is put in and pieces of the rock are … Continued
The Martyr’s Courage
Jerome of Prague was a Christian martyr. He was sentenced to be burnt to death. He was fastened to the stake. The wood was piled up around him, and the executioner was going behind him to set fire to the … Continued
John Chrysostom’s Testimony
John Chrysostom’s Testimony In the days when the Roman emperors used to persecute the Christians because they would not give up their religion, a Christian bishop named Chrysostom was brought before the emperor. “I will send you into banishment,” said … Continued
Pulled Safely to Shore
A gentleman connected with the Newfoundland fishery had a dog of remarkable intelligence and faithfulness. On one occasion a boat’s crew in his employ were seen to be in circumstances of great danger. They were near a line of breakers … Continued
The Brave Kate Shelley
Kate lived in the town of Boone, in Iowa, near a railroad bridge over a creek called Honey Creek. She was about sixteen years old when the event took place which called forth her courage. It was on the evening … Continued
Access to the King
The story is told of a king who was in his throne room, holding a council with his advisers, noblemen, and high ministers of state. Suddenly there was a bang and a clatter at the door of the throne room. … Continued
A Brave Dog
The incident here referred to, took place in the town of New Brunswick, New Jersey. A horse attached to a wagon, in one of the streets, became frightened, and started off on a run. The owner of the wagon was thrown … Continued
God Makes Us Safe
On one occasion there had been heavy rains in a certain neighborhood. These rains had caused dangerous floods, which were through that part of the country.A laboring man, who lived in a lonely cottage with his little boy about 7 … Continued
