| Author |
Symons, John C. (John Christian), 1820-1894 |
| Editor |
Kidder, Daniel P. (Daniel Parish), 1815-1891 |
| Title |
The Village Sunday School, with brief sketches of three of its scholars
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Andrea
Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Village Sunday School, with brief sketches of three of its scholars" by John C. Symons is a historical account published in the early 19th century, around the mid-1800s. This book explores the establishment of a Sunday School in a small English village and provides detailed stories of three brothers, highlighting their spiritual journeys and the overall impact of the Sabbath school on their lives. The likely topic of the book centers around the importance of religious education and the transformative power of faith in children's lives within the context of a Methodist community. In this narrative, the author presents the challenges faced while establishing the Sunday school in the village, emphasizing the dedication of the superintendent and the struggles in recruiting pious teachers. The book features the stories of James, Thomas, and George, focusing on their growth in faith and service through the Sunday School. James becomes a devoted teacher after initially straying from his religious roots, while Thomas overcomes youthful distractions to seek connection with God. George remains engaged in church activities and ultimately pursues preaching. Throughout their journeys, the brothers exemplify the message that spiritual education can shape lives significantly, ultimately leading them into roles of service within the church and community. The conclusion serves to underscore the long-lasting effects of Sunday School in fostering faith and moral character among young people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Sunday schools
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11966 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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