
Our Gift
Timeless Moral Lessons for Young Hearts and MindsBy Teachers of the School Street Universalist Sunday School. BostonLength2h 31m
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In "Our Gift," the Teachers of the School Street Universalist Sunday School in Boston present a compelling and accessible exploration of universalist principles enveloped in a narrative that is both pedagogically rich and spiritually resonant. The book deftly intertwines personal anecdotes, moral lessons, and practical theology, creating a tapestry of values that reflect the broader context of 19th-century American religious thought. The literary style is characterized by simplicity and warmth, making profound ideas readily digestible for young readers and their families, while simultaneously seeking to instill a sense of shared humanity and ethical responsibility. The authors, a collective of dedicated educators and ministers, were inspired by the universalist movement's emphasis on inclusivity and the inherent worth of every individual. Their backgrounds in social reform and education are evident in the thoughtful considerations presented in the text, reflecting their commitment to emotional and moral development in youth. This book serves as both a testament to the era's progressive ideals and a guide for nurturing compassion and understanding in future generations. Readers seeking a foundational understanding of universalist thought, enriched with moral teachings that resonate across ages, will find "Our Gift" an invaluable resource. This book not only conveys essential ethical lessons but also celebrates the heart of universalism, encouraging an enduring commitment to love, kindness, and acceptance.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
24SCHOOL STREET SOCIETY.
2"REMEMBER ME."
25THE EXAMPLE OF THE BEE.
3HONOR THY PARENTS.
26THE MORNING WALK.
4UNCHARITABLE JUDGMENT.
27TRUE SATISFACTION.
5BOYS BECOME MEN.
28FEMALE EDUCATION.
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6TO THE PORTRAIT OF FATHER BALLOU,
29ONE FAMILY.
7SUSAN'S REPENTANCE AND APPEAL TO HER ELDER SISTER.
30SUMMER THOUGHTS.
8LITTLE EMMA.
31A TALK WITH THE CHILDREN.
9THE OLD SABBATH SCHOOLROOM.
32UNCLE JIMMY.
10THE HUNTER, AND HIS DOG JOWLER.
33THE CHILD'S DREAM OF HEAVEN.
11TAKE CARE OF YOUR BOOKS.
34THE INFLUENCE OF SABBATH SCHOOLS.
12MY NIECE.
35MEMORY.
13TEACHERS' LIBRARY.
36SELFISHNESS.
14SCHOLARS' LIBRARY.
37TROUBLE.
15AGATHA.
38REVENGE.
16RESPONSIBILITY.
39A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
17DUTY OF PARENTS.
40THE SABBATH SCHOOL BOYS.
18A SCHOLAR'S REMEMBRANCE OF THE PIC-NIC OF 1850.
41FEAR OF DEATH.
19RAIN DROPS.
42ILL TEMPER.
20OBEY THE RULES.
43READING.
21THE WAYS OF PROVIDENCE.
44A SABBATH SCHOOL EXCURSION.
22TO ALBERTA.
45CHRIST AND DUTY.
23THE DISCONTENTED SQUIRREL.