
With the Children on Sundays
Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate into the City of Child-SoulBy Sylvanus StallLength7h 27m
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In "With the Children on Sundays," Sylvanus Stall presents a heartfelt exploration of childhood spirituality, offering readers a series of engaging narratives that aim to enrich the Sunday experience for both children and adults. The book combines a didactic approach with charming anecdotes, employing a literary style that is both accessible and lyrical. Each chapter serves as a Sunday School lesson, enveloping its themes in stories that resonate with the innocence and curiosity of young minds, making it a valuable pedagogical tool during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the burgeoning emphasis on the importance of moral education in youth development. Sylvanus Stall was a prominent clergyman and educator whose passion for nurturing children's faith is evident throughout his work. His background in theology and his commitment to progressive educational methods greatly influenced his desire to create a resource that would inspire children in their spiritual journeys. Stall'Äôs experience as a Sunday School teacher provided him with firsthand insights into the needs and interests of children, lending authenticity and warmth to his narratives. "With the Children on Sundays" is an essential read for educators, parents, and anyone involved in childhood spiritual formation. Its rich blend of storytelling and moral instruction serves as an invitation for readers to rediscover the joy of Sundays with children, sparking meaningful dialogues about faith, values, and community.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length7 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Through Eye-Gate and Ear-Gate Into the City of Child-Soul
3THE OYSTER AND THE CRAB.: CONSCIENCE.
4THE WORM IN THE APPLE.: SIN IN THE HUMAN HEART.
5WAYSIDE WEEDS AND GARDEN FLOWERS.: NEGLECTED VERSUS CHRISTIAN CHILDREN.
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6NUTS.: GOD MEANS THAT WE MUST WORK.
7BANKS.: GATHERED AND GUARDED TREASURES.
8THE CHART.: AVOIDING THE DANGERS.
9THE ANCHOR.: HOPE THAT LAYS HOLD OF CHRIST.
10HUSKS.: THE DISAPPOINTED PLEASURE-SEEKER.
11IRON—LOW GRADE AND HIGH GRADE.: CHARACTER AND WORTH.
12A POCKET RULE.: HOW GOD MEASURES MEN.
13THE MAGNET.: JESUS THE GREAT DRAWING POWER.
14KEYS.: HOW TO UNLOCK THE HUMAN HEART.
15TRAPS.: UNSUSPECTING MICE AND MEN.
16BREAD.: UNIVERSAL SOUL HUNGER.
17THE STONE.: THE NATURAL AND CHANGED HEART.
18THE POLISHED STONE.: PERFECTION THROUGH SUFFERING.
19ROPES.: HABITS AND HOW THEY BECOME STRONG.
20WATCH AND CASE.: THE SOUL AND THE BODY.
21PEARLS.: ONE OF GREAT PRICE.
22COAL AND WOOD.: JESUS THE SOURCE OF SPIRITUAL LIGHT AND WARMTH.
23LANTERNS.: THE BEST LIGHT FOR OUR PATH.
24CANDLES.: HOW TO REFLECT, OBSCURE, OR EXTINGUISH THE LIGHT.
25A BROKEN CHAIN.: BREAKING THE WHOLE LAW.
26LOOKING-GLASS.: SEEING OURSELVES IN GOD'S LAW.
27RAIN.: GOD'S WISDOM AND POWER.
28SNOW.: THE LESSONS WHICH IT TEACHES.
29PLASTIC FACE.: CHARACTER IN THE COUNTENANCE.
30SEEDS.: THOUGHTS, WORDS, DEEDS—THEIR LIFE AND PERPETUITY.
31SOWING.: THE SPRING TIME OF LIFE.
32REAPING.: THE HARVEST TIME OF LIFE.
33WHEAT AND CHAFF.: THE COMING SEPARATION.
34THE HEART.: THE MOST WONDERFUL PUMP IN THE WORLD.
35THE EYE.: THE MOST VALUABLE AND MOST WONDERFUL TELESCOPE.
36THE EYE: THE SMALLEST CAMERA, THE MOST VALUABLE PICTURES.
37FROGS.: THE PLAGUES IN EGYPT.
38BLOOD.: THE FEAST OF THE PASSOVER.
39PINE BRANCH.: THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES.
40LEAVES.: THE LESSONS WHICH THEY TEACH.
41THE TURTLE.: MEN LIKE AND YET UNLIKE THE ANIMALS.
42GRASSHOPPER AND ANT.: NEGLIGENCE AND INDUSTRY.
43BALANCES.: HOW GOD WEIGHS PEOPLE.
44WHITE AND CHARRED STICKS.: GOOD AND BAD COMPANY.
45DOGS.: THE DOGS OF ST. BERNARD.
46THE CAMERA.: GOD'S PICTURE BOOK.
47THE PHONOGRAPH.: BOOKS THAT TALK.
48MAGNET AND NEEDLE.: GOD'S GUIDING HAND.
49FISH IN AQUARIUM.: THE ALL-SEEING EYE OF GOD.
50THE CLOCK.: MEASURING TIME.