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The Affectionate Parent'S Gift And The Good Child'S Reward: Consisting Of A Series Of Poems And Essays, On Natural, Moral, And Religious Subjects: Cal

The Affectionate Parent'S Gift And The Good Child'S Reward: Consisting Of A Series Of Poems And Essays, On Natural, Moral, And Religious Subjects: Cal

Sharpe Horsley, Henry

Paperback

Christian LivingGeneral PoetrySelf-Help

ISBN10: 9354360491
ISBN13: 9789354360497
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In an age hungry for meaning, The Affectionate Parent's Gift and the Good Child's Reward offers a gentle, enduring guide for young hearts and families alike. Henry Sharpe Horsley's celebrated poems and essays collection, first published in the Georgian era, weaves together Christian poetry anthology traditions and juvenile moral literature to inspire virtue and piety from the earliest years. Here, every page is crafted to awaken the tender conscience, nurturing obedience to parents and fostering a deep sense of duty to God. The result is both a family devotional reading companion and a practical resource for Sunday school curriculum, echoing the wisdom of Isaac Watts' children's hymns and the moral clarity of Hannah More's tracts. Within these thoughtful verses and essays, children and adults alike discover encouragement towards upright living and spiritual reflection. Horsley's voice is affectionate yet firm, guiding the reader through natural, moral, and religious subjects that shaped the moral imagination of generations. This is more than a relic of 19th century children's classics; it is a living testament to the power of early guidance and the promise of temporal prosperity and eternal happiness. The work stands as a touchstone of Georgian era religious writing, its themes as relevant now as they were centuries ago. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether cherished as a collector's piece or shared at the family hearth, The Affectionate Parent's Gift and the Good Child's Reward endures as a cultural treasure, inviting each new generation to rediscover the timeless path of virtue and faith.

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