Buried in the Snow (8 page)

Jacques was welcomed with the greatest enthusiasm by the villagers, and the lad blushed as he recalled how often he had in his loneliness doubted their sympathy.

Everyone wanted to see the lad and faithful Blanchette. They overwhelmed them with caresses. Blanchette was served with the daintiest food, and stroked and petted without measure. Certainly, she was the happiest of all the goats in the village.

“The dear God has saved my life. To Him be praise and thanks and glory,” wrote Jacques in his journal, on the day after his rescue. “It was His holy will that my dear grandfather should not see his family again. But this faithful teacher taught me to say in the lonely chalet, ‘Thy will be done,’ and I will not murmur. God will not be angry if I grieve for him. Did not the blessed Saviour weep at the grave of his friend?

“And now, O my God, grant that I may never forget the instructions of my dear, beloved grandfather, but that I may follow his example, walking ever firmly and steadfastly in his most holy faith, that I may walk worthy of the blessing of the Lord, and live as my grandfather who did all things without murmurings and disputings. To the King and His Kingdom be glory and honor for ever. Amen!”

Lamplighter

Rare Collector’s Series

The Basket of Flowers.

Christoph Von Schmid

First written in the late seventeen hundreds, this book is the first in the
Lamplighter
Rare Collector’s Series
which gave birth to Lamplighter Publishing. Come to the garden with the godly gardener, James, and his lovely daughter, Mary, and you will see why Elisabeth Elliot and Dr. Tedd Tripp so highly recommend this rare treasure.

Titus: A Comrade Of The Cross.

F. M. Kingsley

In 1894 the publisher of this book gave a $1,000 reward to any person who could write a manuscript that would set a child’s heart on fire for Jesus Christ. In six weeks, the demand was so great for this book that they printed 200,000 additional copies! You and your family will fall in love with the Savior as you read this masterpiece.

A Peep Behind The Scenes.

O. F. Walton

Behind most lives, there are masks that hide our hurts and fears. As you read, or more likely cry, through this delicate work, you will understand why there is so much joy in the presence of angels when one repents. Once you read it, you will know why two-and-a-half-million copies were printed in the 1800s.

Jessica’s First Prayer.

H. Stretton

What does a coffee maker have in common with a barefoot little girl? You will want to read this classic over and over again to your children as they gain new insights into compassion and mercy as never before.

Stepping Heavenward
.

Elizabeth Prentiss

Recommended by Elisabeth Elliot, Kay Arthur, and Joni Eareckson Tada, this book is for women who are seeking an intimate walk with Christ. Written in 1850, this book will reach deeply into your heart and soul with fresh spiritual insights and honest answers to questions that most women and even men would love to have settled.

Joel: A Boy of Galilee.

Annie Fellows Johnston

If you read
Titus: A Comrade of the Cross
and loved it, let me introduce you to Joel. This is a story about a handicapped boy who has to make a decision whether to follow the healer of Nazareth or the traditions of the day. You will talk about this treasure for years.

Christie’s Old Organ.

O.F. Walton

This is a child’s story for all ages. Join a little boy named Christie and an old organ grinder as they search for the path that leads to heaven. This dramatic story has already led children to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Be prepared to cry.

Jessica’s Mother.

H. Stretton And M. Hamby

(sequel to Jessica’s First Prayer)

Rewritten by Mark Hamby, this sequel will take you through the emotions of the greatest of all sacrifices. Embittered against God and anyone who bears the name of Christ, Jessica’s mother is determined to take her daughter back regardless of the consequences. This is a story of human tragedy and divine love that will inspire families to take a second look at the real meaning of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Inheritance.

Christoph Von Schmid

This is another classic by the author of
The Basket of Flowers
. Seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness will be a theme that parents and children will see through the eyes of a faithful grandson and his blind grandfather.

The Lamplighter.

Maria S. Cummins

Written in the 1800s when lamplighters lit the street lights of the village, this story will take you on a spiritual journey depicting godly character that will inspire and attract you to live your Christian life with a higher level of integrity and excellence. Mystery, suspense, and plenty of appealing examples of integrity and honor will grip the heart of anyone who reads this masterpiece.

The Hedge of Thorns.

Anonymous

Based on a true story about a little boy who will do almost anything to find out what is on the other side of a hedge of thorns. Enticed and frustrated, a child is about to learn why boundaries are a necessary part of God’s plan for his life.

Mary Jones and Her Bible.

Anonymous

Another true story of a little girl whose strongest desire in life is to possess her very own Bible. Through hard work, determination, prayer, faith, and even a twenty-five mile walk, Mary Jones will do whatever it takes to obtain a copy of the Word of God. This true story will not only kindle a fire in children’s hearts but give them a role model to follow that exemplifies hard work, faithfulness, and the reward of patient obedience.

The White Dove.

Christoph Von Schmid

This is another classic by the author of
The Basket of Flowers
that will once again lay a beautiful pattern of godliness for all to follow. Surrounded by knights and nobles, thieves and robbers, this story will take parent and child to the precipice of honor, nobility, sacrifice, and the meaning of true friendship. If you enjoyed
The Basket of Flowers
, you will not want to miss
The White Dove
.

Mothers of Famous Men.

Archer Wallace

Take a step back in time and visit with the great mothers of great men. Join Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Wesley, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Carnegie and many others and see what type of motherhood shaped such unusual greatness. You will enter their homes as well as their hearts, as you learn for the first time, portions of history rarely revealed. This is a book every parent and young person needs to read.

Clean Your Boots, Sir?

Anonymous

Finally, a book for boys that I would say equals
The Basket of Flowers
! In this captivating story you will meet a brave little boy who cares for his ailing father and two baby brothers. As a shoeshine boy, the little savings that he makes each day is just enough to meet their basic needs until a small act of honesty changes his life forever. Join the shoeshine boy as he introduces your children to integrity, honesty, faith, and sacrifice, in a way that they will never forget!

Melody, The Story of A Child.

Laura E. Richards

An inspiring and beautifully written story that invites the reader to see life through the eyes of a most unusual child. Each chapter is filled with charming freshness as a blind child weaves her gift of “seeing” into the hearts of friend and foe alike. Themes: uncompromising love, discernment, childlike honesty, faith and forgiveness.

The Lost Ruby.

Christoph Von Schmid

Another classic that will teach children the important lesson of honesty regardless of the cost. Also included is one of Von Schmid’s finest short stories,
The Lost Child
. This is a story of mystery and intrigue as the reader learns that God allows hardships for our good.

The Little Lamb.

Christoph Von Schmid

This story will teach our readers that all things do work together for good to them who love God. Parents and children will be filled with captivating suspense as they taste and see that the Lord is the God of the impossible.

True Stories of Great Americans for Young Americans.

Anonymous

Written for young readers, this edition of American history will inspire and reveal the character qualities and difficult circumstances that led these Americans to greatness. The seldom heard stories of George Washington, Robert E. Lee, Patrick Henry and many more will inspire and challenge young readers to value the past and guard the present as they themselves become agents of change for the future.

Boys of Grit Vol. 1 & 2.

Archer Wallace

Children and adults will be inspired when they read about boys who overcame great misfortunes, trials, and overwhelming circumstances to become great and godly men. When so many others saw only difficulties, they saw possibilities.

The Three Weavers.

Annie Fellows Johnston

Fathers and daughters will take a journey back to Camelot and learn the unforgettable lessons of virtue and vice.

The Stolen Child.

Christoph Von Schmid

Another Von Schmid classic that captures the beauty of God’s creation as seen through the eyes of a child who lived in darkness most of his childhood. Lessons of responsibility and forgiveness are among the many virtues taught in this classic.

Always in His Keeping.

Anonymous

Based on a true story during the time of John Wesley, a brother and sister who are stolen as infants struggle to find their true identity and the faith to rest in a God who sometimes allows the righteous to suffer.

The Pillar of Fire.

J.H. Ingraham

This is a most eloquently written book, filled with the illustrative accounts of the Prince of Tyre during his visit to Egypt over 3500 years ago. The author brings full color and inspiration to every page, while weaving his most suspenseful dramas in connection with the Scriptures. Truly, a fresh breath of literary air.

Rosa of Linden Castle.

Christoph Von Schmid

In this unique Von Schmid classic, a daughter’s love for her condemned father will inspire children of all ages to see that though it was meant for evil, God always intends it for good.

Teddy’s Button.

Amy LeFeuvre

Here’s a story that will warm your heart, make you laugh, and above all, will help children to understand the spiritual battle that rages in their souls. Join Teddy as he demonstrates that even a child can enlist in God’s army and carry the banner of love and victory high.

The Golden Thread
.

Norman Macleod

There was once a kingdom that dwelt near the treacherous Hemlock forest where an evil king and his followers dwelt. Citizens knew that only those who held the Golden Thread could wander past the boundaries of the kingdom and even then only those who held the thread by faith would be able to return. It is a fearful thing to lose one’s way, especially in the dark forest. And no one knows this better than Prince Phillip, who must learn the lessons of the golden thread if he is ever to return.

Stick to the Raft.
Mrs.

George Gladstone

This is a story that children will never forget. Young and old, will enjoy taking a journey with a poor young boy who is honored for his hard work and honesty. Just when things were looking up, misfortune which is really disguised as the providence of God, enters his life as he becomes the plot for mischief among jealous friends. Children and young adults will learn the important lessons that there is no fear in love and that forgiveness and truth are the greatest healers of all.

Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross.

F.M. Kingsley

In the deserts of Egypt, a blind girl and her protective brother fall prey to desert thieves. After hearing the reports of miracles in Jerusalem, they find themselves in the midst of the greatest upheaval in history. Readers will become captivated by the intense drama that unfolds in the unrest of Jerusalem.

Christie, the King’s Servant.

O.F. Walton

In the sequel to
Christie’s Old Organ
, we find Christie pastoring a small parish in England, where a forgotten acquaintance steps back into his life. Here in this quaint village where fisherman take to their boats for a living, there is intense drama each time the clouds and winds begin to blow. Filled with delicate love and unusual hospitality, each reader will find it hard to take when Duncan’s boat is found battered and empty days after the search has ended. Loss is never easy but this is one loss that our readers will never forget!

Probable Sons.

Amy LeFeuvre

Etched into the heart issues of unforgiveness and reconciliation, Probable Sons is a delightful book that will keep you smiling throughout. In a world of broken relationships, our little heroine Milly will help us tear away the layers of stubbornness and pride to provide a path that can help restore the injured from the most hurtful pain of the past. May the truths found in this little story find a resting place in many hearts that have strayed so far from home.

What is Her Name?

Rev. Dr. Edersheim

In the opening paragraph, the reader will begin to experience the skill with which the author of this story writes. Dr. Edersheim is truly a master of his craft. From the onset the reader will be drawn into the kind of mystery and intrigue that only a master of words can accomplish. Filled with mystery and intrigue, readers will find the providence of God woven throughout these pages. Join our little maiden and enjoy the innocence and purity that she models.

The Highland Chairman
and
Hans the Crucified.

The power of the first story in this book is in the influence that it carries, long after it has been read. The theme of this anonymous story flows out of a father’s lack of influence upon his son that leads to tragic consequences. Dads and moms need to be prepared to be uncomfortable. Our second story,
Hans the Crucified
, written by our most popular author, Christoph Von Schmid, is a true story that is almost too good to be true. Though not typical of Von Schmid’s writings, it is apparent why he wanted children to hear this story of exceptional virtue and courage. The original prefatory remarks will aid you in the historical background that surrounds this dramatic event of the 1600s.

Tom Watkins’ Mistake.

Emma Leslie

In a day of situational ethics, this book will be an excellent opportunity to teach children that one’s character is formed by one’s obedience to the truth. This story is going to have a significant eternal effect upon many lives.

Nobody Loves Me.

O.F. Walton

O.F. Walton has written much more than a cute children’s story. She has reached deeply into the heart and mind of God, bringing light into the darkness of suffering and loneliness. This treasure offers a wonderful training tool to parents and will help children as well as adults realize that in our time of uncertainties, only love never fails.