
Transcriber's note.
A BASKET OF BARLEY LOAVES.
EDITOR'S PREFACE.
I. Jesus Sought and Found.
II. His Name.
III. The Assurance.
IV. The Perfect Work.
V. The Chastening.
VI. The Compassion.
VII. The Sympathy.
A bustling crowd frames a transformative moment when a yearning soul pushes forward, touches the hem of Jesus and then his hand, and whispers a desperate pledge to follow him wherever he goes. The encounter swells with vivid awe, inviting listeners to feel the immediacy of that fierce, personal devotion and the quiet voice that follows, assuring the believer that love and purpose have been found. The opening sets a tone of intimate dialogue that blends biblical narrative with heartfelt confession.
The work unfolds as a series of meditations, each prefaced by a Psalm verse, offering “barley loaves” of spiritual sustenance. The language is simple yet earnest, encouraging readers to picture the nourishment of Scripture as sweeter than honey and more valuable than gold. These reflections aim to draw the weary and the longing closer to the source of peace and love.
Designed for anyone who craves a deeper connection with Christ, the book’s gentle rhythm and reverent tone make it a soothing companion for quiet moments of prayer, study, or everyday contemplation. It offers a modest yet powerful guide toward inner renewal without demanding theological expertise.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (121K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Hulse, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Oct 31, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A 19th-century Christian writer whose books blend devotion, storytelling, and gentle encouragement, offering readers meditations shaped by Protestant faith. Her work includes reflective titles such as A Basket of Barley Loaves, along with The High Mountain Apart, Sacramental Sabbaths, and later story series published by the Presbyterian Board of Publication.
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