Crayon and Character: Truth Made Clear Through Eye and Ear

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Crayon and Character: Truth Made Clear Through Eye and Ear

by B. J. (Bert Joseph) Griswold

EN·~5 hours·69 chapters

Chapters

69 total
1

CRAYON AND CHARACTER - Truth Made Clear Through Eye and Ear or Ten-Minute Talks With Colored Chalks

0:12
2

FOREWORD.

2:09
3

"BEFORE TAKING."

2:33
4

INTRODUCTION. - The Plan of the Book.

5:14
5

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.

3:20
6

PREPARING TO GIVE THE TALK

12:21
7

THE TWO FACES —Our Thoughts—Optimism

4:35
8

THE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS —Christmas—The Needy

4:34
9

THE KEY TO FAILURE—Temperance Day—Appetite

4:41
10

A BUSY LIFE—Pluck and Luck—Industry

4:47

Description

A practical guide for anyone who wants to bring simple, vivid illustrations into short talks, this book shows how a few strokes of colored chalk can turn a ten‑minute lesson into a memorable experience. With sixty‑two ready‑made picture outlines, each paired with a concise, uplifting talk, readers can easily prepare talks for Sunday school, prayer meetings, or family gatherings. The focus is on everyday symbols drawn from nature and daily life, making timeless Christian truths feel fresh and relatable.

The author, a seasoned teacher and newspaper illustrator, emphasizes clarity and brevity, offering step‑by‑step instructions that let even beginners feel confident at the chalkboard. Parents will find it especially useful for nurturing children’s imagination while gently planting spiritual seeds, and teachers can adapt the material for special occasions or regular classes. By blending visual storytelling with short, heartfelt messages, the book invites listeners to see and hear the Gospel’s joy in a new, engaging way.

Details

Full title

Crayon and Character: Truth Made Clear Through Eye and Ear Or, Ten-Minute Talks with Colored Chalks

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (309K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Laura Wisewell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-07-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

BJ

B. J. (Bert Joseph) Griswold

1873–1927

A cartoonist turned local historian, he helped shape how Fort Wayne remembered itself. His books mixed lively writing, pen drawings, and a deep affection for the city and county he chronicled.

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