Fifty-Two Story Talks to Boys and Girls

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Fifty-Two Story Talks to Boys and Girls

by Howard J. (Howard James) Chidley

EN·~1 hours·57 chapters

Chapters

57 total

Fifty-Two Story Talks - TO BOYS AND GIRLS - BY - REV. HOWARD J. CHIDLEY, B.D. - PASTOR TRINITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, - EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY

0:11

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK - DOUBLEDAY, DORAN & COMPANY, INC.

0:03

Copyright, 1914 by - GEORGE H. DORAN COMPANY

0:05

FOREWORD

3:10

INTRODUCTION

10:25

A BIBLE-RIDDLE

2:32

CLOSED GATES

2:29

HIRING A COACHMAN

1:55

THE FIERCEST THING IN THE BIBLE

2:04

SACRIFICE HITS

1:55

Description

These fifty‑two short talks are aimed at the hearts of boys and girls, offering gentle guidance rooted in biblical teaching and everyday experience. The pastor who delivered them weaves familiar stories, riddles, and simple analogies into lessons on honesty, kindness, and responsibility. Each piece feels like a quiet conversation that respects a child's curiosity while pointing toward a deeper spiritual life. Listeners will hear practical advice—such as the value of keeping one's word or the danger of cutting corners—presented with the same care a parent might use at bedtime.

The collection covers a wide range of themes, from the bravery of a young colt training its harness to the quiet perseverance of a turtle crossing a road. The language is clear and warm, making each talk easy to follow in a short listening session. Ideal for family devotions, Sunday school, or personal reflection, the stories invite children and adults alike to pause, think, and grow together.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (113K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Nov 28, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Howard J. (Howard James) Chidley

Howard J. (Howard James) Chidley

1878–1966

A Canadian-born Congregational minister who brought warmth and imagination to religious writing for children, he is best remembered for story-based talks that turn everyday objects and moments into simple moral lessons. His work speaks in a direct, gentle voice that was meant to be heard as much as read.

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