
audiobook
by Howard J. (Howard James) Chidley
Fifty-Two Story Talks - TO BOYS AND GIRLS - BY - REV. HOWARD J. CHIDLEY, B.D. - PASTOR TRINITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, - EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK - DOUBLEDAY, DORAN & COMPANY, INC.
Copyright, 1914 by - GEORGE H. DORAN COMPANY
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
A BIBLE-RIDDLE
CLOSED GATES
HIRING A COACHMAN
THE FIERCEST THING IN THE BIBLE
SACRIFICE HITS
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.
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
2004-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1878–1966
Best known for warm, story-centered sermons for children, this Canadian-born minister wrote with the clear, practical voice of someone used to speaking to families and congregations. His best-known work turns everyday scenes into short lessons meant to be remembered and shared.
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