
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
Nov 28, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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