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RELIGION IN EARNEST. - A MEMORIAL OF MRS. MARY LYTH, OF YORK. - BY HER SON JOHN LYTH.
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED SISTER ELIZA HILL, WHOSE RARE AND UNOSTENTATIOUS VIRTUES SHED FRAGRANCE ON EARTH, BUT ARE ONLY RECORDED IN HEAVEN. - PREFACE.
J.L.
CHAP. - I.—ANTECEDENTS - II.—EARLY DAWN - III.—GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES - IV.—THE HOLY ESTATE - V.—SHOWER AND SUNSHINE - VI.—GROWTH IN GRACE - VII.—TEMPLE SERVICE - VIII.—PASSING CLOUDS - IX.—MID-DAY TOIL - X.—WORKS OF MERCY - XI.—A DYING SCENE - XII.—COUNTRY LIFE - XIII.—THE REDEMPTION OF THE PROMISE - XIV.—POWER WITH GOD - XV.—THE RETURN - XVI.—THE SACRIFICE - XVII.—THE MOTHER IN ISRAEL - XVIII.—LIGHT IN DARKNESS - XIX.—THE INWARD MONITOR - XX.—THE STORM - XXI.—THE WIDOW - XXII.—THE LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF EVENING - XXIII.—SLEEP IN JESUS - XXIV.—PLEASANT MEMORIES - I. - ANTECEDENTS.
II. EARLY DAWN.
III. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES.
IV. THE HOLY ESTATE.
V. SHOWER AND SUNSHINE.
VI. GROWTH IN GRACE.
VII. TEMPLE SERVICE.
The volume opens as a son’s heartfelt tribute to the woman who raised him on a Yorkshire farm, portraying a life defined not by grand events but by steady, earnest faith. Through modest domestic scenes and the sweep of the surrounding hills, the narrative shows how her simple prayers, consistent piety, and quiet resolve shaped both her family and the close‑knit community. Organized into thematic chapters, the memoir moves from her early years to the moments when her devotion became a quiet source of strength for all who knew her.
Listeners will hear anecdotes of sunrise devotions, humble acts of mercy, and the calm courage she displayed during illness and loss. Each vignette illustrates how a decision to live with purpose can turn everyday chores into expressions of grace. The tone remains gentle and reflective, offering a soothing portrait for anyone who values the quiet power of a life lived in devotion.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (491K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1821–1886
A Methodist preacher, hymn writer, and historian, he helped bring Wesleyan Methodism to Germany and wrote widely on faith and church life. His work blends practical preaching with a strong interest in religious history.
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