
PREFACE.
THE PEEP OF DAY.
LESSON I. OF THE BODY.
LESSON II. OF A MOTHER’S CARE.
LESSON III. OF THE SOUL.
LESSON IV. OF THE GOOD ANGELS.
LESSON V. OF THE WICKED ANGELS.
LESSON VI. THE WORLD.—PART I. Genesis i. 1-10
LESSON VII. THE WORLD.—PART II. Genesis i. 11-19.
LESSON VIII. THE WORLD.—PART III. Genesis i. 20-25.
A modest little volume greets its listeners with the gentlest of introductions, aiming to be as unassuming as a humming‑bird’s song. It opens with simple, rhythmic questions that guide a child’s wonder toward the idea of a caring Creator who set the sun, the sky, and each tiny breath into motion. The first lesson gently explains the body—bones, flesh, blood, and breath—using language that matches a child’s everyday experience while quietly inviting a sense of divine protection.
The tone remains warm and reassuring, shifting to the nurturing role of a mother’s early guidance and the importance of prayer. Short verses and easy‑to‑remember prayers encourage little ones to articulate gratitude and ask for safety. Listeners will find a calm, lyrical approach that makes fundamental faith concepts feel accessible and sweet, turning everyday observations into quiet moments of reflection.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (169K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2017-01-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1878
A hugely popular 19th-century writer for children, she helped shape early religious reading in Victorian homes. Her best-known books mixed simple lessons, Bible teaching, and a strong sense of moral purpose.
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