
PREFACE.
THE VALUE OF A PRAYING MOTHER
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
A gentle, true‑to‑life portrait unfolds of a mother whose daily prayers shape the world of her children. Through modest, everyday scenes—a quiet house where the divine is felt in soft whispers, a family’s yearly pilgrimage to Shiloh, and small crises that test patience—the author shows how heartfelt devotion can guide a child’s character. The narrative weaves practical lessons with spiritual insight, offering readers a clear sense of how love, prayer, and steady example become the foundation for growing moral strength.
The book moves from the mother’s early prayers for a child to the unfolding of everyday challenges: a child’s wandering in the woods, a sudden illness, and the temptations that test a young heart. Each episode is recounted with vivid detail, allowing mothers to see both the triumphs and the humbler moments that shape a family. Readers are left with relatable strategies and a renewed sense that a praying mother’s quiet faith can ripple far beyond her own home.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (146K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Joel Erickson, Michael Ciesielski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
Apr 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1938
A prolific early 20th-century American writer, she is remembered for warm, faith-centered books for children and families. Her stories and devotional works blend everyday moral lessons with a strong Christian voice.
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