The Peep of Day

audiobook

The Peep of Day

by Favell Lee Mortimer

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

Favell Lee Mortimer

Favell Lee Mortimer

1802–1878

An influential Victorian writer for children, she turned lessons in history, geography, and religion into books that reached readers far beyond Britain. Her best-known works mixed vivid storytelling with strong evangelical purpose, making her a notable voice in 19th-century education.

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