Gems for the Young Folks by Various
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"Gems for the Young Folks" by Various is a collection of narratives aimed at the instruction and encouragement of young members of the Latter-day Saint community, written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a "Faith-Promoting Series," which includes personal accounts that highlight the principles of faith, perseverance, and the experiences of early Church members. Through its stories, the book likely aims to share valuable life lessons and spiritual
insights that resonate with the challenges faced by the youth. At the start of the work, the preface outlines the intent behind this collection, emphasizing the importance of preserving the accounts of early Church Elders for future generations. The opening portion introduces the narrative "Finding a Father," recounting the early life of Abraham A. Kimball, who experiences significant hardships including the early loss of his mother and struggles with familial relationships. The story details his journey from fear and prejudice against "Mormons" to ultimately seeking out and embracing his father, Heber C. Kimball, reflecting themes of faith, identity, and reconciliation. As Kimball's experiences unfold, readers are drawn into the trials and spiritual growth that shape his understanding of family and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Gems for the Young Folks Fourth Book of the Faith-Promoting Series. Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement of Young Latter-Day Saints. |
| Contents | Finding a father / by Abraham A. Kimball -- Saved by providence / by J. Nicholson -- Warnings of the spirit / by H.G.B. -- Robert Hamilton / by H.G.B. -- How success is gained / by H.G.B. -- Help in time of need / by C. -- Overcoming diffidence / by G.Q.C. -- The Lord will provide / by C.H.B. -- Dialogue on religion by H.G.B. -- Testimonies for the truth / by Benjamin Brown. |
| Credits |
Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (MormonTextsProject.org), with thanks to Renah Holmes for proofreading. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Latter Day Saints |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46601 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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