Hold fast by A. L. O. E.
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
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| Title | Hold fast |
| Original Publication | London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1865. |
| Series Title | New stories no. 5 |
| Summary | "Hold fast" by A. L. O. E. is a Christian narrative likely written during the Victorian era. The book can be classified as a religious and moral tale that illustrates themes of faith and salvation through personal anecdotes and parables. It focuses on the fundamental belief in relying on God's grace, rather than personal merit, to attain eternal life. The story revolves around the character of Peter Ross, an aged blind man, who shares important life lessons with his young granddaughter, Rose. Through a narrative about his own childhood experience of near-drowning while collecting shells, Peter conveys the meaning of holding fast to faith, emphasizing that both the innocent and the wicked are equally in need of God's mercy for salvation. As Peter recounts his perilous situation, he underscores the importance of letting go of burdens, symbolizing sin, in order to grasp the saving grace offered by God. The tale is a profound reflection on the nature of faith, the human condition, and the transformative power of divine love over one's life choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Brothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Grandparent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71382 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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