Stories Worth Rereading
Various
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A collection of short stories about many people. Some being tested, some being rewarded, all worth rereading! Many of them are the type to build character and inspire the readers to become men and women for God. They include various missionary, home and school stories. Numerous poems are also found sprinkled through this book. (Summary by Trotsa) (10 hr 1 min)
Chapters
Preface and 'Their Word of Honor' | 18:12 | Read by Teresa Bauman |
Heroism (poem) | 1:28 | Read by andrewjasper |
Muriel's Bright Idea | 7:05 | Read by Kymberli Welch |
Just Do Your Best (poem) | 1:03 | Read by SaraHale |
The Strength of Clinton | 11:01 | Read by Ross Klatte |
The Doctor's Cow | 18:07 | Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020) |
Brotherly Kindness (poem) | 1:34 | Read by andrewjasper |
Honey at the Phone | 3:57 | Read by Teresa Bauman |
One of Father's Stories | 7:03 | Read by DebK |
What Rum Does | 3:49 | Read by Christine Lehman |
My Mother's Ring | 13:52 | Read by Kymberli Welch |
The Lad's Answer (poem) | 1:54 | Read by Larry Wilson |
The Bridal Wine Cup | 6:39 | Read by Christine Lehman |
A Mother's Sorrow and short poem | 6:07 | Read by SaraHale |
The Reprimand | 2:55 | Read by realisticspeakers |
The Kingfisher (poem) | 1:30 | Read by realisticspeakers |
An Example | 10:38 | Read by realisticspeakers |
Fighting the Good Fight | 5:42 | Read by Apinoko |
Our Help is Near (poem) | 1:00 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Tightening the Saddle Girth | 2:59 | Read by Liz Trollinger |
If You But Knew (poem) | 1:58 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Herrings for Nothing | 7:18 | Read by DebK |
Come (poem) | 1:21 | Read by Larry Wilson |
The Power of Song | 8:33 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Jack's Fidelity | 7:40 | Read by DebK |
Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother | 4:38 | Read by BettyB |
The Sleigh Ride | 9:27 | Read by SK |
The Tongue Can No Man Tame (poem) | 0:57 | Read by SaraHale |
Samuel Smiles the Author of 'Self-Help' | 6:44 | Read by Kymberli Welch |
Life's Battles (poem) | 1:24 | Read by Larry Wilson |
David Livingstone | 20:03 | Read by Kymberli Welch |
A True Incident of the San Francisco Earthquake | 13:36 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Little Corners | 5:15 | Read by Bethesda Lily |
In the Home | 15:34 | Read by SaraHale |
Sometime, Somewhere (poem) | 0:53 | Read by SaraHale |
Giants and Grasshoppers | 10:37 | Read by SK |
As Good as His Bond | 3:16 | Read by realisticspeakers |
Plain Bernice | 8:28 | Read by DebK |
Say 'Thank You' (poem) | 1:34 | Read by BettyB |
How the Boy Without a Reference Found One | 3:59 | Read by SaraHale |
An Hour a Day for a Year | 6:26 | Read by Kymberli Welch |
"Please Sir, I Would Rather Not" and short poem | 4:00 | Read by SaraHale |
The Right Word | 3:22 | Read by Christine Lehman |
A Friend (poem) | 1:16 | Read by Larry Wilson |
The Saddest of India's Pictures | 3:08 | Read by BettyB |
A Plea For Missions (poem) | 1:25 | Read by Larry Wilson |
One Little Widow | 6:53 | Read by DebK |
Why the Mite Boxes Were Full | 8:26 | Read by SirVive |
Tito and the Boxers | 7:48 | Read by DebK |
What the Flowers Say to Me (poem) | 1:17 | Read by Larry Wilson |
How Nyangandi Swam to Church | 1:30 | Read by BettyB |
To Those Who Fail (poem) | 1:04 | Read by SaraHale |
The Little Printer Missionary | 3:16 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Consecration (poem) | 0:49 | Read by Christine Lehman |
The Missionary's Defense | 6:08 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Light at Last | 4:14 | Read by Christine Lehman |
The Brown Towel | 5:47 | Read by Teresa Bauman |
Only a Boy | 5:04 | Read by Christine Lehman |
When Someone's Late (poem) | 1:15 | Read by SaraHale |
The Little Protector | 6:07 | Read by Liz Trollinger |
If I Ought to (poem) | 1:02 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Moffat and the Africaner | 10:01 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Two Trifles | 16:09 | Read by Liz Trollinger |
Finish Thy Work (poem) | 1:27 | Read by Larry Wilson |
A Second Trial | 8:05 | Read by DebK |
The Sin of Extravagance | 4:20 | Read by Devorah Allen |
A Little Child's Work | 3:55 | Read by Devorah Allen |
Christ is Coming (poem) | 1:22 | Read by Mary-Elizabeth Arndt |
The Handy Box | 4:01 | Read by BettyB |
The Result of Disobedience | 6:42 | Read by SaraHale |
Likes and Dislikes (poem) | 1:08 | Read by Kalynda |
Livingstone's Body Guard | 11:48 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Spare Moments | 3:35 | Read by Kathleen Moore |
A Gold Medal | 5:08 | Read by Kathleen Moore |
A Girl's Railway Aquaintance | 4:02 | Read by Kathleen Moore |
Harold's Footman | 7:35 | Read by Kathrine Engan |
Elnathan's Gold | 17:47 | Read by Kathrine Engan |
Only a Jack-knife | 4:06 | Read by realisticspeakers |
A Spelling Bee | 3:29 | Read by SaraHale |
Jack's Queer Ways | 6:26 | Read by Kathrine Engan |
My Missionary Garden (poem) | 1:35 | Read by Larry Wilson |
What One Boy Did | 3:36 | Read by T.K. Andersen |
How Nick Learned Manners and short poem | 5:45 | Read by T.K. Andersen |
Without Ballast | 3:22 | Read by Apinoko |
Reflex Influence (poem) | 1:40 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Influence of a Good Book | 4:28 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Straightening out the Furrows and short poem | 5:46 | Read by Christine Lehman |
A Boy Who Was Wanted | 9:15 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Wanted: An Employer | 12:41 | Read by SK |
How to Stop Swearing | 5:21 | Read by Kalynda |
The Carols of Bethlehem Center | 17:04 | Read by Daniel Hennis |
Standing Bear's Speech | 10:23 | Read by realisticspeakers |
Some Things We Need (poem) | 1:25 | Read by SaraHale |
Mabel Ashton's Dream | 11:35 | Read by BettyB |
A Sad But True Story | 9:07 | Read by SaraHale |
Sowing to the Flesh (poem) | 1:44 | Read by andrewjasper |
The Man That Died For Me | 15:41 | Read by Christi Lupher |
How Wonderful! (poem) | 1:30 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Our Grass Rug - And Other Things | 18:35 | Read by Christine Lehman |
Reviews
Beautiful Stories
Jpassservais
As I was listening to these very uplifting stories, in "The Lad's Answer" I caught the phase "'tis home for my mother's living here." My mother who died only a few years ago, and I have thought this thought many times but had not expressed it so well, did make this place a home and not just a house as it is now. But I know her spirit is still here because she was a Christian woman and without her guidance I can't imagine how different my life might have been and I have continued to live here because it does "seem" like home because she is--in my heart--still living here. These are great stories and I would recommend them to anyone and wish to thank Librivox for the many hours of enjoyment I have spent in listening to this and many other of the stories these devoted readers continue to enrich my life (and I hope and believe others as well) with as often as I can listen. God bless all of you.
Excellent Christian Accounts
MrsGC
These are what I don't hear nowadays: accounts gathered together to encourage both Christians and non-Christians to live lives that have eternal worth. It is easy to misunderstand the emphasis on certain social aspects of Victorian life. In an era without medical hygiene and pharmaceutical advantages there was a death in every family. Alcoholism was a curse that was fought with all the fervour of today's "Black Lives Matter", gay rights, and knife / gun crime campaigns. Yes, there was class division, racism and illiteracy, but there was also a work ethic and a recognition of that ethic that allowed people to lift out of the street gutters and into employment. This was a culture within Victorian society which aimed high because it had set before it the highest principles, and was honest about its failures and rejoiced in its successes. I don't find these principles or these encouragements nowadays, except in the empty platitudes of Internet images and feel-good stories. Today needs these accounts.
Charming Little Tales
potuc
Before you criticize the themes on alcoholism... remember, alcoholism was and still is a family-ruining curse. I had an uncle who was an alcoholic, heavy smoker, and drug addict. He knew his habits were ruining his life, but he couldn't shake them, and... perhaps he didn't try... he's still alive (I think), but is now divorced from my aunt. He really lost his sanity, he has often claimed she is possessed by the devil and the only was to exorcise the demon is to take her to an expert in Rome (as opposed to a more local expert, just as good). So... remember that alcoholism is actually a very serious problem.
Didnt finish
Janelle
Dnf. I listened to about eight of the many stories in this volume. Stories is a misnomer; although they have the format of stories, they were undoubtedly intended to be sermons. About half the stories I read were on the evils of alcohol, and these little sermons were particularly pathetic. There's probably some decent stories among these sermons, but the book is 10 hours long, and I don't want to persist with a book of that length just to find a few good short stories.
Some lovely stories.
jenny
There were some good stories, others with a moral and yet others that were exaggerated and soppy. Of great interest was the many voices and accents, making me realise how many people give their time generously.
Stories Worth Rereading
Elizabeth Williams
Although I haven’t listened to this audio version, I have read the book itself, and each story is very interesting.
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