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THE PEEP OF DAY
F.L. Mortimer

"The Peep of Day" and "Line Upon Line" contain over 350 pages of outstanding material written in the following tone: EARNEST RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION THE INFANT MIND IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING.

The Preface to "Line Upon Line," is as follows:

"The design of this little work is to lead children to understand and delight in the Scriptures. If adults meet with difficulties in the sacred text which commentaries often remove, children must necessarily meet with many more, some of which this little book may clear up. Since it is evident that commentaries would not suit the volatile minds of children, however simply they might be written, some other kind of help ought to be provided for them. The best assistance would no doubt be afforded by the parent's voice; for no book can forcibly arrest the attention, or touch the heart, as the remarks of a tender parent. But where children do not enjoy this advantage, a book may in some measure supply its place; and where they do possess it, may recall to mind parental instruction. Many interesting histories have been omitted, because the writer feared to swell the size of the work, and judged it better to relate the principal events in detail, than to give an abridged account of all."

Mrs. Favell Lee Mortimer (1802-1878) was born Favell Bevan in 1802, the daughter of a wealthy Quaker banker with family's roots in Oxwich, South Wales. Having moved to Bristol the Bevans founded a bank, known as Bevan and Barclays. This subsequently became part of Barclays Bank.

Favell Lee Mortimer had a religious and educational fervour. She wrote "The Peep of the Day", a book of religious instruction for the very young. 500,000 copies of this were sold, and it was translated by the Religious Tract Society in 1884, into the language of the Ojibbewe Indians, and also into Cree. She also wrote "Line Upon Line" and "Precept Upon Precept" to complete her Trilogy for young children.

Volume One: The Peep of Day (A Family Devotional Guide to the Bible)

Each daily segment starts with a devotional section, an activity section, the lesson itself, questions and finally a conclusion to wrap up the segment. Peep of Day is split into eight sections of between three and fifteen lessons.

Section 1: My Family and Me - Body, Parents, Soul

Section 2: Angels - Good Angels, Wicked Angels

Section 3: God's World - The World (3 lessons), Adam & Eve, The first sin, The Son of God

Section 4: Jesus has Arrived - Virgin Mary, Birth of Jesus, Shepherds, Wise Men, King Herod

Section 5: Jesus at Work - The Temptation, 12 disciples, First miracle, Several miracles, Sinner & Simon, Storm at Sea, Jairus' daughter, Loaves and fishes, Kindness of Jesus, Lord's prayer, Jesus foretells his death, Lazarus, Jesus in Jerusalem, The Temple, Judas

Section 6: The Last Meal - The Last Supper (3 lessons)

Section 7: The Final Night - The Garden, Peter's denial, Pontius Pilate, Death of Judas

Section 8: Jesus Dies - The Cross (3 lessons), The Soldiers, The Grave

These classic devotional books have been the source of blessing to countless Christian families over several generations. Whilst still retaining their classic feel, the text has been updated to appeal to today's reader and additional features added to help the lessons be adopted.

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LINE UPON LINE (Book One)
F.L. Mortimer

The two voilumes contain over 350 pages of outstanding material written in the following tone: EARNEST RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION THE INFANT MIND IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING.

The Preface to "Line Upon Line," is as follows:

"The design of this little work is to lead children to understand and delight in the Scriptures. If adults meet with difficulties in the sacred text which commentaries often remove, children must necessarily meet with many more, some of which this little book may clear up. Since it is evident that commentaries would not suit the volatile minds of children, however simply they might be written, some other kind of help ought to be provided for them. The best assistance would no doubt be afforded by the parent's voice; for no book can forcibly arrest the attention, or touch the heart, as the remarks of a tender parent. But where children do not enjoy this advantage, a book may in some measure supply its place; and where they do possess it, may recall to mind parental instruction. Many interesting histories have been omitted, because the writer feared to swell the size of the work, and judged it better to relate the principal events in detail, than to give an abridged account of all."

Mrs. Favell Lee Mortimer (1802-1878) was born Favell Bevan in 1802, the daughter of a wealthy Quaker banker with family's roots in Oxwich, South Wales. Having moved to Bristol the Bevans founded a bank, known as Bevan and Barclays. This subsequently became part of Barclays Bank.

Favell Lee Mortimer had a religious and educational fervour. She wrote "The Peep of the Day", a book of religious instruction for the very young. 500,000 copies of this were sold, and it was translated by the Religious Tract Society in 1884, into the language of the Ojibbewe Indians, and also into Cree. She also wrote "Line Upon Line" and "Precept Upon Precept" to complete her Trilogy for young children.

Volume Two: Line Upon Line (From Creation to the Death of Joshua)

These classic devotional books have been the source of blessing to countless Christian families over several generations. Whilst still retaining their classic feel, the text has been updated to appeal to today's reader and additional features added to help the lessons be adopted.

Each daily segment starts with a devotional section, an activity section, the lesson itself, questions and finally a conclusion to wrap up the segment

Line upon Line 1 is split into four sections of between four and nineteen lessons all from the Old Testament.

Section 1: Genesis - Creation, Sin of Adam, Cain & Abel, The Flood, Abraham (3 lessons), Jacob (3 lessons), Joseph (9 lessons)

Section 2: Exodus - 12 lessons on Moses, from the basket in the bulrushes to the journey of the Israelites.

Section 3: Numbers - 4 lessons on Moses, from the twelve spies to Moses death.

Section 4: Joshua - 4 lessons from Rahab to Joshua's death.

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A DIFFERENT MARY
The Story of the Life-Changing Power of the Gospel
Anne Rayment

"Please don't bother me again. What happened between your father and I is none of your business."

Mary was left on the doorstep, dripping wet.

There were no answers, no explanations.

She had no rights. She had nothing!

Mary's search for her mother ended in bitter disappointment and rejection.

But at the same time her frtiendship with the Fellowes family was leading her on another search. A search that ended quite differently. A search that ended with A DIFFERENT MARY.

Anne Rayment has written a book that will speak to the hearts of young people.

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EARTH RESTORED
Calling the Church to a New Christian Activism
John Barber

"Here is a book which ties together the two great commands of God: the Cultural Mandate and the Great Commission. A practical guidebook for Christians of all persuasions." - D. James Kennedy Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Florida.

"Many Christians have forsaken social activism, since history seems at first glance to be moving against us. John Barber's book does precisely what is needed. He advocates a clear program for Christian cultural activism, based on the biblical program of the Kingdom of God. He shows that we need to emphasize both the Cultural Mandate (filling and subduing the earth) and the Great Commission (making and teaching disciples of Jesus). And he shows that although we sometimes endure defeat, God's plan cannot fail." - John Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary.

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click for details THE SAINTS' EVERLASTING REST
A Treatise of the Blessed State of the Saints in their Enjoyment of God in Glory
Richard Baxter

Throughout his life, Richard Baxter suffered from poor health. During one of the most serious periods of illness, he began writing The Saints' Everlasting Rest, to provide fitting meditations on the theme of heaven. It was published in 1650 and has become one of the best-known of all Puritan writings, and a rich source of comfort and instruction about eternal realities. Baxter (1615-1691) was a leading Puritan in England, whose marvelous ministry in the city of Kidderminster was used of God to dramatically transform the town. He is well-known for his over 60 books.

His writings, says J.I. Packer, are "brilliant , passionate, eloquent, honest, open-hearted, sharpsighted, and wholly devoted to the glory of God and the good of others..." They display a "flair for unselfconscious, self -revealing intimacy on paper." William Bates noted in Baxter's writing, "...a vigorous pulse...that keeps the reader awake and attentive."

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