The Story Of Mary Jones And Her Bible (1892) - Mary Emily Ropes - Bog

The Story of Mary Jones and Her Bible, written by Mary Emily Ropes and first published in 1892, is a classic children's book that tells the inspiring true story of a young girl's determination to obtain a copy of the Bible for herself.Mary Jones is a poor Welsh girl who lives with her parents in a remote village. She has a deep love for God and a strong desire to read the Bible, but there are no copies of the book in her village, and her family cannot afford to buy one.Undeterred, Mary sets out on a long and difficult journey to the nearest town, where she hopes to purchase a copy of the Bible with the money she has saved. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, but her faith and determination never waver.Eventually, Mary reaches her destination and is able to buy a Bible, which she treasures and reads every day. Her story inspires others in her community to seek out the Word of God for themselves, and it also leads to the founding of the British and Foreign Bible Society, an organization that has helped to spread the Bible around the world.The Story of Mary Jones and Her Bible is a timeless tale of faith, perseverance, and the power of the written word. It has been beloved by generations of children and adults alike, and it continues to inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.