02284cam a22003493u 4500 70069 UtSlPG 20260610134623.0 m cr n 260607r20231913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13021821 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cummins, Mary Hornibrook A little child Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-19 Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Little Child" by Mary Hornibrook Cummins is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the profound themes of childhood innocence, love, and redemption through the interactions between a troubled artist and a young boy. It captures the transformative power of a child's perspective on life and faith, exploring deeper philosophical and spiritual ideas. The story follows the character of Gilbert Graham, an artist struggling with despair and a sense of failure, who encounters a seven-year-old boy named Gerald. Through simple yet profound conversations, Gerald shares his innocent beliefs about God's love and the comforting notion of a "very present help" amidst life's trials. As their bond develops, Gilbert finds solace in the child's faith, leading to personal awakening and redemption. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of nature, culminating in a dramatic moment where both characters confront the metaphorical "waves" of life's challenges, ultimately illustrating how love and trust can transcend the deepest sorrows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Davis & Bond, 1913 Short stories Children -- Fiction Redemption -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/littlechild00cumm/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70069 110815 110815