02244cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450050001442640051001943000047002453360026002923370026003183380036003445000031003805080063004115201342004745340045018166530022018618560042018839990017019254384UtSlPG20260610133125.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aVan Dyke, Henry,d1852-193314aThe Lost Word: A Christmas Legend of Long Ago 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-08-01  aProduced by Charles Aldarondo.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"The Lost Word: A Christmas Legend of Long Ago" by Henry Van Dyke is a Christmas tale written in the late 19th century. This narrative reflects themes of faith, sacrifice, and the quest for spiritual fulfillment, set against the backdrop of early Christianity in Antioch. The book delves into the experiences of Hermas, a young man who grapples with disillusionment after relinquishing his wealth and status to embrace a life of faith.  The story follows Hermas, who feels a deep sense of loss and emptiness as he attempts to commit to his new life as a Christian, especially during the celebration of Christmas. Despite his apparent dedication and efforts, he struggles with a profound dissatisfaction stemming from his sacrifice. He meets a mysterious old man who offers him worldly pleasures in exchange for his faith, enticing him to forget the name of God. As Hermas gives in to temptation, he ultimately loses what gives his life meaning. The climax occurs when he must confront the reality of his choice when his son falls gravely ill, leading him to recover his lost faith and call upon God in desperation. This poignant tale concludes with Hermas rediscovering the power of faith and the importance of that sacred name which had profound implications for love, hope, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristmas stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4384  c46430d46430