02306cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324500510012726400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450801280039552012970052353400450182065300380186565300290190385600430193299900170197511148UtSlPG20260610133251.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aAnonymous10aAunt Harding's Keepsakes :bOr, The Two Bibles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aProduced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children; Michelle
Croyle and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Aunt Harding's Keepsakes: Or, The Two Bibles" by Anonymous is a moral tale written in the early 1850s. This book can be classified as a children's story that emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth, proper conduct, and the value of the Scriptures in one's life. Through the experiences of two sisters, Louisa and Emma, it investigates their differing attitudes towards faith, virtue, and personal responsibility, framed within the context of their Aunt Harding's teachings.  The narrative unfolds as Aunt Harding prepares to leave for India, gifting each niece a Bible as a keepsake. The story contrasts the sisters' responses to this gift; Emma uses her Bible faithfully, seeking guidance and building a relationship with God, while Louisa neglects hers, valuing its appearance over its content. As the story progresses, their paths reveal the impacts of their choices on their character development. Conflicts arise and lessons are learned about kindness, humility, and the significance of pursuing spiritual understanding. The book concludes with Aunt Harding's return and reveals the growth of the sisters, underscoring the central message that true worth lies not in material things but in the wisdom and love found in the Scriptures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian literature for children  aSunday school literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11148  c52595d52595