02243cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324501030012726400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650800800044752012370052753400450176465300150180965300090182465300530183385600430188611494UtSlPG20260610133256.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aBV1 aAnonymous14aLes joies du pardon :bPetites histoires contemporaines pour la consolation des coeurs chrétiens 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-03-01 aProduced by Joris Van Dael, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders a"Les joies du pardon" by Anonymous is a collection of contemporary stories written in the late 19th century. The work appears to explore themes of repentance and divine mercy, focusing on the emotional and transformative experiences of individuals who seek redemption and forgiveness from God. These stories are particularly aimed at providing comfort to Christian hearts, especially the youth, as they navigate their faith and the challenges that come with it. The opening of this collection introduces the theme of repentance through the poignant story of a tyrannical ship captain who, facing imminent death, is cared for by a compassionate young cabin boy named Robert. As the captain deteriorates, he begins to confront his sins, and the genuine concern expressed by Robert leads him to seek God's mercy through prayer. This heartfelt interaction serves as a catalyst for the captain's conversion, illustrating the immense emotional relief that comes from seeking forgiveness. The narrative captures a blend of despair and hope, emphasizing the book's central message that no one is beyond redemption, and that God's love is always within reach, no matter how far one has strayed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aRepentance aSins aForgiveness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11494