02255cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000150007804000110009304100170010405000070012110000510012824500440017926400510022330000470027433600260032133700260034733800360037350000310040950801840044052011490062453400450177365300290181865300510184785600430189843918UtSlPG20260610134016.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a2016657604  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aKidder, Daniel P.q(Daniel Parish),d1815-189114aThe Penitent Boy; or, Sin Brings Sorrow 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-10-09  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"The Penitent Boy; or, Sin Brings Sorrow" by Daniel P. Kidder is a moralistic tale written in the mid-19th century. This book can be classified as a children's story that aims to impart ethical lessons, specifically about honesty and the consequences of sin. Set within the context of a Victorian-era upbringing, it explores themes of personal responsibility and spiritual redemption.  The narrative centers around two young boys, Alfred and Samuel, who are involved in a troubling incident concerning a new knife. When Alfred loses the knife and subsequently lies to cover it up, he grapples with guilt and shame, ultimately leading him to seek forgiveness from God. Through heartfelt conversations with his mother and reflections on his actions, Alfred learns the importance of truthfulness and the redemptive power of repentance. The story culminates in a reaffirmation of Alfred’s commitment to honesty, highlighting moral integrity as essential for a virtuous life. The book serves as both a cautionary tale and a comforting guide for children navigating the complexities of right and wrong. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSunday school literature  aTruthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43918