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100 1 _aA. L. O. E.,
_d1821-1893
245 1 4 _aThe battle of life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-28
505 0 _aA pilgrim; or, a Christian in daily walk -- An heir of heaven; or, a Christian in privilege -- A saint; or, a Christian in character -- A conqueror; or, a Christian in life's struggle -- A light; or, a Christian in influence -- A thankful guest; or, a Christian in communion.
520 _a"The Battle of Life: or, What is a Christian" by A. L. O. E. is a narrative that blends elements of fiction and moral exploration, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book appears to delve into themes of faith, family, and ethical challenges as it presents the life of characters facing various trials that affect their spiritual and moral decisions. The main character introduced in the opening is John Carey, a strong-willed young man grappling with his ambitions and the blessings of a spiritual life as he interacts with his mother and companions. The opening of the narrative introduces us to John Carey and his mother, Widow Carey, as they discuss his aspirations to partner in a pub business with a questionable character, Dick Brace. During this exchange, the widow expresses her concern for her son’s moral choices and the importance of seeking divine blessings in his endeavors. As John sets off to claim a legacy, he reflects on his mother’s steadfast faith and worries about the potential pitfalls awaiting him. The scene sets a tone of impending conflict between earthly ambitions and spiritual values, highlighting John's character as someone on the brink of significant life choices that are influenced by his mother's wisdom and affection. The reader is left considering the contrasts between worldly success and abiding faith as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Gall and Inglis, 1888
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories, English
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73275
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