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The
Book The story centers on James, a godly gardener, and his young daughter, Mary. Their happy and simple life is disrupted when Mary is accused and convicted of theft. At her trial, Mary tells the truth, maintaining her innocence in spite of great pressure. Convicted as thief and accomplice, Mary and her father begin their sentence for the crime. Continuing
his lessons from nature about the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ,
James encourages Mary through this trial and prepares her for the
next, greater blow.
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Now
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This
useful little volume, last published in 1892, has been republished by
SAT Publications! It has long been out of print and additional copies
sought; and now, you can have a copy of your own or give one as a gift.
...Mary's
favorite flowers were
the violet, the lily, and the rose, and James loved to find in them
emblems of the graces of the mind, which he wished her to cultivate...
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This
story is
an excellent description
of the workings
of God's Providence.
Excerpts
In order to provide you with a flavor of this book, we are listing some excerpts.
The first one will give you an idea of the Scriptural content and lessons
to be found throughout The Basket of Flowers.
"In the season of roses and lilies, James said one morning, pointing to the spotless white of a beautiful lily, rendered still more dazzling by the rays of the sun shining full upon it, "This lily, my dear child, is the emblem of purity. How easily its bright leaves are stained! Scarcely can they be touched when they are injured. Thus the very approach of vice pollutes and corrupts the soul. Pray, dear Mary, for purity of heart. Remember that though polluted by nature, we may nevertheless be washed free from stain in the Fountain opened for sin and for uncleanness, and that God has promised that though 'our sins are red as crimson, they shall be white as snow.' None but the pure in heart shall see God; none but those washed and clothed in the spotless white robe of Christ's righteousness shall ever sit down at the marriage-supper of the Lamb. Let the rose," he said, "be the emblem of modesty, as it resembles the blush which rises to the cheek of a modest girl. But there is another lesson to be learned from the rose: after its beautiful colors have faded, it still retains its fragrance; when its leaves are brown and withered, they are even sweeter than in their fresh and lovely youth. Thus it is, dear Mary, with a True Christian. Thus let it be with you. The cheek of youth will fade, outward beauty will decay, but strive to acquire those graces of the mind which are unfading and imperishable.'"
"James' garden became celebrated for its beauty in all the neighborhood... James took advantage of his daughter's love for flowers, to give her many lessons of heavenly wisdom...He first spoke to her of the first garden where man was placed, and of his sad expulsion from it, - of the garden as the emblem of (Mary's) own soul, given her to cultivate, and to bring forth fruit to God..."
"...This was a severe trial to Mary. She was long silent. She was tempted to say that she had...but she resisted the temptation. "No," said she at length, as if speaking to herself; "it is better to die than to sin. I cannot save my father's life if it is only to be done by sinning against God. I will still trust thee, O my God; thou wilt yet save us...' "
"...the Count and his family left the capitol...Mary accompanied them..."
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