YOUNG CHRISTIAN'S SUNDAY MORNINGS: OR, CHRISTIAN TRUTH AS SET FORTH IN THE LITURGY, IN A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN A MOTHER AND HER CHILD. BY THE AUTHOR OF 'THE HAPPY FAMILY;" SIMPLE RULES FOR THOSE IN HUMBLE LIFE;" ETC. ETC. A New Edition. BRIGHTON: H. S. KING, 1 NORTH STREET, AND 44 EAST STREET. LONDON: HAMILTON, ADAMS AND CO. 1853. 138. d. 143. PREFACE. THE object of this little book is to explain, simply and clearly, and with ideas suited to the comprehension of the "Little Ones of Christ's Flock," the meaning of each part of the Service which they attend at Church. It is very difficult for even grown persons to take an interest in, or to sit quietly while, anything is going on which they do not understand; and it is much more difficult for Children. The Author has, therefore, gone through the entire service, and endeavoured to explain each part, in the simple language she used with her own children; listening to their questions and remarks, relating anecdotes and narratives bearing on the subject, and unfolding the spirituality of our admirable Liturgy, by constant reference to God's Holy Word. BRIGHTON, THE YOUNG CHRISTIAN'S SUNDAY MORNINGS. DIALOGUE I. Mamma.-I was sorry to observe my dear little Caroline very inattentive at church last Sunday; she did not appear to be thinking of the words which she was repeating after the clergyman, but was looking about, and pulling off and putting on her gloves, and sometimes sitting down whilst others were standing, and standing whilst others were sitting, and seemed to have forgotten that she was in the house of God. Why was this, my dear child? Was it right? |