Project Gutenberg 2005-01-05 Public domain in the USA. 185 Brady, Cyrus Townsend 1861 1920 And Thus He Came: A Christmas Fantasy E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "And Thus He Came: A Christmas Fantasy" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a Christmas-themed novella written in the early 20th century. This fictional work delves into deeply spiritual and moral messages, using the backdrop of Christmas to explore themes of redemption, hope, and the impact of selflessness through various characters across different scenarios. The book features a poignant narrative that resonates with the core essence of Christmas and invites readers to reflect on their values and actions. The story unfolds through a series of vignettes, each introducing a different character facing moral dilemmas, personal hardships, or existential crises. From a woman in a dance hall grappling with her choices, to a wealthy industrialist who encounters a manifestation of child labor issues, to a dying soldier seeking forgiveness, all characters are ultimately confronted by a divine figure symbolizing hope and compassion. As these diverse individuals navigate their struggles, their paths intertwine with the presence of Christ, symbolizing solace and salvation. The novella culminates in a series of transformative events that emphasize the enduring message of love, faith, and the miraculous power of believing in something greater, making it a reflective read during the holiday season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christmas stories PZ Text Children's Fiction Christmas Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: Religion/Spirituality 83775 2025-06-06T09:47:17.231978 text/html 85189 2020-12-19T03:45:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 622075 2025-06-06T09:47:24.260987 application/epub+zip 621550 2025-06-06T09:47:21.063008 application/epub+zip 95992 2025-06-06T09:47:19.631988 application/epub+zip 769595 2025-06-06T09:47:26.582950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 751555 2025-06-06T09:47:23.307959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180791 2022-09-07T17:22:49.228332 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70947 2023-09-07T04:16:37.646425 text/plain 16173 2025-06-06T09:47:26.725935 application/rdf+xml 17339 2025-06-06T09:47:20.202999 image/jpeg 3985 2025-06-06T09:47:19.915975 image/jpeg 641884 2025-06-06T09:47:17.259996 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia