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Lambert, George C. (George Cannon)
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Lambert, G. C. (George Cannon)
Gems of Reminiscence
Seventeenth Book of the Faith Promoting Series, Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement of Young Latter-day Saints
Reminiscences of James S. Brown, William J. Parkin, E.R.S. Schnelle, B.F. Cummings, Chauncey W. West, James Lawson, Wilford Woodruff, Heber J. Grant, Anson Call, J.M. Brown, T.R. Gledhill, Charles Lambert, and others.
Among cannibals -- Parkin reminiscense -- A sailor-saint's adventures -- Obtaining genealogies -- Warned by the spirit -- Recalled by Elder Heber J. Grant -- A busy life -- Elder Brown's experience -- Remarkable patriarchal blessing -- Lambert reminiscence -- A timely warning -- One of nature's gentlemen -- Praying to death.
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(http://mormontextsproject.org/)
"Gems of Reminiscence" by George C. Lambert is a compilation of faith-promoting stories written in the early 20th century. The book aims to inspire and encourage young members of the Latter-day Saint community by sharing remarkable accounts from the lives of faithful church members. Themes of divine intervention, personal sacrifice, and spiritual growth are highlighted throughout the collection, which is likely to resonate with those interested in religious narratives and faith-based stories. The opening of the work introduces the premise of sharing incidents that aim to bolster faith, accompanied by a historical and personal context. A significant focus is on James S. Brown, a Mormon missionary who experienced numerous adversities during his mission to the Society Islands. His journey is marked by miraculous events, including navigation through challenges posed by local opposition and the threat of violence. The narrative sets a tone of resilience and divine support as Brown confidently faces threats to his life, drawing on the promises made by church leaders, and ultimately leading to the conversion of many natives, showcasing the transformative power of faith amidst trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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