Project Gutenberg 2024-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 174 A. L. O. E. 1821 1893 A.L.O.E. Tucker, Charlotte Maria Tucker, C. M. The battle of life : $b or, What is a Christian $aUnited Kingdom :$bGall and Inglis, $c1888. A 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. "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.) 20240322132541aloe 1888 GB Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories, English Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: Religion/Spirituality 346146 2025-06-29T05:31:37.623859 text/html 321311 2024-03-28T03:10:13 text/html 510267 2025-06-29T05:31:41.870840 application/epub+zip 514559 2025-06-29T05:31:38.225815 application/epub+zip 198990 2025-06-29T05:31:37.910834 application/epub+zip 621258 2025-06-29T05:31:44.718837 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 604237 2025-06-29T05:31:41.545842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322681 2025-06-29T05:31:36.861865 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 302967 2024-03-28T03:10:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16891 2025-06-29T05:31:44.844802 application/rdf+xml 20454 2025-06-29T05:31:37.991825 image/jpeg 3099 2025-06-29T05:31:37.951814 image/jpeg 533878 2025-06-29T05:31:37.657857 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