Freebie of the Day May 6

Today's free ebook is a little bit of a diversion from what is usually offered. This resource comes in the form of grief counseling. If you have a friend or family that could use this resource, please feel free to share the link I have provided. This book is not in the public domain, so distribution rights apply here. The Erskines have allowed this book to be obtained from their website today for free.

Wednesday, May 6 - Our Children In Heaven (PDF ebook)

"Originally published in 1890, this completely forgotten little book by Dr. James Maple has truly been lost for decades... yet its pages contain a well-spring of comfort for all who have lost loved ones, little or old, to death. When we discovered it on the dusty shelf of an antique shop (the owner did not even know he had it), we knew that we had to make it available to hurting families again. It is our hope that many will find these messages a sweet balm for aching hearts." The Erskines

This book is written by a doctor who obviously was closely acquainted with grieving parents and family of loved ones. His experience makes this book touching. It is beautifully written, filled with wisdom, poetry, and Scripture. The following is from the preface:

"CHILDREN are as a ray of sunshine in our homes, bringing joy and gladness. They come as angels of innocence and beauty, awakening new thoughts, kindling holier feelings, leading us to a higher and better life. A home without children, to me, is like heaven without angels; but our dear ones are not safe from the hand of disease and death. Truly the poet sings:"

"...there is no flock, however watched and tended
But one dead lamb is there.
There is no fireside, howsoever defended,
But has one vacant chair!"

"What a difference the death of a child makes in our hearts and homes. How it changes the tone of our thoughts and takes the warmth and beauty out of life."

"How the little children love us, and no traces
Linger of that smiling angel band.
Gone, forever gone, and in their places
Weary men and anxious women stand."

"The sermons embraced in this little book were written and preached at different and distant periods in a ministry of forty-five years, to comfort sorrowing parents who were mourning the loss of their dear little ones by the hand of death. They are now given to the public with the hope that they may be a comfort to many bleeding hearts."

Dr. James Maple 

Click here to download a copy of the revised and edited 44 page ebook:  

www.homeschoolfreebieoftheday.com