Agathos: The Rocky Island And Other Sunday Stories (1905) - Softcover

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SUNDAY STORIES. I. AGATHOS; OR, THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD. THERE was once a brave King whose country was visited by a very fierce and deadly Dragon. The King chose out therefore some of his best soldiers, and sent them into that part of the land where this Dragon Tas doing so much mischief. Before they went, he said to them-' You all know that I have fought with this Dragon and conquered and smote him, though he put forth all his rage and power against me. All my faithful followers must tread in my footsteps; they must overcome as I overcame, and then they shall sit upon the steps of my throne. Therefore I send you out to fight with this monster. and my strength shall go forth with you in the battle. Be therefore upon your guard. If you remember my words, and call upon my name in the time of danger; and above all, if you take and use boldly all the armour I have pro

Table of Contents

ACATHOS; OR THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD • - 11; THE RAVENS IN THE FAM[NE • 22; THE MA~ IN THE DUNGEON ~ t • 28; THIt CHILDREN AND THE LION t • 35; THE STORM AT SEA ~ • 40; THE TWO ROADS • • 48; THE SPRING MORNING • • ~ • • S9; THlt RUNNERS • • • 01 • • 85; THE YOUNG SHEPHERD • • • • 101; THIt TENT ON THIt PLAIN-HOLY BAPTJS~ • 106

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