The Good Shepherd - A Life of Christ for Children by Anonymous
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page 41 of 62 (66%)
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[Illustration: The shepherd's care (3rd version).] CHAPTER X THE PRODIGAL SON, AND OTHER STORIES. One day, when the mothers of Perea brought their little ones to Jesus, the disciples found fault with them for coming, and tried to keep them away. But when Jesus saw what the disciples were doing He was much displeased, and said to them-- 'SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN, AND FORBID THEM NOT, TO COME UNTO ME: FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.' And He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them. Jesus used to tell some very beautiful stories as He went slowly through the Holy Land. We have not room for all, but I must tell you two or three, and I will tell you them exactly as Jesus first told them. 'A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 'And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and |
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