The Gift by Mary Alice Walton (1910)
When a young woman named Sarah is diagnosed with a terminal illness, she is determined to make the most of her remaining time. She sets out on a journey to find the perfect gift for her beloved husband, John. Along the way, she meets a mysterious stranger who helps her to discover the true meaning of love and life. As Sarah's journey takes her to unexpected places, she discovers the power of friendship and the importance of living life to the fullest. With the help of her newfound friends, Sarah is able to find the perfect gift for John and give him the most precious gift of all—the gift of life. The Gift is a heartwarming story of hope and courage in the face of adversity. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, love can still shine through.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 131 words
First lines
God calls you, my Daughter -- I hear the sweet voice Of Jesus our Saviour, He would make you His choice, To work in His vineyard, to teach in His name; He'd give you the power, lost souls to reclaim.
I give you, my darling, an offering to Him Who died to redeem us, to save us from sin; Be filled with His spirit, be strong in the strife, Bring souls unto Jesus, in Christ there is life.
And when all is over and we meet on the shore Of Heaven's fair Jordan, to part nevermore, With Christ ever present to soothe away tears, All pain we'll forget of these sorrowful years.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 131 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The Gift is a work of fiction written by Mary Alice Walton.
- Romance — The Gift is a romantic story about two people who find love in unexpected places.
- Mystery — The Gift contains elements of mystery as the characters try to uncover the truth about their pasts.
- Fantasy — The Gift contains elements of fantasy as the characters explore a magical world.
Tags
Poetry · bring · calls · choice · christ · died · fair · filled · forget · god · hear · jesus