Always in His Keeping is a fine little book with a precious story and a good Biblical lesson. It has very few problems, except that it is too mature for very young ears, and some readers may find problems in the theology. Nevertheless it is an encouraging story - one guaranteed to make you say “well, at least my life’s not as bad as that!”
The first chapter tells us some about Vincent (the narrator and man who may have written the story), how he and his sister met two young children and how, many years later, the two boys were reunited. But the real story (chapters 2-12) is the tale, reportedly a true one, of Lenny and Alice.
Kidnapped at an early age, Lenny can barely remember his mother, father, or home. Alice only knows about it from his stories. Slowly they begin to piece together the mystery of their past - and the mystery of a loving God. As they travel England and Scotland with their “Uncle Jerry” and “Aunt Elizabeth” they stumble on clues. A miniature painting of their mother and a few overheard words lead them closer to discovering why they are different from everyone else in the acting troupe they perform with. A Bible and a few kind words from strangers show them that they are not forgotten by their Father in Heaven.
Vincent and his sister become interested in Lenny and Alice after meeting them in the Highlands of Scotland but soon loose any way of finding them. Sometime later, the two lonely waifs hear the preaching of Mr. Wesley and are greatly encouraged. Soon after that, however, they are thrown into some serious trouble. Don’t worry, though, these two lost little children are “always in His keeping”.
Title: Always in His Keeping
OR The Missing Children
Author: Author Unknown
Setting: England
Main Character: Lenny
Original Book Printed: 1868
This Printing: Fourth, January 2011
Pub: Lamplighter Publishing
Series: NA
ISBN: 978-1-58474-023-0
Chapters: 12
Pages: 156
Pages/Chapter: 13
Additional Stories: None
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