The Lamplighter: How The Light of God Overcomes Darkness

By Maria Susanna Cummins

The young ragamuffin, Gerty, exists in a life of neglect and cruelty. A forgotten orphan robbed of all hope, love, and even the basic necessities of life, barely holding on in the dark denizen of her desparate circumstances. But one fateful night, a flickering flame is lit to guide her out of her miserable existance.By the grace shown from a kind old soul, one Trueman Flint, a humble lamplighter whose very moniker portends the truth and illumination he will provide little Gerty, God supplies her deliverance. Like the spark from his flint, Trueman's kindness ignites a blaze that will chase away Gerty's bleak existence. Taken into True's modest home, Gerty begin a new life; one of extraordinary transformation. Under the nurturing guidance of True, his caring grandson Willie, and the insightful blind young woman Emily Graham, Gerty's eyes are opened to the marvels of knowledge, virtue, and a God-wrought self-esteem.As she blossoms from an unloved waif into an educated, resilient young student, Gerty's journey becomes one of spiritual ascendence. The light True kindles is not merely that of the street lamps, but the "True light" of God that illuminates Gerty's soul and ignites an unquenchable desire for wisdom.This wholesome and uplifting narrative illustrates how the kindness of one humble man brought temporal redemption to a lost child and introduced her to the ultimate Redeemer of lost souls. Author Maria Susanna Cummins weaves a poignant tapestry celebrating the power of love, guidance, and the grace of God. It is a testament to the potential that lies within every child created in the image of the Almighty. This time-tested classic will inspire you to become a Lamplighter to those lost in darkness. You will never forget this beautiful story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610100387
• ISBN13: 9781610100380
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Great Christian Books
• Length: 383 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"