Light On Little Graves (1848)

Light On Little Graves is a book published by the American Sunday School Union in 1848. It is a collection of stories and poems about the deaths of children and the comfort that can be found in religion. The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of death and mourning. The first section explores the idea of death as a natural part of life, while the second section looks at the grief and sadness that comes with losing a child. The third and final section offers hope and consolation, with stories and poems that emphasize the idea of eternal life and the reunion of loved ones in heaven. Throughout the book, the authors use language and imagery that is meant to be accessible to children, with the goal of helping young readers understand and cope with the loss of a sibling, friend, or family member. Overall, Light On Little Graves is a poignant and heartfelt collection of writings that speaks to the universal experience of grief and the power of faith in times of sorrow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.