Jessica's First Prayer

Jessica's First Prayer by Hesba Stretton is a classic children's book that tells the story of a young girl named Jessica who lives on the streets of London. Jessica is poor and homeless, and she spends her days begging for food and money. One day, she stumbles into a church and sees a statue of Jesus on the cross. She kneels down and says a prayer, asking Jesus to help her find a home and a family. Soon after, Jessica meets a kind old woman named Mrs. Gubbins who takes her in and gives her a place to live. Jessica is overjoyed to have a home and a family, and she continues to pray and thank Jesus for his help. However, when Mrs. Gubbins falls ill, Jessica realizes that she needs to do something to help her new family. With the help of a kind doctor and some generous friends, Jessica is able to save Mrs. Gubbins' life and bring her back to health. Jessica's First Prayer is a heartwarming story about the power of faith and the importance of helping others. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of children and adults alike. Hesba Stretton's simple yet powerful storytelling and vivid descriptions of life in Victorian London make this book a must-read for anyone who loves a good tale of hope, perseverance, and love.Without a shade of change upon her small face, she covered the penny with her foot, and drew it in carefully towards her, while she continued to chatter fluently to him. For a moment a feeling of pain shot a pang through Daniel's heart; and then he congratulated himself on having entrapped the young thief. It was time to be leaving now; but before he went he would make her move her bare foot, and disclose the penny concealed beneath it, and then he would warn her never to venture near his stall again. This was her gratitude, he thought; he had given her two breakfasts and more kindness than he had shown to any fellow-creature for many a long year; and, at the first chance, the young jade turned upon him, and robbed him!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.