The stories related in this book are all quite true. None of the boys and girls spoken of are made-up children, they are-or were-real boys and girls; we say are or were, for though some are children still, the greater number are grown up to be men and women. In a few instances, little children of whom our book speaks are no longer here on earth; but we have not written about children dying, as our object is to tell you how to LIVE, and to live for the Lord Jesus Christ. If we are His, and live for Him, we shall be ready to go to Him whenever He may call us.
We desire, first, dear young friends, that you may know the Good Shepherd in your hearts, and that you may each one heed His voice. Next, our desire is to show you how you may live to please Him.
The stories which have a star placed against them were written by friends, and were first printed in our Magazine, FAITHFUL WORDS. We have woven them into our book, and thus various pens contribute to make THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND HIS LAMBS a kind of little network, having running through it in bright colors the Name of Jesus, and the words of little children who love Him.
H. F. Witherby.