The Basket of Flowers
1823
The Basket of Flowers
1823
The Basket of Flowers is a children's novel by Christoph von Schmid, first published in 1823. Set in Germany, it follows Mary, the daughter of a humble gardener, as she navigates the challenges of faith and virtue after being wrongfully accused of theft. The story explores themes of integrity, resilience, and the importance of trust in God, as Mary faces trials that test her character. This work is notable for its moral lessons and its portrayal of Christian values in a juvenile fiction context.
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“It is better to die for the truth than to live for a lie. Let it cost me what it will, I will not depart from the truth, even to save my own or my father’s life. I will obey God, and trust Him for the rest.””
— Christoph von Schmid
“Learn to understand the real beauty of simplicity.””
— Christoph von Schmid
“Our heart is a garden, which the good God has given us to cultivate, and we must always be aware of the weeds that grow without observation. It is necessary that we should unceasingly apply ourselves to the cultivation of the good and the extraction of the evil which might take root.””
— Christoph von Schmid
“There is nothing to fear on earth but sin. Prison and death are nothing compared to a guilty conscience. If we are destined to suffer unjustly, if all the world forsake us, God will not. Whatever happens, then, let us put our trust in God.””
— Christoph von Schmid
“A conscience at ease is a pillow on which we may sleep soundly even in a dungeon.””
— Christoph von Schmid
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