Bread Of God (1867)

The Bread of God is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Frederick Brock and published in 1867. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith Mayne. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is raised in a strict and religious household. She is deeply devoted to her faith and spends much of her time reading the Bible and attending church.As she grows older, Edith becomes increasingly aware of the poverty and suffering around her. She begins to question the teachings of her church and the role of wealth and privilege in society. Her search for answers leads her to the teachings of a charismatic preacher named John Wesley, who challenges her to live a life of service and sacrifice.As Edith becomes more involved in Wesley's ministry, she finds herself drawn to a young man named Arthur, who shares her passion for social justice. Together, they work to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized in their community, even as they face opposition from those who would maintain the status quo.The Bread of God is a powerful exploration of faith, love, and social justice in a rapidly changing world. Through the eyes of its heroine, readers are invited to consider the role of religion in shaping society and the responsibilities of those who hold power and privilege. With its vivid descriptions and compelling characters, this novel remains a timeless classic of Victorian literature.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.