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The story of Mary Jones and her Bible inspired the founding of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Mary Jones (16 December 1784 – 28 December 1864) was a Welsh girl who, at the age of fifteen, walked twenty-six miles barefoot across the countryside to buy a copy of the Welsh Bible from Thomas Charles because she did not have one. [2]
Over the the years many books and articles about Mary Jones and her Bible have been rather fictionalised by the writers’ imaginations. However, the basic narrative elements are true and can be verified from Welsh records of those times which have been translated into English in more recent years.
The story of a young girl who saved for six years and walked twenty-six miles to own a Bible in her own language. Many years ago, a little girl lived with her mother in a small grey stone cottage in the Welsh countryside. Her home was in a green valley in the shadow of a mountain, and from there you could sometimes see the sea in the far distance.
- Daydreams
- "God Will Give Me A Bible!"
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- The Day Arrives
- Mary Jones Takes A Long Walk
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"Mary, Mary!" Exasperation filled Molly Jones' voice. "Where could that girl be? She usually has her chores finished by now. Maaaary..." Her mother's call interrupted six-year-old Mary Jone's daydreams, and she remembered the chores. The sun was low in the sky as Mary dashed home to finish them. "Mother, I'm sorry I forgot my chores. I'll go finish...
When Mary Jones was eight or nine years old, a school opened in the village two miles away from her home town of Llanfi-hangel. Mary could barely contain her excitement when her mother told her the news. "I can't believe it, Mother! God has finally answered my prayers. Soon I'll be able to read the Bible myself!" Molly smiled at Mary's youthful opt...
"And how much did you earn today, Mary?" Molly asked fourteen-year-old Mary as she entered the house and went to the moneybox in the cupboard. "Only a few pennies today, Mother," Mary answered cheerfully as she dropped the money into the box. "But I'll have eggs to sell tomorrow and I'm taking in laundry next week!" Molly smiled at her daughter's e...
"Pastor, Pastor," sixteen-year-old Mary cried as she rushed up to her pastor. "I did it!" "Did what, child? Here, sit down for a minute and catch your breath." "I've finally saved enough money for my very own Welsh Bible! Can I get one here?" "Your very own Bible! Why, that is quite an accomplishment. But there are no Bibles for sale in these parts...
So, early the next morning, Mary set out on the long walk to Bala. With each mile, her feet ached more and more, for she walked barefoot so she wouldn't wear out her shoes. Upon arriving in Bala, Mary carefully pulled her shoes onto her red, swollen feet. She wanted to look her best when she bought her Bible! Mr. Charles heard the knock and went to...
Mary Jones and Her Bible,Christian Focus Publications, Nov. 2004. Shop Now Photo Credit: Llywelyn2000/Wikimedia Commons. This article is part of our People of Christianitycatalog that features the stories, meaning, and significance of well-known people from the Bible and history. Here are some of the most popular articles for knowing important figu...
Sep 22, 2017 · Mary Jones (1784-1864) was born into a very poor but devout Christian farming family in a tiny village called Llanfihangel-y-Pennant located at the foot of Cader Idris mountains in north Wales.
Mary Jones was born Dec. 16, 1784 in the Welsh village of Llanfihangely Pennant. From an early age, Mary longed to have a Bible in her own language that she could read. Mary’s dilemma was that it was well-nigh impossible for a Welsh child from a poor family to afford a Bible.
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Mary Jones was born Dec. 16, 1784 in the Welsh village of Llanfihangely Pennant. From an early age, Mary longed to have a Bible in her own language that she could read. Mary’s dilemma was that it was well-nigh impossible for a Welsh child from a poor family to afford a Bible.
