Mary: The Queen of the House of David and Mother of Jesus / The Story of Her Life

Chapter 45: FOOTNOTES

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About This Book

The narrative traces the life of the mother of Jesus through a devotional blend of scriptural account and traditional material, recounting pivotal moments of calling, motherhood, and steadfast devotion while highlighting virtues such as humility, faithfulness, and compassionate service. Chapters mix biographical retelling with reflective commentary and moral instruction, portraying her influence within family and community, the consolations she offers amid suffering, and examples of feminine strength and caretaking. Illustrations and an exhortatory introduction frame the portrait in an evangelical, inspirational tone that encourages piety and charitable action.

“Virgin and Mother of Our Dear Redeemer

...

If our Faith had given Us Nothing More

Than this Example of all Womanhood,

So Mild, so Strong, so Good,

So Patient, Peaceful, Loyal, Loving, Pure,

This Were Enough to Prove It Higher and Truer

Than All the Creeds the World Had Known Before.”

HENRY W. LONGFELLOW.

FOOTNOTES

[1] Jamison.

[2] The Magnificat.