Himes Publications announces the release of “Pebbles from the path of a Pilgrim” by Harriet B. Hastings. This is the second volume of the Advent Christian Classic Reprint series.

In her memoirs, Harriet B. Hastings, recounts her life as an 19^th century Christian woman evangelical leader. Harriet depicts the depths of the poverty and abuse of her early life. Only by God’s grace did Harriet respond to her deprivations with hope and trust in her Savior. She recounts her devotion to following God and the practical means by which she expressed her devotion to the Bible as her rule of faith and practice.

Harriet lived her commitment to doing what the Bible requested. She opened her house to those less fortunate than herself; generously shared her food and belongings, including giving away her husband’s second (of two) suits; and believed God would abundantly replace anything she gave to others. She also exhibited this compassionate service through: 1) rescuing young ladies from human trafficking and 2) undertaking relief work among the freed slaves and war impoverished residents in the post-Civil War south.

Not only did she support her husband, H. L. Hastings, in his itinerant evangelistic ministry, his publishing enterprises, and his anti-infidel campaign, she also engaged in evangelistic ministry herself. She shared freely the gospel with people and became a well-known evangelistic preacher and Bible teacher. This in a period where women did not frequently take such a public role in ministry.

“Pebbles From the Path of a Pilgrim” provides a glimpse into the life of a 19^th century Christian woman of faith and ministry. In so doing, it challenges the 21^st century readers to recommit their lives to loving and serving God with whole hearts.

Available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions.