MARY JONES

Mary Jones was a young Welsh girl who longed for a Bible of her own. It was a vain hope as money was scarce. But her desire grew and she became even more determined; she started saving money so she could buy her very own copy.It took six years but finally Mary had enough to realise her dream. She was 15 and needed to walk to Bala, over 25 miles away, to buy her Bible. Excited, she set off in bare feet and finally reached the home of Thomas Charles – only to be told he had no more Bibles for sale. Heartbroken, she began to weep. Her despair touched Mr Charles, who found her a Bible, and made him think what could be done for others such as Mary.
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