Comfortable Troubles

by Elizabeth Payson Prentiss

Lucy is so close to her family that it would break her heart to be separated from them. Yet if she is to regain her health, she must leave her loved ones, along with the many responsibilities she fulfills, and try to rest. With Lucy's journey come new trials. On more than one occasion you will want to rescue her and give Miss Prigott a piece of your mind!

While many would buckle under daily oppression, Lucy becomes stronger. She is encouraged by her mother’s teaching, “Almost anyone can run away from temptation. It is far nobler, and requires a higher degree of strength, to meet and conquer it.” With a determined spirit Lucy regains more than just her health.

Genres: Christian Fiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1854

About the author

ELIZABETH PRENTISS (1818 -1878) was the daughter of an early nineteenth-century revival preacher and began writing as a teenager. Born in 1818 in Portland, Maine, Prentiss was also the writer of the hymn "More Love to Thee, O Christ." Prentiss died in Vermont in 1878.

Reviews

[Liesl Back · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably my favorite Prentiss novel yet. The struggles of the main character, Lucy, really resonated with me. She had such a hunger for knowledge and wished to go to school and study, yet was hindered by poverty and cumbered with the cares of many siblings. The story takes interesting turns as Lucy struggles along and learns what is most important in life.

[Julie Shireman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was another well written by Elizabeth Prentiss. What leaves the deepest impression in the reader is the depth of theological truths conveyed in her writings. I would strongly encourage the reading of this book, and would implore the reader to consider the practical applications of this pious life the main character lives. ENJOY!!

[Chloe W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet story about being content to grow where God has placed you!

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has two titles and is also called The Flower of the Family.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some really good parts but it was hard to get into the story at first. It starts kind of abruptly and I didn't think the characters were introduced that well so I was alittle confused. I found it odd that Lucy had to practically do everything around the house even though she wasn't the oldest. After a few chapters I got into it more. I enjoyed seeing Helen become a Christian and progress in her character. I did find it kind of weird that everyone wanted Lucy to stay with them and kind of adopt her as their own, she had her own family that loved her so I dk. The different deaths at the end were sad, especially Arthur's and their mothers. I also think that she should have married sooner. Some of it just didn't flow, but other things were good.