Children of the Sun
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It contains photographs and illustrations to accompany the many fun and interesting stories, anecdotes and poems throughout this classic Japanese children's book.
Kids and parents will learn about Japanese culture and history from a Christian perspectivesomething very unique indeed!
William Clark
William Clark shares unique and intriguing insights in his stories. Whether they are nonfiction or fiction, his stories are unforgettable and brimming with inspiration and humor. Clark’s honest portrayal of his characters entertain and allure the reader. Clark writes from the heart and will touch your heart. “A Walk on the Sunny Side” brings joy to the young and the young at heart. The twenty-three stories lead the reader to wanting more. The entertaining book contains stories of inspiration, humor and adventure. The two mega, adventure stories about America’s frontier will delight the reader from beginning to end. “Silver Lining in the Black Hills” is dedicated to the Lakota Tribe, and “Apples, Pears and the 1790’s Frontier” is dedicated to the Delaware Tribe. Clark honors these great Native Americans. “Feather Gump” is one of funniest stories in print. You will love this country celebrity. Clark writes about a true brush with death in “Out of Control”. As a teen, Clark teased his dad about believing in UFOs. Clark writes about witnessing one and receiving an official documentation. Have you ever wondered what church could be like? Clark writes a true experience about a special church service: “Down in Missouri”. Clark also writes about a true angelic experience, “On a Quiet Sunday Evening”. He shares a scene from his teens that he sees mentally again and again in “Hoosier Autumn”.
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Children of the Sun - William Clark
THE DAWN
For the beautiful morning
After a restful night,
For food and clothing warm
We thank Thee, Heavenly Father.
(Courtesy of Nihon Kirisutokyodan Sambika Iinkai. Children's hymn in Japanese, copyright release no. 88)
Our baby
A Little One Is Born
A little one is born.
What dreams are born with him.
What longings, hopes, and wishes
Fill his parents’ hearts this day.
A little heathen child is born,
Born to worship idols deaf,
Born to honor ancestors dead,
Born to live with superstitions,
Born to die?
Oh, why should it be?
This little babe should hear of Jesus,
This little soul would trust I’m sure.
Baby dear, I’ll come to your land.
Just wait, I’ll soon be there ...
A walk with Grandpa
Special Occasions for a Japanese Baby
In Japan babies are usually born at their grandmother’s house. Right away they are given a bath in a big wooden tub.
7th Day: On this day the tiny baby has his first haircut. With a straight razor his head and neck are shaven, leaving just a black fringe on the top of his head. Then all of the relatives come to a dinner of red rice (rice and red beans cooked together). The rice is very pretty and tasty, with sesame seed and salt sprinkled on top. At this time, too, the new baby is given his name.
Baby doesn’t like the good-luck dragon!
More Special Days for Baby
32nd Day: Today Baby is dedicated to the neighborhood gods. The baby is dressed in a beautiful, embroidered silk kimono and taken on his grandmother’s back. Before they enter the Shinto shrine’s courtyard, the grandmother dips water from a stone trough and washes her mouth and hands.
Above the shrine door is a metal gong which Grandmother rings and then claps her hands twice and bows low. Soon the priest, wearing a bright silk brocade robe, waves a paper broom over the baby’s head and says some special words. In this way he tries to