Hans Christian Anderson
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John, saddened by his father’s death, nonetheless believes that his father has sent him into the wide world in search of his future bride. Always seeking to do good and confident of God’s protection, John takes to the road, and eventually falling into the company of another man who does good likewise. This travelling companion almost seems to have magical powers in his ability to heal and help. John immediately loves the princess of a distant land, but he must save her from the spell of an evil sorcerer in order to win her as his bride. This his does with the help of his travelling companion, who once they are wed, reveals himself as the spirit of one for whom John once did good and vanishes from their sight.
Doctrine: The Trinity. The father watches over John from heaven, John saves his bride by dipping her three times in a pool of water, and he is savior only through the wisdom and counsel of another “Helper,” the Travelling Companion.
Audience: Junior High
Use: Tell a shortened version of the story to the class as part of preparation.
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