Samuel the Prophet Chapter 1. — His Parentage. Chapter 2. — His Birth Chapter 3. — His Mother's song Chapter 4. — His Childhood Chapter 5. — His Predecessor Chapter 6. — His Call Chapter 7. — His Early Ministry Chapter 8. — His Twenty Years' Silence Chapter 9. — His Ministry Resumed Chapter 10. — His Rejection Chapter 11. — His Successor Chapter 12. — His Resignation Chapter 13. — His Farewell Address Chapter 14. — His Last Activities Chapter 15. — His Crowning Act Chapter 16. — His Death and After

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