A Wreath from Jessamine Lawn: Or, Free Grace the Flower that Never Fadesauthoress, 1831 - Death |
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Page 168
... Charles to sell them at Bath ; and I can spin thread , and bleach it on the good dame's grass - plat , and get money for that too . " Tears and smiles were mingled together on the mother's face , while she listened to this sweetly ...
... Charles to sell them at Bath ; and I can spin thread , and bleach it on the good dame's grass - plat , and get money for that too . " Tears and smiles were mingled together on the mother's face , while she listened to this sweetly ...
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... Charles , as Mary called the grandson of dame Brown , was as goodnatured as his venerable grandmother , at whose call he was always ready ; and as the old dame said , " heaven mended her loss by his father's death , in making the boy so ...
... Charles , as Mary called the grandson of dame Brown , was as goodnatured as his venerable grandmother , at whose call he was always ready ; and as the old dame said , " heaven mended her loss by his father's death , in making the boy so ...
Page 170
... Charles Brown had brought his little horse wagon to the door , and ob- served to his grandmother , that he was going within four miles of Bristol , and that if she had any errands for him to do in the city , he could as well go on . Mrs ...
... Charles Brown had brought his little horse wagon to the door , and ob- served to his grandmother , that he was going within four miles of Bristol , and that if she had any errands for him to do in the city , he could as well go on . Mrs ...
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... Charles to inquire about Mr.'s estate . But my tears , dear , pursued she , thou must not mind . They proceed from weakness , that indulges a sorrow I ought to overcome . Fortunately , Susan heard Mary's exclama- tion , as the door of ...
... Charles to inquire about Mr.'s estate . But my tears , dear , pursued she , thou must not mind . They proceed from weakness , that indulges a sorrow I ought to overcome . Fortunately , Susan heard Mary's exclama- tion , as the door of ...
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... Charles Worthy , it was thought a great match for her ; but ah ! she would say , " the fairest prospects are often blighted ; " and I have reason to be thankful that trouble has worked for my soul's good . Charles , too - and Captain ...
... Charles Worthy , it was thought a great match for her ; but ah ! she would say , " the fairest prospects are often blighted ; " and I have reason to be thankful that trouble has worked for my soul's good . Charles , too - and Captain ...
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Page 224 - God that made the world, and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands ; neither is worshipped with men's hands ; as though he needed any thing ; seeing he giveth to all, life, and breath, and all things...
Page 159 - Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people; for unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord.
Page 40 - But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel : ' And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh...
Page 110 - I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him against that day.
Page 173 - Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hatli promised to them that love him ? 6 But ye have despised the poor.
Page 107 - Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized...
Page 234 - Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Page 45 - I am crucified with Christ ; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me ; and the life that I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Page 114 - And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee : though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation ; I will trust, and not be afraid ; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song ; he also is become my salvation.
Page 57 - ... eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.