My Autobiography: Some Events Pathetic But Absolutely True1861 - 74 pages |
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... grave . I was one among those who loved her . I knew the inscription . on the monument at the head of her grave . I thought , “ If God took her , she doesn't have any more trouble . I'll go to her grave ; surely HE will take me " . So I ...
... grave . I was one among those who loved her . I knew the inscription . on the monument at the head of her grave . I thought , “ If God took her , she doesn't have any more trouble . I'll go to her grave ; surely HE will take me " . So I ...
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... grave . You may say that the darkness frightened me , but that was not the reason I was frightened ; instead it was the dread of facing a " brawling woman " who was sure to mete out some sort of cruel punishment to me . I realized that ...
... grave . You may say that the darkness frightened me , but that was not the reason I was frightened ; instead it was the dread of facing a " brawling woman " who was sure to mete out some sort of cruel punishment to me . I realized that ...
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... them were so unlike any that I was used to that my whole being seemed to respond and take a new lease on life . She never referred to the broken dishes or the running away in my presence . Part 2 THE LONELY GRAVE On a high hill above 34.
... them were so unlike any that I was used to that my whole being seemed to respond and take a new lease on life . She never referred to the broken dishes or the running away in my presence . Part 2 THE LONELY GRAVE On a high hill above 34.
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Some Events Pathetic But Absolutely True Ellen Gray. Part 2 THE LONELY GRAVE On a high hill above the Ohio River and in the state of West Virginia there stands a towering monument which marks " A Lonely Grave " . This grave is the ...
Some Events Pathetic But Absolutely True Ellen Gray. Part 2 THE LONELY GRAVE On a high hill above the Ohio River and in the state of West Virginia there stands a towering monument which marks " A Lonely Grave " . This grave is the ...
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... grave than see you go away , but knowing things as they are , I shouldn't want you to stay . I want you to listen to this advice , be a good girl , and if you ever have a home of your own , keep it and it will keep you . " As he bid me ...
... grave than see you go away , but knowing things as they are , I shouldn't want you to stay . I want you to listen to this advice , be a good girl , and if you ever have a home of your own , keep it and it will keep you . " As he bid me ...
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Page 67 - There are lonely hearts to cherish, While the days are going by ; There are weary souls who perish, While the days are going by...
Page 5 - Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever-fresh and radiant possibility.
Page 30 - No. 93. /"\H, how sweet when we mingle with kindred spirits here, ^-' And tell of Jesus and His love ! When by faith we can see Him, and feel His presence near, And lift our longing souls above. We shall meet on the banks of the river ; happy, happy there for evermore. We shall dwell with the angels, and join with choral song, our loved ones, loved ones gone before.
Page 74 - Eureka! this the purpose I pursue ; For, behold, a god hath called me, and his service I shall do! " Brother, seek thy calling likewise, thou wert destined for the same; Sloth is sin, and toil is worship, and the soul demands an aim : Who neglects the ordination, he shall not escape the blame.
Page 53 - I thanked her and wanted to know if there was something that I could do for her, but she answered, "Never mind, child, you do well to do the things you are compelled to do.
Page 41 - Hill, but he heard me crying and came to me and asked me what the matter was. I told him. He said, "Never mind, daughter, I'll tell Mother to go look herself. She'll see no little potatoes.