My Autobiography: Some Events Pathetic But Absolutely True1861 - 74 pages |
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... Thought of GOD , an ever fresh and radiant Possibility . " I have watched the rising of a small stream of water after a hard rain . I noticed how the force of water brought big sticks , little sticks , leaves , straw and all kinds of ...
... Thought of GOD , an ever fresh and radiant Possibility . " I have watched the rising of a small stream of water after a hard rain . I noticed how the force of water brought big sticks , little sticks , leaves , straw and all kinds of ...
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... thought it was time to go to bed . They began to chatter their little sleepy song until I put them to bed . The eclipse lasted about one hour , then the sun came out just as bright as ever . Then I let the little turkeys out from their ...
... thought it was time to go to bed . They began to chatter their little sleepy song until I put them to bed . The eclipse lasted about one hour , then the sun came out just as bright as ever . Then I let the little turkeys out from their ...
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... thought struck me . I could do what Mrs. Hill always did ; give him a glass of good Cattoba grape wine and a plate of cookies . After he drank the wine I had poured for him and eaten the little plate of cookies , he said , " I'm still ...
... thought struck me . I could do what Mrs. Hill always did ; give him a glass of good Cattoba grape wine and a plate of cookies . After he drank the wine I had poured for him and eaten the little plate of cookies , he said , " I'm still ...
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... thought the doll or the folks going was the cause . She had shed tears when she said goodbye , but I knew the why of the tears in my eyes . She seemed so cross , she shook me and said , " Take the apple parings and stuff from the ...
... thought the doll or the folks going was the cause . She had shed tears when she said goodbye , but I knew the why of the tears in my eyes . She seemed so cross , she shook me and said , " Take the apple parings and stuff from the ...
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... thought . I could go to Marcella Flesher Williamson's 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 ...
... thought . I could go to Marcella Flesher Williamson's 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 ...
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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.