True Womanhood: Memorials of Eliza HesselHamilton, Adams, and Company, 1859 - 317 pages |
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... fought her doubts and gatherd strength . She would not make her judgment blind . She faced the spectres of the mind And laid them : thus she came at length To find a stronger faith her own . See page 29 . 1 1. The Wharfe at Boston Spa .
... fought her doubts and gatherd strength . She would not make her judgment blind . She faced the spectres of the mind And laid them : thus she came at length To find a stronger faith her own . See page 29 . 1 1. The Wharfe at Boston Spa .
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... strength is developed - An incident turned to good account - Mrs . Stowe's Sunny Memories -Her deep interest in an Italian - Phases of Inner Life - The employments of heaven - War - Perils of her early mental history -Parker Willis ...
... strength is developed - An incident turned to good account - Mrs . Stowe's Sunny Memories -Her deep interest in an Italian - Phases of Inner Life - The employments of heaven - War - Perils of her early mental history -Parker Willis ...
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... strength of her conjugal and maternal affection , and whose peculiarly trying circumstances gave an opportunity for the full development of that self- devoted , disinterested , Christian heroism , which her children will remember with ...
... strength of her conjugal and maternal affection , and whose peculiarly trying circumstances gave an opportunity for the full development of that self- devoted , disinterested , Christian heroism , which her children will remember with ...
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... strength to struggle on and combat with the trial . I thank you for your remarks . Doubtless I am now preparing either to battle with greater trials , or enjoy future quiet with a mind capable of appre- ciating it more fully . I have ...
... strength to struggle on and combat with the trial . I thank you for your remarks . Doubtless I am now preparing either to battle with greater trials , or enjoy future quiet with a mind capable of appre- ciating it more fully . I have ...
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... strength of mind and grasp of thought , has brought another order of talent into the service of her God , and one , which had it been unsanc- tified , would most probably have degenerated into a sickly sentimentality . I am very glad I ...
... strength of mind and grasp of thought , has brought another order of talent into the service of her God , and one , which had it been unsanc- tified , would most probably have degenerated into a sickly sentimentality . I am very glad I ...
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Page 167 - Down the dark future, through long generations, The echoing sounds grow fainter and then cease; And like a bell, with solemn, sweet vibrations, I hear once more the voice of Christ say, "Peace !" Peace ! and no longer from its brazen portals The blast of War's great organ shakes the skies ! But beautiful as songs of the immortals, The holy melodies of love arise.
Page 1 - A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
Page 166 - Were half the power, that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth, bestowed on camps and courts, Given to redeem the human mind from error, There were no need of arsenals nor forts: The warrior's name would be a name abhorred!
Page 307 - For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Page 281 - He looks abroad into the varied field Of nature, and though poor perhaps compared With those whose mansions glitter in his sight, Calls the delightful scenery all his own. His are the mountains, and the valleys his, And the resplendent rivers. His to enjoy With a propriety that none can feel, But who, with filial confidence inspired, Can lift to heaven an unpresumptuous eye, And smiling say —
Page 298 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
Page 52 - Just as I am — and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come.
Page 52 - JUST as I am, without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God ! I come...
Page 118 - Have not I commanded thee ? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Page 102 - O the one life within us and abroad, Which meets all motion and becomes its soul, A light in sound, a sound-like power in light...