The Greatest is Charity. A Series of Eight Stories, Etc1872 |
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... passed unnoticed , it was an effort beyond his power to get up and unlock it . 66 Yet Mr Carleton was not one to sorrow as those who are without hope . " Religion does not destroy natural feeling ; and since " Jesus wept " at the grave ...
... passed unnoticed , it was an effort beyond his power to get up and unlock it . 66 Yet Mr Carleton was not one to sorrow as those who are without hope . " Religion does not destroy natural feeling ; and since " Jesus wept " at the grave ...
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... passed early youth , and one quite suited to carry on the gentle teaching of Laura's mother to her little pupil . She made almost a companion of the sensitive child , who loved her governess dearly , and improved in her studies under ...
... passed early youth , and one quite suited to carry on the gentle teaching of Laura's mother to her little pupil . She made almost a companion of the sensitive child , who loved her governess dearly , and improved in her studies under ...
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... passed on to the stairs she said to herself , Ah , I see how it will be- all Miss Laura's toys , which the darling has taken such care of so long , will soon be broken and done for . " But if nurse had followed them to the dining room ...
... passed on to the stairs she said to herself , Ah , I see how it will be- all Miss Laura's toys , which the darling has taken such care of so long , will soon be broken and done for . " But if nurse had followed them to the dining room ...
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... passed without a trial from one or other of her step - sisters , which she found it very hard to endure . Miss Wilson had to battle against Helen's pride , Lucy's sullen indifference , and Minnie's selfishness ; but her greatest ...
... passed without a trial from one or other of her step - sisters , which she found it very hard to endure . Miss Wilson had to battle against Helen's pride , Lucy's sullen indifference , and Minnie's selfishness ; but her greatest ...
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... passed the staircase window and saw the bright June sunshine , and thought of the drive to the town and the pleasure of shopping with mamma , the good intention vanished . Helen asked Laura the question whether she would ride in a ...
... passed the staircase window and saw the bright June sunshine , and thought of the drive to the town and the pleasure of shopping with mamma , the good intention vanished . Helen asked Laura the question whether she would ride in a ...
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Page vii - And doubtless the answer of every serious and reflecting mind must be, that in 'pure and undefiled religion,' in 'loving the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul, and with all our strength...
Page vi - And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.