The Greatest is Charity. A Series of Eight Stories, Etc1872 |
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... sure all the religion in the Bible is contained in that short chapter . " " Yes , my dear child , I believe it is ; but there are few who see the true value of these beautiful attributes of charity , and yet they are so simple that ...
... sure all the religion in the Bible is contained in that short chapter . " " Yes , my dear child , I believe it is ; but there are few who see the true value of these beautiful attributes of charity , and yet they are so simple that ...
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... sure you ought to have something , and I've brought your breakfast . ” " Thank you , Janet . Of course I can't be angry ; it's very kind and thoughtful of you : set down the tray , I'll try to eat something presently . Is Miss Laura ...
... sure you ought to have something , and I've brought your breakfast . ” " Thank you , Janet . Of course I can't be angry ; it's very kind and thoughtful of you : set down the tray , I'll try to eat something presently . Is Miss Laura ...
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... sure to hear the cuckoo . " Miss Wilson readily agreed , but she sighed as she spoke . The sigh stopped Laura's skipping step ; she drew closer to her governess : " Oh dear ! everybody is sighing this morning , " she said , " and ...
... sure to hear the cuckoo . " Miss Wilson readily agreed , but she sighed as she spoke . The sigh stopped Laura's skipping step ; she drew closer to her governess : " Oh dear ! everybody is sighing this morning , " she said , " and ...
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... you are in bed , he has to sit alone and think of his trouble ; so that I am sure you will not be surprised that he should want to have a companion — one that will love him , and attend to his wishes 14 " CHARITY SEEKETH NOT HER OWN . "
... you are in bed , he has to sit alone and think of his trouble ; so that I am sure you will not be surprised that he should want to have a companion — one that will love him , and attend to his wishes 14 " CHARITY SEEKETH NOT HER OWN . "
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... sure that will please him , and make him very happy , Laura . Besides , he has thought of you too , darling : you have had no companions to associate with , and now these three little girls are to be your sisters , and you will learn ...
... sure that will please him , and make him very happy , Laura . Besides , he has thought of you too , darling : you have had no companions to associate with , and now these three little girls are to be your sisters , and you will learn ...
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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.