Rhoda; or, The excellence of charity, by the author of 'The cottage on the common', etc. [signing herself C.M.].1844 |
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... Christian . My former humble writings having , as I have heard with sincere pleasure , found their way to the hearts of chil- dren , my pen has again been employed in their service : and it will indeed be most Preface.
... Christian . My former humble writings having , as I have heard with sincere pleasure , found their way to the hearts of chil- dren , my pen has again been employed in their service : and it will indeed be most Preface.
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... the meaning of the apostle , if you suppose that we can atone for our sins by giving alms . Christ's precious blood alone can atone for sins , my dear little cousin . " " Yet I heard Mrs. Merton say the other day THE MANOR HOUSE . 11.
... the meaning of the apostle , if you suppose that we can atone for our sins by giving alms . Christ's precious blood alone can atone for sins , my dear little cousin . " " Yet I heard Mrs. Merton say the other day THE MANOR HOUSE . 11.
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... Christian will al- ways rejoice in seeing the truths of the Gospel flourish ; for he knows their infi- nite value to poor fallen human nature . " Let us now proceed to the next sen- tence ' Charity beareth all things . ' This implies ...
... Christian will al- ways rejoice in seeing the truths of the Gospel flourish ; for he knows their infi- nite value to poor fallen human nature . " Let us now proceed to the next sen- tence ' Charity beareth all things . ' This implies ...
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C. M.. charity , that meek and unrevengeful spirit which every follower of Christ ought to cherish ; for He was indeed a bright example of this excellent virtue . He bore all things for us , -insults , pri- vations , fatigue , intense ...
C. M.. charity , that meek and unrevengeful spirit which every follower of Christ ought to cherish ; for He was indeed a bright example of this excellent virtue . He bore all things for us , -insults , pri- vations , fatigue , intense ...
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... Christian grace ; but it remains steadfast in its adherence to Christ , and endureth all things with lowliness of spirit , and with calmness of demeanour , for the sake of Him who said , ' Blessed are the meek .'- Does my little Rhoda ...
... Christian grace ; but it remains steadfast in its adherence to Christ , and endureth all things with lowliness of spirit , and with calmness of demeanour , for the sake of Him who said , ' Blessed are the meek .'- Does my little Rhoda ...
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12 engravings 24 engravings Abbé GAULTIER affectionate AMUSING ancient Anec ANECDOTES angry Anna answered asked Rhoda Author baby-house beautiful beloved Betsy blessed Brahmin Christ Christian cloth coloured comfort companion cousin Lucy Dame Hollis's dear child dear little cousin dear mamma dear Rhoda Dearest mamma delighted doll doll's house endeavour EXCELLENCE OF CHARITY feeling Frontispiece gentle GEOGRAPHY GRANT AND GRIFFITH half-bound hand happy heart HISTORY illustrated with 24 ISAAC TAYLOR Jesus JOHN HARRIS kind KINGS OF ENGLAND Lady LESSONS little girl look Lucy and Rhoda Lydia MAMMA'S BIBLE STORIES Manor-house Mary Hollis Merton's Miss Rhoda missionary morning MOTHER ness never Noah's ark nosegay numerous engravings nursery papa patient Peter plain pleased pleasure pony poor old woman pray pretty Price QUADRUPEDS RACTERS replied Saviour Second Edition shawl shew smiled soon sorry temper tence THER thing thought tion walk wood-cuts young friends