The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... deeply religious im- pressions upon her mind . Her conduct as a daughter was exemplary , and she was es- teemed an humble , pious Christian by all her acquaintance . A diminution of her ordinary employment as a seamstress was one motive ...
... deeply religious im- pressions upon her mind . Her conduct as a daughter was exemplary , and she was es- teemed an humble , pious Christian by all her acquaintance . A diminution of her ordinary employment as a seamstress was one motive ...
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... deeply had her auditor become en- gaged ; and it was only by promising to resume the reading in the afternoon that she could pacify the mind of Jane . In the afternoon she again , at Jane's earnest solicitation , resumed the reading of ...
... deeply had her auditor become en- gaged ; and it was only by promising to resume the reading in the afternoon that she could pacify the mind of Jane . In the afternoon she again , at Jane's earnest solicitation , resumed the reading of ...
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... heart , and make her wise unto salvation ; so deeply was she affected , that her tears flowed down apace . Jane was affected too ; and when the prayer was ended , she kissed Margaret , and said 40 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
... heart , and make her wise unto salvation ; so deeply was she affected , that her tears flowed down apace . Jane was affected too ; and when the prayer was ended , she kissed Margaret , and said 40 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
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... deeply sorry for its sins ; it is turned from the love of vanities and sins . A new heart loves God , and his Word , and his laws , and his people ; it delights to serve and obey him . I do hope that God is now giving this new heart to ...
... deeply sorry for its sins ; it is turned from the love of vanities and sins . A new heart loves God , and his Word , and his laws , and his people ; it delights to serve and obey him . I do hope that God is now giving this new heart to ...
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... deeply anxious that her sister Mary should be a participant of the same blessings as herself . Her concern led her not only to offer up prayers in behalf of her sister , but to endeavour by every possible means to convince her of the ...
... deeply anxious that her sister Mary should be a participant of the same blessings as herself . Her concern led her not only to offer up prayers in behalf of her sister , but to endeavour by every possible means to convince her of the ...
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