The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... knew to be wrong ? Now all these things come from the heart . Our Saviour tells us , that a good tree does not bring forth corrupt fruit ; ' and therefore , if the heart be good , the actions could not be bad . A good heart also will ...
... knew to be wrong ? Now all these things come from the heart . Our Saviour tells us , that a good tree does not bring forth corrupt fruit ; ' and therefore , if the heart be good , the actions could not be bad . A good heart also will ...
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... , felt her heart flutter , and feared , but knew not for what , some tremendous storm was about to burst . She silently lifted her heart to God , and with a tremulous voice asked , " Did you please to 54 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
... , felt her heart flutter , and feared , but knew not for what , some tremendous storm was about to burst . She silently lifted her heart to God , and with a tremulous voice asked , " Did you please to 54 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
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... knew what he wished her never to have known ; he was almost choked with confusion and rage ; but said to her , " Begone ; to - morrow Mrs. Slade will pay you your wages , and you will leave this house . " Glad to escape from such a ...
... knew what he wished her never to have known ; he was almost choked with confusion and rage ; but said to her , " Begone ; to - morrow Mrs. Slade will pay you your wages , and you will leave this house . " Glad to escape from such a ...
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... big round drops rolled down her face ; " yes , I did , and your dear mamma I did love indeed , and shall ever bless God that I knew her , and so will many more . " " Oh ! tell me something , then , about THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN . 59.
... big round drops rolled down her face ; " yes , I did , and your dear mamma I did love indeed , and shall ever bless God that I knew her , and so will many more . " " Oh ! tell me something , then , about THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN . 59.
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... knew her before ? " " Because , " said Margaret , " I found you knew nothing of her , and I was afraid to tell you , lest you might mention it again , and then I might lose my place and the means of doing you good . " " Now , then ...
... knew her before ? " " Because , " said Margaret , " I found you knew nothing of her , and I was afraid to tell you , lest you might mention it again , and then I might lose my place and the means of doing you good . " " Now , then ...
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