The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... Heaven : you know that a little child who cannot speak can make its parents sensible to its wants ; and , if by no other way , yet when the father or mother sees its tears rolling down its cheeks , they understand its meaning better ...
... Heaven : you know that a little child who cannot speak can make its parents sensible to its wants ; and , if by no other way , yet when the father or mother sees its tears rolling down its cheeks , they understand its meaning better ...
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... heaven , we must have new hearts , and right spirits . " " But , " said Jane , " I can hardly think my heart is so bad . I know that I have done many naughty things , but I did not think my heart was so wicked . " " Have you not ...
... heaven , we must have new hearts , and right spirits . " " But , " said Jane , " I can hardly think my heart is so bad . I know that I have done many naughty things , but I did not think my heart was so wicked . " " Have you not ...
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... to be apparent . No subject of Divine grace was ever content to go to heaven alone , but in every instance has evinced an anxiety , E and put forth exertions for the conversion of others . THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN . 49.
... to be apparent . No subject of Divine grace was ever content to go to heaven alone , but in every instance has evinced an anxiety , E and put forth exertions for the conversion of others . THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN . 49.
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... heaven know what is done upon earth , I am sure they will approve of it . " " My dear parents ? " asked Jane , eagerly ; " did you know them ? are you sure they were pious ? " " Did I know them , my dear , dear Miss Jane ? " said ...
... heaven know what is done upon earth , I am sure they will approve of it . " " My dear parents ? " asked Jane , eagerly ; " did you know them ? are you sure they were pious ? " " Did I know them , my dear , dear Miss Jane ? " said ...
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... heaven , and a minister of the Saviour too , " said Jane ; " I long to see him . Oh ! how delighted will he be to see his Jane , if she should go to heaven . Now I shall pray more earnestly than ever ; I shall be more anxious to serve ...
... heaven , and a minister of the Saviour too , " said Jane ; " I long to see him . Oh ! how delighted will he be to see his Jane , if she should go to heaven . Now I shall pray more earnestly than ever ; I shall be more anxious to serve ...
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