Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church (earlier "for Younger Members of the English Church")J. and C. Mozley, 1884 |
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... Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket , when she heard ' Hurrah for a holiday ! ' resounding over the house . As she came out of her room Mysie met her . ' Hurrah ! Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready ...
... Dolores was that she should see Constance Hacket , when she heard ' Hurrah for a holiday ! ' resounding over the house . As she came out of her room Mysie met her . ' Hurrah ! Aunt Jane has got us a holiday that we may help get ready ...
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... Dolores was on the qui vive for a letter from Maude Sefton , and devoured her aunt and the bag with her eyes . She was quite sure that among the bundle of post- cards that were taken out there was a letter . Also she saw her aunt give a ...
... Dolores was on the qui vive for a letter from Maude Sefton , and devoured her aunt and the bag with her eyes . She was quite sure that among the bundle of post- cards that were taken out there was a letter . Also she saw her aunt give a ...
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... Dolores remained , feeling absolutely certain that a letter was being withheld from her , and she stood on the garden steps burning with hot indignation , when Mysie , armed with the key of the linen press , flashed past her ...
... Dolores remained , feeling absolutely certain that a letter was being withheld from her , and she stood on the garden steps burning with hot indignation , when Mysie , armed with the key of the linen press , flashed past her ...
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... Dolores neither knew nor cared . By one o'clock the long tables were a pretty sight , covered with piles of fruit and cakes , vases of flowers and little flags , establishments of tea - cups at intervals , and a bouquet and pretty card ...
... Dolores neither knew nor cared . By one o'clock the long tables were a pretty sight , covered with piles of fruit and cakes , vases of flowers and little flags , establishments of tea - cups at intervals , and a bouquet and pretty card ...
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... Dolores vouchsafed no answer , but Aunt Jane said— ' All which applies doubly to you , Lily . ' 6 ' Not a bit ; I have not run about like all of you , ' she answered , brightly . Besides , it is such fun ! I feel like Whit Monday at ...
... Dolores vouchsafed no answer , but Aunt Jane said— ' All which applies doubly to you , Lily . ' 6 ' Not a bit ; I have not run about like all of you , ' she answered , brightly . Besides , it is such fun ! I feel like Whit Monday at ...
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Page 566 - An.d in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. Sing unto the Lord ; for he hath done excellent things : this is known in all the earth. Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion ; for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Page 178 - For there are Three that bear record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, and these Three are One. And there are Three that bear witness on Earth ; the Spirit, the Water, and the Blood, and these Three agree in one.
Page 272 - And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Page 176 - God; but without faith it is impossible to please God: for he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Page 266 - And yet, fair bow, no fabling dreams But words of the Most High, Have told why first thy robe of beams Was woven in the sky.
Page 261 - And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you to-day : for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Page 491 - And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
Page 466 - Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth : and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure : yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment: As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
Page 576 - Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified.
Page 375 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men ; for kings, and for all that are in authority ; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.