Heart Whispers: Or, A Peep Behind the Family Curtain, Interspersed with Sketches of a Tour Through Nine Southern States |
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Page 193 - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him. But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Page 216 - ... the sufferings of this present world are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed.
Page 281 - to eat their " fodder " — (blossoms to their noses tied.) Near them stands the willow wagon — in it " Birdie's" mammoth doll, And our faithful " Brave" beside them, noble guardian over all. Above them float the butterflies, around them hum the bees...
Page 138 - Hope for the best, and be prepared for the worst, is the helm with which I steer my little bark.