Recollections of a Southern MatronHarper & Brothers, 1838 - Всего страниц: 272 Fictionalized autobiographical account of the habits and manners of Southerners, set primarily in South Carolina. |
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... told who slept beneath the turf . ( Perchance the heart that deeply mourns needs not Such poor remembrancer . ) The forest flowers Themselves had fondly clustered there - and white Azalias with sweet breath stood round about , Like fair ...
... told who slept beneath the turf . ( Perchance the heart that deeply mourns needs not Such poor remembrancer . ) The forest flowers Themselves had fondly clustered there - and white Azalias with sweet breath stood round about , Like fair ...
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... told . " Our lips shall tell them to our sons , And they again to theirs ; That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs . " This feeling was a happy preparation to Henry and Winthrop SOUTHERN MATRON . 21.
... told . " Our lips shall tell them to our sons , And they again to theirs ; That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs . " This feeling was a happy preparation to Henry and Winthrop SOUTHERN MATRON . 21.
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... told that she was dead , and saw first the bustle and then the careful tread of mourners , we could scarcely comprehend it . But we did realize something appalling when we were carried by papa to take a last look of his beloved parent ...
... told that she was dead , and saw first the bustle and then the careful tread of mourners , we could scarcely comprehend it . But we did realize something appalling when we were carried by papa to take a last look of his beloved parent ...
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... told us that we , like them , would die and bloom again ! The coffin was lowered ; we should see her no more on earth ; and , as the birds sent forth their songs , and her tame fawn came forward and gave a wistful look on the grave ...
... told us that we , like them , would die and bloom again ! The coffin was lowered ; we should see her no more on earth ; and , as the birds sent forth their songs , and her tame fawn came forward and gave a wistful look on the grave ...
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... told papa she must decline teaching us in future . Mamma never inter- fered with our education , and her passive virtues as a mother remind me of a tribute of praise I once heard given to a clergyman by one of his congregation . " We ...
... told papa she must decline teaching us in future . Mamma never inter- fered with our education , and her passive virtues as a mother remind me of a tribute of praise I once heard given to a clergyman by one of his congregation . " We ...
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Стр. 192 - He saw — whatever thou hast seen, Encountered — all that troubles thee ; He was — whatever thou hast been ; He is — what thou shalt be.
Стр. 41 - The tear down childhood's cheek that flows Is like the dewdrop on the rose ; When next the summer breeze comes by, And waves the bush, the flower is dry.
Стр. 54 - Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings leaned to virtue's side; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all: And, as a bird each fond endearment tries, To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Стр. 93 - Tis sweeter far to me, To walk together to the kirk With a goodly company! — To walk together to the kirk, And all together pray, While each to his great Father bends, Old men, and babes, and loving friends And youths and maidens gay!
Стр. 61 - The fountains of divine philosophy Fled not his thirsting lips, and all of great, Or good, or lovely, which the sacred past In truth or fable consecrates, he felt And knew.
Стр. 74 - HOW happy is he born and taught That serveth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill...
Стр. 106 - WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.