Frank Harris; or, School days at Everton, by H.R.H.William Macintosh, 1864 - 103 pages |
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Page 12 - With all-engaging charms ; Hark ! how he calls the tender lambs, And folds them in his arms! 2 " Permit them to approach," he cries, " Nor scorn their humble name ; For 'twas to bless such souls as these, The Lord of angels came.
Page 81 - A Sabbath well spent Brings a week of content And health for the toils of the morrow, But a Sabbath profaned Whate'er may be gained Is a certain forerunner of sorrow.
Page 13 - And yield them up to thee ; Joyful that we ourselves are thine, — Thine let our offspring be. ~ 4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear ; Ye children, seek his face ; And fly with transport to receive The blessings of his grace.
Page 82 - If a man love Me, he will keep My saying, and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.
Page 54 - ... too. I took the shells out on the walk and took the shot out and then the powder out. I got me a match and thought the powder would burn like paper but when I lit it it all burned at one time and the fire blew in my eyes until I couldn't see anything. I ran up the steps and hollered for my mother. She came to the door and asked me what was the matter. I told her that the fire had blown in my eyes until I couldn't open them. They put me to bed and some lady came in and wanted to put a wet rag...
Page 14 - Frank stood looking at him for a minute or two, and then said, " I'm sure I could help to pull up those weeds as well as any one. May I stay with you some day?
Page 25 - Who'd ever expect to see you here at this time of day. I thought you were one of the good boys that never stayed out after school.