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The dying Parent :-Kindred sympathies-Mr. Northend's
character-Sick room-The administration of the holy
supper-Views of baptism..............
CHAPTER III.
The Missionary :-A night scene-The burial ground—Rural
seat-Narration-Infant baptism-Parental obligation—
Family prayer-Effect of the baptismal service...
CHAPTER IV.
The Change:-Affecting reminiscences-Change of heart con-
ducive to intellectual improvement-Religious instruction
joined with prayer .
CHAPTER V.
The unbaptized Son :-Trials in the path of every true Chris-
tian-Bereavement-Christian resignation-The cloud-
Early tendencies of James Northend-Parental unfaithful-
ness the cause of the ruin of children-The dark night—
Trust in Jesus-A mother's bitterness in death-The solemn
interview--Fraudulent transaction-The gale-Shipwreck--
Awful catastrophe-Submission...
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LITTLE ANN.
CHAPTER I.
Early religious Instruction:-The Sunday-school teacher's
work-His crown-Need of faith and prayer-Ann Wen-
man-Solemn appeal-Impression made upon her mind... 173
CHAPTER II.
The fatal Disaster :-Abode of poverty-Ann's clothes on
fire-Her first wish-Interview with her Sunday-school
teacher, and her pastor...
Evidences of a Work of Grace :-Socrates and Christ-Office
of Christ-of the Holy Spirit-Preparation for death-
Peaceful close-Funeral-Beatific state-Goodness of God-
The best wish for our children...
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THE MEETING OF THE TRAVELLERS.
A Journey :-Opportunities of improvement-Incidents of a
single day-Thunder storm-Lovely prospect-Country
school-house-Glorified little ones-Incidents-Company
at an inn.....
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- Touching facts -
The Inundation:-Preparation for death-Beman Hollow-
Fearful catastrophe —
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Devastation
Prayer Book-A surprising discovery.....
The Force of Prejudice :-Christian union-The effect of a spirit
of bitterness-Impressions on the minds of the young-
Emigration-New residence-Episcopal church-The oc-
currence of a Sunday morning-Impressions made by the
use of the church service-Great salvation-Prayer meet-
ing-The liturgy-Mutual surprise-Religious prejudice-
The Prayer Book-Salvation in and through Christ-The
indefatigable missionary—The pond—The ark-Religious
impressions on Mr. Truman's mind-Change of heart fully
recognised in the liturgy-Baptismal regeneration-Read
ing the service-The ground of attachment to the Episcopal
church-Hope desired in death
Mrs. Janeway-Absorbing topic of conversation-Piety a
steady and uniform principle-The walnut grove-The
quarterly meeting-The judgment-Distress of mind-The
prayer meeting-Excitement of imagination-Danger of
pride-Spiritual declension-The zealous efforts of the
Methodists—Uncharitable judgment-Young Truman—A
mother's anxiety for a sick child-The backslider-Mrs.
Maison-The power of sympathy chastened and directed
by true piety-Christian counsel-Nature of Christian
faith-The object of our visit to the sanctuary-Spiritual
worship-The excellencies of the liturgy
Mr. Colchester:-Sympathetic influence-Mr. Colchester's
religious history-Country inn-An incident...
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CHAPTER VI.
The Manuscript :-Early life of a reformed profligate-Habits
of deceit Dissolute habits-Desperate resolve-Dark self-
communing-Suicide arrested in his purpose-Mental
anguish-A copy of the Prayer Book-The rude cabin-
Solitary life-Instruction and comfort derived from the lit-
urgy-Will of Providence...
CHAPTER VII.
The Sequel:-Bar-room conversation-Religious impression-
Services of a village church-Aged minister-Abstract
of a sermon-Affecting appeal-Convictions of sin-Self-
communion-Means of grace.
CHAPTER VIII.
Providential Developement :-The tour-Accident-Escape-
Country scene-Domestic arrangements-Family prayer-
Gentle rebuke-Penitence-Singular disclosure—A funeral
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MARY MAYWOOD.
Domestic Relations:-The wisdom and benignity of the gos-
pel-Influence of a single domestic-An irascible man-
Triumph of Christian patience-Conscientious views..... 287
How Mary was brought to Christ :-Interview-Early habits-
Rash determination-Effect. of kindness-First serious
impressions-The Bible our best friend-Workings of an
awakened but unregenerate soul-The way of salvation-
Influence of divine grace..
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The moral Influence of a Christian Temper :-A worldling's
view of Christianity-Character developed-Reparation-
Change in Mr. Wilson-The true interest of servants..... 302
The Christian's End:-Mary's last sickness-Ride into the
country-The power of the Bible-Advantages of true
piety-Closing scene-Concluding reflection..........
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A FAMILY IN ETERNITY.
The Village Burial Ground:-The change which time pro-
duces-Reflections in a grave yard-The grave of an apo-
thecary-Of a beautiful female-Of a trifler-The Lindsley
family..
Mr. Lindsley's Family :—An afflictive event sanctified—Bap-
tism—Mrs. Lindsley-Mary Anna-Joy and peace in be-
lieving
Profession of Religion:-Covenant relation-Indecision—Pre-
paratory step to baptism-Christ all our strength-Conflict
of feeling...
Fatal Dereliction :-Sad decline-Intemperance-Infidelity-
Profligate husband-Unkind treatment-Danger of impeni-
tence
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The Infidel on his Death-bed :-Source of infidelity-Resources
of an infidel in sickness-Remorse-Faithful exhortation-
Enmity of the natural heart-An aged minister-Interview-
Probing questions-Confession of an infidel-Reconci-
liation
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Darkness in Death:-The parted family re-united-Infidel
club-Soliloquy-Bitter recollections-Fearful forebodings. 347
The Christian's Support in Death :-Decline and death of Mrs.
Lindsley-Early history of Richard-Calm and tranquil
contemplation of death-The eloquence of Christian hope-
The effect of a Christian's dying words-Reflections of
an orphan daughter-God the father of the fatherless-
Sudden death...
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ONE WHOSE RECORD IS ON HIGH.
Discourse by the Way :-A jaunt with a clerical friend—A
country scene in autumn-Power of association-A lovely
village-Mutability of all earthly things-Early years of
Rev. Mr. H- --High ministerial character...
The Doctrines of Grace:-Conceptions of heavenly bliss-
Christ and him crucified-First field of labour-Early mode
of preaching-Powerless effect-Causes that retard and
depress the Episcopal church-Grand deficiency discovered--
Interview at a public inn-Views of a revival-Extraor-
dinary effusion of the Holy Spirit-The Pentecostal bless-
ing-Keen rebuke-Divine influence-The doctrine of spe-
cial grace, taught in the Prayer Book-Dependence on the
Holy Spirit in preaching......
The Effect of preaching Christ :-The adaptedness, simplicity,
and power of the gospel-A rich and worldly-minded wo-
man-Doctrines of the cross— -God humbles us before he
employs us for his glory-The veil of self-deception torn
off-Testimony of a plain Christian man-Rev. Mr. Ber-
ridge-Effect of faithful preaching..
Profitable Discussions:-Moonlight scene-Sacred ministry
approached from improper motives-Reasons why some
ministers do not find fields of labour-Christ the corner-
stone-Discriminative preaching-How souls are won-
Parochial visiting-No insuperable obstacles in the way
of the performance of this duty-An illustration-Duty
belongs to us, consequences must be left with God-The
ambassador-Testimony against an unfaithful minister—
Preparation for parochial visiting-Results attending the
faithful performance of this duty—Conclusion....
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