The earl's daughter, by the author of 'Amy Herbert', ed. by W. Sewell, Volumen2

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Página 203 - And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
Página 247 - Sewell.— Laneton Parsonage : A Tale for Children, on the Practical Use of a portion of the Church Catechism. By the Author of Amy Herbert.
Página 231 - From the stars of heaven, and the flowers of earth, From the pageant of power, and the voice of mirth, From the mists of morn on the mountain's brow, From childhood's song, and affection's vow, — From all, save that o'er which soul bears sway, Breathes but one record — "Passing away.
Página 86 - ... Blanche went hers ; it was to her own room : she did not feel as others thought she felt ; yet it was not easy to complain, when there was little definite to complain of, beyond a sore throat, which any person might have, and a sense of languor and weakness which might be more indolence than anything else. She was almost vexed at becoming more comfortable, as she sat writing to Mrs. Howard, and began to think herself fanciful. The quietness and solitude were very pleasant, and she wrote and read...
Página 247 - Sewell.— Amy Herbert. By a Lady. Edited by the Rev. W. SEWELL, BD Fellow and Tutor of Exeter College, Oxford. New Edition. Fcp. Svo. price 6*. SewelL— The Earl's Daughter. By the Author of Amy Herhert.
Página 245 - ... Blanche joined her thin hands, and said, " Thank God," and sank quietly back on the pillow. It was but half an hour from that time, and the Service for the Communion of the Sick was celebrated in Blanche's dying chamber. Mrs. Howard, Maude, and Lord Rutherford kneeling by her bed. And it was over — and Lord Rutherford knelt still ; and Blanche's eyes closed, and her lips moved in prayer. A few minutes passed of peace unutterable ; and then Blanche faintly smiled upon Mrs. Howard and Maude ;...

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