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id: 15507
title: Charles Duran Or, The Career of a Bad Boy By the author of "The Waldos"
author: nan
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  Good children at home are good in school--Conduct--Inattention to Before giving the history of Charles Duran''s birth, life, and early The birth of Charles was an occasion of great joy in Mr. Duran''s family. who had reared a large family of children,--"how do Mr. and Mrs. Duran Charles Duran, with all his faults, was a bright, active boy. How was it with Charles Duran at school? How was it with Charles Duran at school? How was it with Charles Duran at school? two dear little children, John and Louisa, whom she sent to school. Charles Duran ought to be expelled from the school for continued bad Early did Charles Duran indulge in The school history of Charles Duran will not fail, I trust, to make a We see from the history of Charles Duran the importance of early The history of Charles Duran is a warning to all boys who are inclined


id: 17126
title: Five Happy Weeks
author: Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth Munson
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  "Yes, Miss Simms, I believe I ought to, more''n I have," said Johnnie, "Oh, children don''t know everything in _this_ house," said Miss "Five weeks," said Aunt Maria, "is a very short while, when people are Aunt Maria came back with her, looked over the children''s wardrobe, and "Mabel," Johnny said in a tone of reproof, "how often has mamma told you "Never mind your little sister, Johnnie," the young lady said, "but sit good!" Johnnie said, clapping his hands; but Edith and Mabel went "Dear children," said Miss Rose, "you are only little and young, to be to have Aunt Maria think that," said Edith. Edith was already one of those children whose lives are like "a little "Well, Rose," said Aunt Maria, "if I thought they would do that, I would "Miss Simms," said Johnnie one day, "what is the reason nobody ever is


id: 23478
title: Self-Denial; or, Alice Wood, and Her Missionary Society
author: American Sunday-School Union
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  candy-shop, kept by an old woman, whom the children called Mother a pretty little girl, by the name of Alice Wood, was seen very busily "Now stop a little while, girls, if you please," said Alice, "till I How many pennies do you think go, in a year, from our school into Mother and good books," said Alice; "and then my father gives me a penny a week The next day, as soon as school was out, the little girls, of their own a day, instead of giving it to Mother Grimes; some a penny a week, and "What on earth is the matter with the children?" said old Mother Grimes candy Mother Grimes has put in her shop-window to day." But Alice only "I''ll tell you what, Mother Grimes," said she, "if you will give up Society, but we shall never know, till the secrets of the last great day


id: 9402
title: Be Courteous, or, Religion, the True Refiner
author: Maxwell, M. H. (Mary H.)
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  "What a singular girl is Emma," said one of the young ladies who looked "So Emma thought," said Mrs. Lindsay, "and had the frankness to tell "Of course," said Fanny, looking suddenly at Emma, "you think Miss "There is a good old lady living with my mother," said Emma, "who is "Good-morning, Mr. Graffam," said Emma, who was in the garden when the "I was at your house yesterday," continued Emma, "and promised Mrs. Graffam that I would bring a good old lady living with us to see her; "I never thought," said another, "that I should come to love Emma "It is a dear child," said Emma; "and perhaps, Mr. Graffam, it may "Good-morning, Mr. Sliver," said Emma. And Emma replied, "Yes, Mrs. Graffam; _I_ will come as long as I am "Nothing," said Emma; "only love me: if you can do that, Fanny, I shall


id: 10888
title: Arthur Hamilton, and His Dog
author: Anonymous
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  hasty "good-night" to his mother and Arthur, he ran home. About ten days after, John carried Arthur to Mr. Martin''s. Arthur tried to be a brave boy, as his mother wished; but he could not Mr. and Mrs. Martin were very kind-hearted people, but they had little sympathy with were in bed; little was said by any one, but Mrs. Hamilton, wishing to "You must be a good doggie, Rover, and make my brother Arthur happy. Mrs. Hamilton wrote to Mr. Martin stating Arthur''s fondness for the dog, One night, as Theodore and Arthur were coming home from school, they night, the latter said, "Mother, do you think Arthur has got Rover yet?" Her little, tender-hearted Arthur was a precious child, and must The day little Arthur was laid in the grave, Rover was seen to stand in years have passed away, with the memory of little Arthur Hamilton is


id: 10901
title: Three Young Knights
author: Donnell, Annie Hamilton
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  "Yes, come on, Old Till; that''s the place!" Jot echoed. "I guess the name fits all right this time," Old Tilly said ruefully. Old Tilly, like the other boys, had been barefooted all day. That''s a good hand-organ," Old Tilly said; and he Old Tilly''s face looked like father''s when he Jot was dreaming that Old Tilly had made him go to church and the people "You''ll be late for church," remarked Kent dryly, with a wink at Jot. Old Tilly stirred and rose on his elbow. "I guess you''re right, Jotham," Old Tilly said. "That''s a good joke on the Eddy boys!" Old Tilly said. "Come along--here are our wheels all right," Old Tilly said briskly. little old lady said so," Jot remarked. "You wouldn''t wake up, Jot," Old Tilly said cheerfully. said, coming over to Old Tilly''s side. "I say--Old Tilly--" Jot got to his feet hastily.


id: 10994
title: The Good Resolution
author: nan
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  "Why am I so unhappy to-day?" said Isabella Gardner, as she opened her "Isabella," said Mrs. Gardner, "I am afraid nobody will love you long if "Do you know, Isabella," said Mrs. Gardner, "that you have promised me a solemn resolution to try, from this day, to subdue my sinful temper. "How cross Isabella will be this afternoon!" said Edward to his sister "You are right, sister Mary," said Edward: "in judging Isabella I was Isabella," said Mary; "but we will all try to make the evening of your Isabella thanked her sister, and said she thought she deserved the One afternoon Isabella asked her sister Mary to go with her to see their "Good night, dear sister," said Isabella: "may the humbling recollection "I will do anything for you but that, Isabella," said Mary; "but it is "I see your kindness, dear father," said Isabella, "in wishing George to


id: 11148
title: Aunt Harding''s Keepsakes Or, The Two Bibles
author: Anonymous
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  "No, I have not thought about it," said Emma; "and aunt has lately "O, that was such a very long time ago!" said Emma, looking a little "Sit down beside me, dear children," said their aunt Harding, "and let "Your mamma will often write to me concerning you," said aunt Harding, aunt," said Emma, "that mamma may send you good news, and then you "Yes, I am," said Emma, quietly; "I mean to read a little in it every mamma whether it is better to use aunt Harding''s Bible or the old like all who are born into this sinful world: but Louisa cared little "Dear mamma," said she, "do pray have pity on poor Louisa. "MY DEAR CHILDREN, LOUISA AND EMMA,--It is with great pleasure that I "But why not help them a little _now_?" said Emma. little Louisa and Emma; and aunt Harding''s smiles, and her hopes that


id: 13539
title: Dr. Scudder''s Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen.
author: Scudder, John
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  I wish that all the little heathen children knew this prayer; but their I hope, my dear children, that when you think of the wicked little girl missionaries to this land, to tell this people of the Pearl of great My dear Children--The death of a Hindoo is followed by many ridiculous My dear Children--The word heathen is applied to those who worship My dear Children--The people of India are divided into castes, as they dear children, if you come out to India as missionaries, you will have of children at that place; but mothers continue to destroy their blessing of God, the time will soon come when heathen mothers will no soul of some poor little heathen boy or girl, than to spend them in give it to you to buy tracts for the little heathen children of India." friends; but when I heard you tell about the little heathen girls, I


id: 36582
title: Advice to Sunday School Children
author: Anonymous
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  ADVICE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN. When our blessed Saviour was upon earth, little children were brought from their sins; you have learned that God Almighty will punish all But Jesus Christ loves little children who come to him; he things, if you would behave like children who love their Saviour, and consider it well, and pray to God for grace, that you may profit by it. with worldly things; on this day you are taught to read the word of God, 8. _Read daily in the Bible._ It is the word of God himself; it points follow its directions; and when you read it, pray to God to give you blessed Saviour, who died for your sins, and pray to God to prosper Oh, may you, dear children, sing his praises in the same blessed children; and may he bless this little book to you, and give you grace


id: 37508
title: The Cochineal
author: Anonymous
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  it moves its feet--how wonderful that GOD should have made this little powerful, and so wise; since he takes such care of this little insect receive from GOD, its food and its rich and beautiful clothing, surely _Papa._ Yes, my dear; let us thank GOD for thus enlarging our views of _Child._ GOD then made every thing? _Child._ This must be true: GOD created us, and preserves us every _Father._ My dear child, our hearts are naturally turned away from GOD. _Father._ The true children of GOD alone really love him, desire to OF GOD, we are like this little insect. _Child._ I think, papa, that those who forget GOD are not even so good _Child._ Yes, we know that GOD is our Father, and that he loves us. _Father._ Continue to love this good Saviour, my dear child; and THE GREAT AND GOOD GOD.


id: 44658
title: History of Orrin Pierce
author: American Sunday-School Union
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  The cottage where Orrin Pierce was born stood by the side of a clear Orrin''s mother was very fond of flowers, and the little yard in front Sometimes Mrs. Pierce would walk out with little Orrin, and she always Mrs. Pierce used often to point to the beautiful lilies, and say to Orrin, One day when Orrin was on his way to the Sabbath-school, he met a boy Orrin''s mother was almost sorry when he was too old to be kept at After his mother''s death, Orrin went to live with a kind uncle, a Many boys who have been taught by pious mothers to pray to God in thee." Orrin read his Bible daily, and continued to pray to the God of Orrin''s mother loved to see her little boy play at proper times. Those who have read the history of this good boy, will like to hear


id: 38227
title: The Rainbow, After the Thunder-Storm
author: Anonymous
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  THE RAINBOW, AFTER THE THUNDER-STORM. THE RAINBOW, AFTER THE THUNDER-STORM. "Oh, mamma," said Julia, "how awful this is!" "Yes, it is indeed, my dear," said her mamma; "God thundereth he said, ''Don''t be afraid mamma; if we love God, nothing can hurt us.''" awful, my dear," said her mamma, "what must the second coming of Christ Julia''s mamma proceeded, "I heard a poor woman once say she thought God and we shall have no fear." "I thank you, my dear mamma, for talking so "Yes," said her mamma, "nature never appears more lovely than One, two, three, four, five--" "My dear," said her mamma, "there sun and rain must appear at the same time in order to form a Rainbow. "I think, mamma," replied Julia, "it was to Noah as a "May it be so, my dear, with _you_," continued Julia''s mamma. I hope, my dear young reader, you will consider what Julia''s mamma said


id: 43918
title: The Penitent Boy; or, Sin Brings Sorrow
author: nan
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  "Do lend me your new knife, which mamma gave you," asked Samuel; "I Just then an aunt of the little boys entered the room, and Samuel "Now do not you think, aunt, Alfred ought to lend me his knife, just Alfred left the room, looking very thoughtful; and Samuel took a seat My dear boy," continued Miss Woodford, looking into Alfred''s face, "you dreadful it is to think that God will remember that I have told a lie! go with liars away from God!" Then bursting into tears, Alfred hid his as they believed that he felt truly sorry that he had offended God. When the bell rung for family worship, Alfred appeared, with Samuel by Alfred looked at Rose very thoughtfully, and asked, "Do you not know "O yes, mamma," said the sorrowful Alfred, "I remember the hymn you O, I wish I could be a little good boy again!" said Alfred, wiping


id: 46733
author: Various
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  The day following eight Ponca chiefs came to our camp, stating that These Ponca Indians who came to our camp were large, fine-looking men. the chief meant three days'' and nights'' travel with horses (one hundred the good time coming--of killing buffaloes and eating fresh meat. At the time the chief gave the word for the Indians to prepare to move, One day two Indians came to the village who had been visiting their The time came when we had got our robes dressed and meat sufficiently a day for prayer, and I felt many times, when praying, that the Lord Elder Grant came in, walked to the stand and opened the meeting as what was left of the man who had demanded a sign from a servant of God. In 1878, Elder Butler, of Ogden, was on a mission to the same place,

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  A String of Pearls Second Book of the Faith-Promoting Series. Designed for the Instruction and Encouragement of Young Latter-day Saints


id: 63049
title: Up in the garret
author: Ranger, Robin
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  On the floor of the garret there was a little of everything: old Alice was ten years old and went to school. The children had a very good place to play in, for the garden was large, Before Mark went back, Alice, who had been for some time thinking how to By and by they became tired of the garret, and Alice said: As soon as his head was seen above the garret floor, as he came up stairs, "Well, swing me now," said Maggie, "and then tell me a story." "How could little birds live in the chimney, I should like to know?" said Abby and Alice took a seat on an old trunk; Mark and Jimmie sat on the "But, my children," said Mr. Bondy, "there are many poor people who have a pleasanter time; but then, as Alice said at the tea-table,


