This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 edition. ...wonder why that is, papa V said Ellen.--"Because, my love, we are all naturally prone to choose that which is evil, and until our natures are changed by the grace of God, we shall prefer evil; the natural man loveth not the things of God."--"Oh! dear papa," said Ellen, looking thoughtfully, "I wish I could always do right; my nature must be worse than other little girls', for I am often cross and angry when I cannot do just as I like." Mrs. Sidcot looked fondly on her child, and said, "You please papa and mamma very much by the efforts you make to overcome your faults, my love; you must not be disappointed if you do not at once succeed."--" Many other little girls could say the same things of themselves, Ellen," said her father; "but with a sincere desire to do right, you will succeed at last, and become all that mamma and I wish you to be, should God spare your life,--a gentle, intelligent, and useful woman. And now I think it is getting late, and as our travellers must start early in the morning, you and they had better retire now." Colonel Sidcot carried Edith to her room, and after reading with her a short time, left her to repose. The boys rose early, but their father was before them, and awaiting them in the library. Affectionate and judicious was the advice and counsel he gave he pointed out to Edward the course of study to pursue during the holidays; he cheered Arthur, whose heart seemed completely broken, and earnestly urged him to be cautious in the choice of friends. "But papa," said Arthur, "it seems natural and easy for you to do right; you cannot understand how difficult it is for me."--"I can, indeed, my boy; and most sincerely do I...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 edition. ...wonder why that is, papa V said Ellen.--"Because, my love, we are all naturally prone to choose that which is evil, and until our natures are changed by the grace of God, we shall prefer evil; the natural man loveth not the things of God."--"Oh! dear papa," said Ellen, looking thoughtfully, "I wish I could always do right; my nature must be worse than other little girls', for I am often cross and angry when I cannot do just as I like." Mrs. Sidcot looked fondly on her child, and said, "You please papa and mamma very much by the efforts you make to overcome your faults, my love; you must not be disappointed if you do not at once succeed."--" Many other little girls could say the same things of themselves, Ellen," said her father; "but with a sincere desire to do right, you will succeed at last, and become all that mamma and I wish you to be, should God spare your life,--a gentle, intelligent, and useful woman. And now I think it is getting late, and as our travellers must start early in the morning, you and they had better retire now." Colonel Sidcot carried Edith to her room, and after reading with her a short time, left her to repose. The boys rose early, but their father was before them, and awaiting them in the library. Affectionate and judicious was the advice and counsel he gave he pointed out to Edward the course of study to pursue during the holidays; he cheered Arthur, whose heart seemed completely broken, and earnestly urged him to be cautious in the choice of friends. "But papa," said Arthur, "it seems natural and easy for you to do right; you cannot understand how difficult it is for me."--"I can, indeed, my boy; and most sincerely do I...