The Enchanted BarnGrosset & Dunlap, 1918 - 313 pages Shirley Hollister is faced with a harrowing situation. She, her ailing mother, and her younger brothers and sisters have been evicted from their small flat, which is slated for demolition. Desperate for a place to live, she rents and begins to refurbish an old barn. Amazed with her progress and pluck, the landlord, Sidney Graham, begins to take an interest in the family's well-being. Is it possible for love to flourish amidst such trying circumstances? |
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Page 272 - Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high; Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last.
Page 152 - Thine earthly sabbaths, Lord, we love ; But there's a nobler rest above : To that our longing souls aspire, With earnest hope and strong desire.
Page 273 - ABIDE with me ; fast falls the eventide ; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide ; When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Page 81 - Mavis, Mavis, Mavis ! The birds are calling you, Sweet ! The children are roaming the meadows For flowers to strew at your feet ! The little grey church in the valley Is bright with the blossoms of May, And true is the heart of your lover Who waits for your coming today...
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Page 273 - Walker," said Mr. Reeder, almost gently. The man put his hand in his pocket and brought out a crumpled packet enclosed in green oiled silk. Mr. Reeder unfolded the covering and found a soiled and crumpled envelope. "That's from Ike,