The BetrothedR. Bentley, 1834 - 452 pages |
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Page 97 - Father Christopher then turned to our little company, who were standing in suspense, by the light of a lamp which was flickering before the altar. " Children," said he, " thank the Lord, who has preserved you from great peril. Perhaps at this moment " and he entered into an explanation of the reasons which had induced him to send for them to the convent, little suspecting that they knew...
Page 98 - So saying, he knelt down in the middle of the church, and they all followed his example. After praying a few moments in silence, with a low but distinct voice he pronounced these words : — " We beseech thee also for the unhappy person who has brought us to this state. We should be unworthy of thy mercy if we did not from our hearts implore it for him; he needs it, O Lord! We, in our sorrow, have this consolation, that we are in the path where thou hast placed us; we can offer thee our griefs and...
Page 316 - Such is our terrible and miserable condition ! We exact rigorously from others, that which it may be we would not be willing to render ourselves ; we judge, correct, and reprimand, and God alone knows what we would do in the same situation, what we have done in similar situations. But, woe be to me, if I take my weakness for the measure of another's duty, for the rule of my instruction ! Nevertheless...
Page 17 - Swallow at least this other little drop,' said Perpetua, pouring it out ; 'you know, sir, this always strengthens your stomach.' 'Ah, we want another strengthener — another — another — ' So saying, he took the candle, and constantly grumbling, ' A nice little business to a man like me ! and tomorrow, what is to be done ? ' with other like lamentations, went to his chamber, to lie down. When he had reached the door, he paused a moment, turned round and laid his finger on his lips, pronouncing...