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That it was appointed, not only for a day of rest, but a day when we must, as much as possible, turn our hearts from the vanities of the world, to God himself; thank him, worship him, and serve him.
Where mutual regard and forbearance serve to no manner of purpose, they would never direct the conduct of any reasonable man. The headlong course of the passions would be checked by no reflection on future consequences.
It is base enough for a man to be thus at the mercy of mere externals and I used to think I could practice the Stoic doctrine! But to be human is to be a pitiable, and, if you like, a despicable creature. I knew a case that may serve in a way to explain not to justify my treatment of you. Say it was years ago; the man met, in a friend's house, a lady who showed him the utmost kindness.
There are thousands of Scotch girls that would only be proud to take my place, poor as you are and you couldn't be much poorer and serve you, without being your wife, as I have the honor and pride to be! But, my blessed man, I do believe you have eaten nothing to-day; and here am I fancying myself your wife, and letting you stand there empty, instead of bestirring myself to get you some supper!
I would like right well to hear more of thy adventures. But what didst thou say was thy name? I have forgot it again." "It is Myles Falworth." "Then we shall yclep thee Sir Myles, for thou art a soothly errant-knight. And stay! Every knight must have a lady to serve. How wouldst thou like my Cousin Alice here for thy true lady?" "Aye," said Myles, eagerly, "I would like it right well."
Then the Lord said, "What is that in thy hand?" He had a rod or staff, a sort of shepherd's crook, which he had cut haphazard when he had wanted something that would serve him in the desert. "It is only a rod." "With that you shall deliver the children of Israel; with that rod you shall make Israel believe that I am with you."
One larger than the rest was to serve as a magazine, to receive their ammunition, artillery, and a part of their provisions. The principal part was stored, for greater security, on board of one of the caravels, which was to be left for the use of the colony.
I reassured her. "I am at once too strong and not strong enough for solitude and silence. Surely there is room and work for one who would serve God through serving his fellow men, in the open, is there not?" At that she kissed me. Not a whimper, although I am an only son and the name dies with me, the old name of which she was so beautifully proud!
Fill green peppers with a mixture of cream cheese and chopped olives. Small brown bread sandwiches go well with this. Put whole, green sweet pepper in boiling water and cook until tender. Place on platter and drain. Make a dressing of vinegar, salt, sugar and oil. Serve.
"Well, yes, ma'am, I had another. I almost felt, if I failed, it would serve me right for trying too often. I said it was not my turn. 'Turn, said the umpire; 'it's merit we go by, not turn, Mr. Swan, said he." "And poor Raby took a prize again, I hear," said Emily. "That man seems to be getting on, Swan." "He does, ma'am; he's more weak than wicked, that man is.
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