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They fought the same doubts

Our prayer-meeting commences at half-past seven. The pastor never allows it to overrun an hour. And it was after eight when he arose to read. He read from the twelth chapter of Acts, the account of Peter’s deliverance from prison. He read it from beginning to end without a comment, and then he spoke substantially […]

For tea had long been waiting

chanel ceramic watches nike shox torch ii "He is in God’s hands," replied the pastor. "God has taken him out of your hands into His own. Leave him there." "Is there then nothing more to be done?" I said. "Yes," said he, "but chiefly prayer." Then after a moment’s pause he added: "I believe, Mr. […]

with the dear boy’s hand fast clasped in his

"Mr. Laicus," said he, "I believe you, but I do not comprehend you. I believe that you have a faith that is worth the having. I would give all I possess or ever possessed to share it with you in this hour. I do not know-I sometimes think it is only a pleasant dream. Would […]

which she had never let go of

Kneeling, she twisted to look up at the newcomers. Three dark men, one armed with a bow, the others with knives; and as she turned, the bowman caught his breath. “That en’t Lyra?” A familiar voice, but she couldn’t place it till he stepped forward and the nearest light fell on his face and the […]

swooped at her and cried

“Should we ask him to let us in, Pan?” she whispered, but he was distracted; he was a bat, an owl, a wildcat again; she looked all round, catching his panic, and then saw them at the same time as he did: two men running at her, one from each side, the nearer holding a […]