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THE GIRL’S OWN PAPER
WHERE HEAVEN BEGINS.
A VEXED “WOMAN’S QUESTION.”
THE ROMANCE OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND; OR, THE OLD LADY OF THREADNEEDLE STREET.
CHRISTMAS IN ITALY.
DRESS: IN SEASON AND IN REASON.
NOTICES OF NEW MUSIC.
AN APPEAL.
“NO.”
OUR TRACTARIAN MOVEMENT.
This lively anthology gathers a handful of short poems and essays that explore everyday spirituality, practical counsel, and quiet reflection. In the opening piece, a simple yet uplifting verse invites listeners to find heaven not in distant clouds but in the presence of Christ amid daily life, offering a gentle reminder that inner peace need not wait for the afterlife. The tone is earnest, comforting, and easy to follow, setting a warm foundation for the varied material that follows.
The centerpiece shifts to a breezy pastoral tale set during a sheep‑shearing festival, where the shepherd Jack and the lively Fairy mingle with music, humor, and rustic camaraderie. A lost lamb and a friendly quarrel over its care spark heartfelt dialogue, while the characters’ sing‑along verses and vivid meadow descriptions paint a picture of communal life in 19th‑century England. Listeners will enjoy the blend of light comedy and sincere affection for the land and its people.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (119K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-06-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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