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THE POWER OF FAITH, - EXEMPLIFIED IN - THE LIFE AND WRITINGS - OF THE LATE - MRS. ISABELLA GRAHAM.
CHAPTER I. - EARLY LIFE — RESIDENCE IN CANADA.
CHAPTER II. - RESIDENCE AT ANTIGUA — DR. GRAHAM'S DEATH.
CHAPTER III. - RETURN TO SCOTLAND — SCHOOL IN EDINBURGH.
CHAPTER IV. - SCHOOL IN NEW YORK — DEATH OF HER PASTOR DR. JOHN MASON — LAST NEWS OF HER SON.
CHAPTER V. - DEATH OF HER DAUGHTER — FIRST MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN NEW YORK.
CHAPTER VI. - FORMATION OF THE WIDOWS' SOCIETY — CLOSE OF HER SCHOOL.
CHAPTER VII. - BENEVOLENT LABORS — MRS. HOFFMAN — CORRESPONDENCE.
CHAPTER VIII. - JOURNAL AND LETTERS — LADIES' SCHOOL FOR POOR CHILDREN.
CHAPTER IX. - ORPHAN ASYLUM SOCIETY — FOREIGN MISSIONARIES — LETTERS.
The memoir follows the remarkable life of a 18th‑century Scottish‑born woman who devoted herself to quiet, tireless service. From her early years in Lanark and later residence in Canada, she cultivated a deep, heartfelt faith that guided every act of kindness toward widows, orphans, the sick, and the poor. Through vivid anecdotes and reflections, the narrative reveals how her humility and compassion shaped a legacy that still inspires.
Interwoven with her own letters and devotional writings, the book also presents a poignant account of her husband’s death and the spiritual resilience it forged. Readers will encounter the gentle power of her convictions, the steady rhythm of prayer, and the practical wisdom that underpinned her charitable endeavors. This intimate portrait offers a window into a life lived for others, inviting listeners to consider the quiet strength that faith can bring to everyday challenges.
Full title
The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham. Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (677K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tom Roch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-07-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1742–1814
A Scottish-born educator and philanthropist, she built a new life in New York and became a steady force for poor relief, women’s aid, and children’s education. Her practical faith and organizing energy helped shape some of the city’s earliest charitable work.
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