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by T. G. (Theophilus Gould) Steward
A gentle portrait unfolds of a woman whose life was marked by steadfast faith and humble service. Through excerpts from her own writings and letters, the reader hears a mother’s encouragement to “aim at the Sun,” a mantra that guided her children and community alike. The narrative weaves in reflections from respected clergy, offering a broader sense of the spiritual world that shaped her daily walk.
The memoir invites listeners to follow her journey from youthful optimism to the quiet strength of later years, revealing how ordinary challenges were met with prayerful resolve. Interlaced with poetic tributes, the volume captures the warmth of family bonds and the quiet dignity of a life lived in devotion. It serves as both a comforting reminder of enduring faith and an inspiring example for anyone navigating life’s inevitable thorns.
Full title
Memoirs of Mrs. Rebecca Steward, Containing: A Full Sketch of Her Life With Various Selections from Her Writings and Letters ...
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (156K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2011-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1843–1924
A minister, educator, soldier, and writer, he spent his life arguing for Black citizenship and equal rights in the United States. His work moved between the pulpit, the classroom, and public debate, making him a powerful voice in the years after the Civil War.
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