Maria SanfordBiography of the first woman professor in the United States, Maria Louisa Sanford, who devoted her life to education. |
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... Thee ; because he trusteth in Thee . ' " And she had us say it over and over until we could say it alone ; and then she said , " Now keep saying it until you go to sleep . " And so we did , and fell sweetly asleep , trusting in the care ...
... Thee ; because he trusteth in Thee . ' " And she had us say it over and over until we could say it alone ; and then she said , " Now keep saying it until you go to sleep . " And so we did , and fell sweetly asleep , trusting in the care ...
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... thee to know her better - I consider her indi- rect influence over the students here as even of greater value to Swarthmore than her in- struction in history , highly as I esteem her as an instructor in that department . " Our chief ...
... thee to know her better - I consider her indi- rect influence over the students here as even of greater value to Swarthmore than her in- struction in history , highly as I esteem her as an instructor in that department . " Our chief ...
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... thee for that . ” In appreciation of her lectures a friend in Baltimore , Maryland , wrote : " At a meeting of Friends they resolved to adjourn their meeting over next week in order to have op- portunity to enjoy thy lecture . They ...
... thee for that . ” In appreciation of her lectures a friend in Baltimore , Maryland , wrote : " At a meeting of Friends they resolved to adjourn their meeting over next week in order to have op- portunity to enjoy thy lecture . They ...
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... thee how much I miss thy influence upon all the students , and especially upon the children of the preparatory school . Few are gifted with the power to con- trol so effectually and withal so cheerfully as thou art , and thy inspiring ...
... thee how much I miss thy influence upon all the students , and especially upon the children of the preparatory school . Few are gifted with the power to con- trol so effectually and withal so cheerfully as thou art , and thy inspiring ...
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... thee , oh my God , for light . ' Till death us part ' it shall be true . I can work for him , seek his happiness , live for him ; and receive no sign . Shall I not then be his good angel ? That will not be cold- ness , but the fullness ...
... thee , oh my God , for light . ' Till death us part ' it shall be true . I can work for him , seek his happiness , live for him ; and receive no sign . Shall I not then be his good angel ? That will not be cold- ness , but the fullness ...
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Page 32 - BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning! Dawn on our darkness and lend us Thine aid! Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid!
Page 320 - Tis of the wave and not the rock; 'Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale ! In spite of rock and tempest's roar, In spite of false lights on the shore. Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee.
Page 118 - GoD bless the man who first invented sleep!" So Sancho Panza said, and so say I: And bless him, also, that he didn't keep His great discovery to himself; nor try To make it — as the lucky fellow might — A close monopoly by patent right! Yes — bless the man who first invented sleep...
Page 208 - So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When Duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can...
Page 315 - She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 231 - Spite of this flesh to-day I strove, made head, gained ground upon the whole!" As the bird wings and sings, Let us cry, "All good things Are ours, nor soul helps flesh more, now, than flesh helps soul!
Page 22 - em, danced 'em, druv 'em, Fust this one, an' then thet, by spells — All is, he could n't love 'em. But long o' her his veins 'ould run All crinkly like curled maple, The side she breshed felt full o' sun Ez a south slope in Ap'il.
Page 149 - I, the Lord, thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquities of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
Page 32 - WHENE'ER I take my walks abroad, How many poor I see ! What shall I render to my God For all his gifts to me ? Not more than others I deserve, Yet God hath given me more ; For I have food while others starve, Or beg from door to door.
Page 231 - Yet in herself she dwelleth not, Although no home were half so fair ; No simplest duty is forgot, Life hath no dim and lowly spot That doth not in her sunshine share. She doeth little kindnesses, Which most leave undone, or despise ; For naught that sets one heart at ease, And giveth happiness or peace, Is low-esteemed in her eyes.