This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 edition. Excerpt: ... MY ALABASTER BOX It was not at meat in the Pharisee's house That I sought the Lord to-day, Nor yet in ray closet, hushed and fair, When I lowly knelt to pray, But I carried my box of ointment sweet In the face of the throngs that I chanced to meet. "It is jewelled and precious," I proudly cried, "And ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 edition. Excerpt: ... MY ALABASTER BOX It was not at meat in the Pharisee's house That I sought the Lord to-day, Nor yet in ray closet, hushed and fair, When I lowly knelt to pray, But I carried my box of ointment sweet In the face of the throngs that I chanced to meet. "It is jewelled and precious," I proudly cried, "And it cost me gems and gold, And see, I shall pour it freely out That my neighbors may behold, And then I will meekly go my way. 'She has broken her box, '" will the gazers say. So up and down through the busy street, Seeking my Lord, I went, My head held high and my soul on fire With the glow of its good intent, And presently hard where two roads met Stood One whom my soul cannot forget. Down in the dust at His beautiful feet, With my trailing draperies white, I cast myself with the odors sweet--Were there angels to watch the sight?--"Lo! I for Thy pleasing have brought my best; Take it, sweet Saviour, and give me rest!" He stayed me then with a kingly word; "Not so, my child I" said He. "Hast thou never a thought of the hidden name In the hands that were pierced for Thee? Would'st thou wound the heart that broke to save Thy life from the power that holds the slave? "Bring hither thy pride and thy discontent And thy cherished and vain self-will; Empty thy soul of its low desires That My love that soul may fill. It is not thy jewelled box I crave; I am seeking the soul that I died to save. "And never a gift of precious worth Canst thou bestow upon me While thou shuttest thy poorest brother out From thy quickened sympathy, And never in crowds and sordid show Can I my best upon thee bestow." The vision faded; the throng whirled by; I stood in the path alone. Then I went to seek for the lost, the weak, Since my blessed Lord was gone. Wherever they...
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Good. No dust jacket. Covers rubbed and lightly soiled. Light wear at spine ends and tips. Binding square and all pages intact and secure but beginning to crack in interior. Pages lightly aged. Previous owner's name in pencil on free end page. 145 p. Includes illustrations. 18 cm Lime green cloth with floral design and lettering stamped in silver and gilt page tops. A collection of inspirational poems by the famous journalist and women's rights advocate. With b&w frontis of the author and several other illustrations throughout the book.
