UNDER THE SHIELD

A TALE

BY

M. E. WINCHESTER

AUTHOR OF A NEST OF SPARROWS,' ETC.

'I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.'--GENESIS XV. 1.

'Ah! when the infinite burden of life descendeth upon us,
Crushes to earth our hope, and, under the earth, in the grave-yard,—
Then it is good to pray unto God; for His sorrowing children

Turns He ne'er from His door, but He heals and helps and consoles them.
Yet it is better to pray when all things are prosperous with us,

Pray in fortunate days, for life's most beautiful Fortune

Kneels down before the Eternal's throne; and, with hands interfolded,
Praises thankful and moved the only Giver of blessings.'

LONGFELLOW-The Children of the Lord's Supper.

APR 1882

GODLEIN

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