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Isabel C. (Isabel Coston) Byrum
Isabel Coston Byrum was a Christian writer and member of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). She is best known for her religious works, including "The Poorhouse Waif" and "The Value of a Praying Mother," which reflect her deep faith and spiritual convictions. Her writings often focus on Christian principles, moral lessons, and the power of prayer. Byrum's works have had a lasting impact within her religious community, particularly for their emphasis on personal devotion and practical Christian living.
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CHAPTER I. TWO SCENES.How delightful to step into the home where God is counselor of both parent and child! How blessed the companionship in such a home! There God counsels in sweet, tender tones. He teaches his will and gives the needed wisdom. God is man's truest and best teacher. James says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally ... and it shall be...
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CHAPTER I THE DESERTED CHILD In this wide world the fondest and the best Are the most tried, most troubled, and distressed. —Crabbe. "Why, woman, you are not thinking of leaving that child in this place for us to look after, I hope! Our hands are more than full already. You say that the child is scarcely a month old. How do you suppose that we could give it a mother's care? More than...
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The Troublesof Biddy"Oh dear," sighed old Biddy, just under her breath,"I really am troubled and worried to death!For months I have thought of a family, dear,To gladden my heart, and to live with me here."But daily I find that my plans are upset,And all I can do is to sit here and fretâI haven't a sign of an egg in my nest,Though some I have laid are as good as the...
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CHAPTER I The Prairie Pasture Out on the prairie in one of the western states where buffaloes and wild horses once had roamed at their pleasure and where cacti and yuccas still thrived and bloomed could be seen a small two-story frame building. There was nothing strange in this except that the house was different from the average house of the plains; for at this particular time the greater part of the...
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