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LoC No.: 36024288
Title:
Gathering Jewels
The Secret of a Beautiful Life: In Memoriam of Mr. & Mrs. James Knowles. Selected from Their Diaries.
Credits: E-text prepared by Joseph R. Hauser and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "GATHERING JEWELS" by James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles is a memorial work that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. This collection reflects on the lives of James and Matilda Knowles, offering selected memoirs derived from their diaries, highlighting their commitment to Christian ideals and community service. The book commemorates their spiritual journey, dedication to their faith, and their impact on others, likely aiming to inspire readers on topics of love, faith, and service. At the start of "Gathering Jewels," we are introduced to the context of the memoirs through a preface by Rev. Duncan McNeill Young, who expresses deep admiration for the Knowles couple, honoring their lives of service and faith. The opening chapter provides a detailed sketch of James Knowles's life, beginning with his birth at sea, reflecting on his humble beginnings, education, and his committed involvement in community and church activities. This chapter sets the tone for the subsequent exploration of their lives, emphasizing the values of hard work, devotion, and perseverance in faith, specifically focusing on James's role as a ruling elder and Matilda's efforts in missionary work. The narrative is rich with personal reflections and scriptural references that illustrate the spiritual depth and motivation behind the Knowles's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Knowles, James, 1811-1886
Author: Knowles, Matilda Darroch, 1811-1886
Editor: Young, Duncan McNeill, 1838-1891
EBook No.: 22134
Published: Jul 24, 2007
Downloads: 424
Language: English
Subject: Knowles, James, 1811-1886
Subject: Knowles, Matilda Darroch, 1811-1886
Subject: Allen Street Presbyterian Church (New York, N.Y.)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 36024288
Title:
Gathering Jewels
The Secret of a Beautiful Life: In Memoriam of Mr. & Mrs. James Knowles. Selected from Their Diaries.
Credits: E-text prepared by Joseph R. Hauser and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "GATHERING JEWELS" by James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles is a memorial work that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. This collection reflects on the lives of James and Matilda Knowles, offering selected memoirs derived from their diaries, highlighting their commitment to Christian ideals and community service. The book commemorates their spiritual journey, dedication to their faith, and their impact on others, likely aiming to inspire readers on topics of love, faith, and service. At the start of "Gathering Jewels," we are introduced to the context of the memoirs through a preface by Rev. Duncan McNeill Young, who expresses deep admiration for the Knowles couple, honoring their lives of service and faith. The opening chapter provides a detailed sketch of James Knowles's life, beginning with his birth at sea, reflecting on his humble beginnings, education, and his committed involvement in community and church activities. This chapter sets the tone for the subsequent exploration of their lives, emphasizing the values of hard work, devotion, and perseverance in faith, specifically focusing on James's role as a ruling elder and Matilda's efforts in missionary work. The narrative is rich with personal reflections and scriptural references that illustrate the spiritual depth and motivation behind the Knowles's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Knowles, James, 1811-1886
Author: Knowles, Matilda Darroch, 1811-1886
Editor: Young, Duncan McNeill, 1838-1891
EBook No.: 22134
Published: Jul 24, 2007
Downloads: 424
Language: English
Subject: Knowles, James, 1811-1886
Subject: Knowles, Matilda Darroch, 1811-1886
Subject: Allen Street Presbyterian Church (New York, N.Y.)
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.