Project Gutenberg 1996-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 363 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) Stevenson, Fanny Van de Grift 1840 1914 Stevenson, Frances Matilda Van de Grift Osbourne, Fanny Van de Grift Vandergrift, Fanny Prayers Written At Vailima, and A Lowden Sabbath Morn _Prayers Written At Vailima_ was transcribed from the 1916 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price, proofing by Stephen Booth "Prayers Written At Vailima, and A Lowden Sabbath Morn" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of prayers and a poem penned during the late 19th century. The work reflects an intimate exploration of spirituality and community life, particularly in the Samoan context where Stevenson lived. The prayers are deeply resonant with themes of gratitude, hope, and daily living, while the poem reflects on the nature of a Sabbath morning, emphasizing the beauty and simplicity of rural life. The first section, "Prayers Written At Vailima," consists of a series of heartfelt prayers that Stevenson crafted for family gatherings and social rituals in Samoa. These prayers capture the essence of the island's culture, acknowledging both the blessings and challenges of life. The second part, "A Lowden Sabbath Morn," is a nostalgic and vivid portrayal of a Sabbath morning in a Scottish village, illustrating the preparations and emotions surrounding the church service. Through rich imagery and warmth, Stevenson paints a picture of community, familial bonds, and the intersection of the sacred and the ordinary, ultimately conveying a deep appreciation for both his Samoan and Scottish experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Samoan Islands Prayers Sabbath -- Poetry BV PR Text Christianity Category: Poetry Category: British Literature Category: Religion/Spirituality 57517 2025-08-01T06:09:12.291166 text/html 54378 2019-08-16T15:16:47 text/html 121590 2019-08-16T15:22:58 text/html application/zip 132868 2025-08-01T06:09:14.779174 application/epub+zip 129845 2025-08-01T06:09:12.919158 application/epub+zip 56719 2025-08-01T06:09:12.537160 application/epub+zip 165605 2025-08-01T06:09:16.312177 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153640 2025-08-01T06:09:14.425162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81779 2022-09-01T06:43:36.089424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 44154 2025-08-01T06:09:12.098163 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44145 2019-08-16T15:16:43 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16963 2019-08-16T15:22:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 41162 2019-07-20T11:35:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16297 2019-07-20T11:35:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22317 2025-08-01T06:09:16.462149 application/rdf+xml 16314 2025-08-01T06:09:12.601158 image/jpeg 3403 2025-08-01T06:09:12.568196 image/jpeg 124108 2025-08-01T06:09:12.303172 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia