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Lowe, Clara M. S.
God's Answers
A Record of Miss Annie Macpherson's Work at the Home of Industry, Spitalfields, London, and in Canada
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"God's Answers" by Clara M. S. Lowe is a historical account that chronicles the philanthropic efforts of Annie Macpherson and her work at the Home of Industry, Spitalfields, London, and later in Canada, during the late 19th century. The narrative highlights Miss Macpherson's deep commitment to rescuing impoverished children from desperate circumstances in the East End of London, providing them with education, spiritual guidance, and opportunities for emigration to Canada where they could find better lives. The beginning of the text recounts Annie Macpherson's early experiences and the formation of her life's mission. It offers insight into her upbringing, describes her initial encounters with the poverty-stricken area of East London, and illustrates her deep compassion for the suffering children she aimed to help. The opening section mentions her various initiatives, such as establishing schools for children engaged in matchbox-making, her establishment of the Home of Industry, and her journey to Canada with the first group of children. The text sets a tone of hope and determination, emphasizing Macpherson's role in changing lives through her faith and dedication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Macpherson, Annie
Church work with children
Home missions
Canada -- Emigration and immigration
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - British
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Religion/Spirituality
Category: Parenthood & Family Relations
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