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Everett, Jennie - compositions, Everett family papers, 1850s

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Title Everett, Jennie - compositions, Everett family papers, 1850s

Date 1850s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

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User-Contributed Transcription have adorned an angel's face. Kindly she welcomed me to her land and gave me a seat by her side. I saw you weep, she said sweetly smiling, and sent Sympathy to lead you hither. These people are all my subjects, they do not even know king Selfishness. Happy in the exercise of the great principle of loving their neighbor as themselves they are unacquainted with Sorrow. Here she was interrupted by the approach of some of her most faithful subjects. Their countenances were filled with alarm as they told her that a great enemy had come into their country and many of the people had joined themselves to him. He came, they said, laden with gold and silver and told all he met that if they would but follow his example they soon should possess such riches. Many simple ones, believing these promises hastened to search for treasures and his direction. Benevolence with sad countenance rose and sought the scene of this desolation. We found thousands eagerly following the stranger. Their queen, whom till now they had loved so well, entreated them to stay and not rush madly into misery but they heeded not her voice so infatuated were they with thought of golden gains. No longer did they possess that happiness and union so lately theirs, but envious lest others should gain greater rewards than themselves they cared not who they might injure if only they could get nearer their new sovereign. This king now a stern man who cared not for the happiness of his subjects, but only that they might increase his power and glory. As he turned his face towards me I saw the name Selfishness engraved on his crown. His withering breath destroyed the rich verdure in his path but his blinded followers saw it not.

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 15 Folder 556

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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