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The Shaker John Lawrence Finds a Hard Life
John Lawrence, grown under Shaker discipline at Bethlehem, leaves for the world seeking a home and love. He endures poverty, mockery, and isolation in a harsh city, clings to memories of his mother and Sister Hannah, and dies after a long struggle, finally whispering “Home last, mother.”
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Spat
Johnnie
Darling
Heaven
Bethlehem
Shakers
Aner
Matt
Martha
Cmfort
Discoutli
John
Brother John
Sue
Lucy
Sister Hannah
Hannah
Hhadhati
Hantith
Brother Ohn
John Lawrence
Mapleree
Hannagh
Baigon Ani Ehasay
Shaker John
Helds
Lawrence
Boards
Beth
Bethleh
Sister Hannah Ant
John Jence
Sister Hannah Bell
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