Easter Rescue of John Maddock in Devon Tale
In a windswept 1830s Devon seaside town, John Maddock sails on the Serapis to India and perishes at sea. Esther Wooding endures a long sorrow and dreams of his return. A miracle unfolds when John survives and, after a dramatic Plymouth quay reunion, marries Esther with Ralph Colwell's reluctant blessing as her late father’s memory looms.
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Devon
Cupid
Charles Kingsley
Grenvil
William the Conqueror
Esther
Gulf of Guinea
Port Nolloth
South Africa
Rash
Uren
John Maddock
Maddock
John
Jie
Tie
Plymouth
Calcutta
Myden
Plymorth
Bideford
Esther Wooding
Darter
Ralph Colwell
Ralph
Colwell
Mather
Esther Wooing
Plymouth Quay
Drake
Hawkins
Isther
Indy
Bisther
England
Alf Bideford
Esther Maddock
Birthplace of Christ and distant monasteries in Palestine
A vivid travelogue-like account of Bethlehem Easter rites at the Church of the Nativity and the Convent of Mar Saba. It notes diverse Christian communities, Turkish guards, the Nativity scene, and the Mecca-like pilgrimage draw each Easter, with details on the Nativity crypt and a rock monastery cathedral on the Kidron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
England
France
Russia
Christ
Tie
Palestine
Mar Saba
Kidron
Jerusalem
Dead Sea
Odd verse fragment on sonnet sales and a bonnet
Fragmentary poem lines describe a man content after selling a sonnet and spending the proceeds on a bonnet. A woman comments that the sonnet is well placed, noting perceived perfection in the scene and imagery of sunlight on a bean set.
Fragmentary claim on original death sentence relic
The article asserts a brass engraved Hebrew plate dating from Pontius Pilate’s sentence as a relic of Jesus Christ. It claims discovery in 1280 at Aquilla in the kingdom of Nanhy and mentions a companion plate sent to each tribe.
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Theen
Pontius Pilate
Lower
Galilee
Jesus of Nazareth
Tiberius
Holy
Jerusalem
Annas and
God
Israel
Temple
Quirillus Cornelius
Jesus
Daniel Robant
John Scrobabel
Raphael Robant
Jesus Christ
Puntlis Pilate
Aquilla
Nanhy
Easter Morning Faith and Hope Rise with Spring
Easter morning inspires renewed hope as winter recedes and nature awakens. The piece links the season to Christ’s resurrection and urges courage and resolve to overcome past gloom, noting the press, pulpit, and transportation unify to advance the people and revive industry.
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Christendom
Christ
Exil
Jeya
Jess
Easter Bells Ring In Joyful Springtime Scene
A whimsical piece celebrates Easter with bells ringing and spring returning. Children fill the crowd with flowers and birds as joyful voices proclaim Easter day. The verse weaves love and music, inviting all to join the season.
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Docarte
Elsship
India
Dow
Holy Land
Sentence
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