For I Long to be There
When a young girl named Mary Alice Walton moves to a small town in the Midwest, she quickly discovers that life in the country is not what she expected. She longs to be back in the city, where she can explore the world and make new friends. But as she adjusts to her new home, she finds that the people in the town are kind and welcoming, and she begins to appreciate the beauty of the countryside. Mary Alice soon discovers that the town has a secret—a mysterious old house that no one ever visits. When she finally gets the courage to explore the house, she finds a magical world filled with adventure and surprises. With the help of her new friends, Mary Alice embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of the house and discovers a world of possibilities. Through her adventures, Mary Alice learns to appreciate the beauty of the countryside and the importance of friendship. She also discovers that home is not always where you expect it to be, and that sometimes the best adventures are the ones you find in your own backyard.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary · 214 words
First lines
Dear Father in Heaven, to Thee I would raise A petition, and speak to Thy bountiful praise. At Thy throne of grace I would offer one prayer: Take me to Thyself, for I long to be there.
Dear Saviour, I plead, Thou art tender and kind, O'er flowing with love, for me Thou canst find A safe resting place, that is free from all care; Press me to Thy heart, for I long to be there.
Fair angels of light, who with melodies sweet Make beautiful homes a celestial retreat, In happiness pure, a full part I would share, I'd come to your home, for I long to be there.
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For I Long to be There is listed on Textopian as a short story by Mary Alice Walton, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary
- Length: 214 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a longing for a romantic connection, suggesting that the book is likely to be a romance novel.
- Fiction — The book is likely to be a work of fiction, as it is not a non-fiction work or a biography.
- Contemporary — The book is likely to be a contemporary work, as there is no indication that it is set in a different time period.
Tags
Poetry · angels · bountiful · bright · burdened-filled · celestial · day · eden · fair · father · forgetting · grace