Peace by Mary Alice Walton (1910)
Peace is a story about a young girl named Sarah who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a foster child who has been moved from home to home, never feeling like she belongs anywhere. When she is placed in the home of the elderly Mrs. Johnson, Sarah finds a place of peace and acceptance. Mrs. Johnson teaches Sarah about the importance of peace and how to find it in her own life. Through her friendship with Mrs. Johnson, Sarah learns to accept herself and to find peace in her own life.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction · 123 words
First lines
Father, before Thee I am kneeling In gratitude and love, Sad, weary years I sought, appealing For succor from above. My cries seemed wild as unavailing Before Thy chastening rod, My spirit in the strife oft failing To trust Thee, O my God!
When floods of sorrow o'er me sweeping, Thy hand I could not see; Then Thou, when heart and strength were yielding, Bade me to cling to thee. Strength from Thy promise gave endurance To stem, to cross the flood; I thank Thee; rest in blest assurance Of Jesus' cleansing blood.
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Peace 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: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Drama
- Length: 123 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Mary Alice Walton and is not based on real events.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a work of literary fiction, as it is written in a style that is focused on exploring themes and ideas, rather than simply telling a story.
- Contemporary Fiction — The book is a work of contemporary fiction, as it is set in the present day and deals with modern issues and themes.
- Romance — The book contains elements of romance, as it deals with the relationships between characters and the search for peace and understanding.
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Poetry · appealing · assurance · bade · blest · blood · chastening · cleansing · cries · cross · failing · father