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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Mrs Nickleby’s Cold Cure

Charmed by their attentions to her daughter Kate, Mrs Nickleby rewards Mr Pyke and Mr Pluck with a reminiscence about her favourite home remedy for colds.

296

‘Your Child Shall Be Healed’

When the plague once again visited Northumbria, Bishop Cuthbert of Lindisfarne left his island retreat and brought comfort and healing to the suffering.

297

A Quick Study

After the monastery of St Paul in Jarrow was devasted by an epidemic, the Abbot had only a boy in his early teens to rely on.

298

The Firebird’s Nest

Like the legendary phoenix, the Christian must spend his life making a nest fit for his rebirth in fire.

299

Away with Compulsion!

John Wesley called for a world in which no one was forced to go against his conscience or to serve against his will.

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No Danger in Discussion

It should never be labelled ‘dangerous’ to subject Government policy to calm and honest criticism.