Project Gutenberg 1996-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 166 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) Stevenson, Fanny Van de Grift 1840 1914 Stevenson, Frances Matilda Van de Grift Osbourne, Fanny Van de Grift Vandergrift, Fanny Prayers Written At Vailima, and A Lowden Sabbath Morn _Prayers Written At Vailima_ was transcribed from the 1916 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price, proofing by Stephen Booth "Prayers Written At Vailima, and A Lowden Sabbath Morn" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of prayers and a poem penned during the late 19th century. The work reflects an intimate exploration of spirituality and community life, particularly in the Samoan context where Stevenson lived. The prayers are deeply resonant with themes of gratitude, hope, and daily living, while the poem reflects on the nature of a Sabbath morning, emphasizing the beauty and simplicity of rural life. The first section, "Prayers Written At Vailima," consists of a series of heartfelt prayers that Stevenson crafted for family gatherings and social rituals in Samoa. These prayers capture the essence of the island's culture, acknowledging both the blessings and challenges of life. The second part, "A Lowden Sabbath Morn," is a nostalgic and vivid portrayal of a Sabbath morning in a Scottish village, illustrating the preparations and emotions surrounding the church service. Through rich imagery and warmth, Stevenson paints a picture of community, familial bonds, and the intersection of the sacred and the ordinary, ultimately conveying a deep appreciation for both his Samoan and Scottish experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Samoan Islands Prayers Sabbath -- Poetry BV PR Text Christianity Browsing: Poetry Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Browsing: Travel & Geography 57390 57238 2024-09-01T06:12:04.791802 2023-10-01T05:51:55.160217 text/html text/html 54378 2019-08-16T15:16:47 text/html 121590 2019-08-16T15:22:58 text/html application/zip 132628 2024-09-01T06:12:07.554759 application/epub+zip 129851 2024-09-01T06:12:05.480771 application/epub+zip 56722 2024-09-01T06:12:05.060775 application/epub+zip 165605 2024-09-01T06:12:09.216757 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153630 2024-09-01T06:12:07.179773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81779 2022-09-01T06:43:36.089424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41096 40989 2024-09-01T06:12:04.560775 2023-10-01T05:51:54.843206 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 44145 2019-08-16T15:16:43 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16963 2019-08-16T15:22:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 41162 2019-07-20T11:35:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16297 2019-07-20T11:35:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22052 2024-09-01T06:12:09.364809 application/rdf+xml 16314 2024-09-01T06:12:05.130767 image/jpeg 3403 2024-09-01T06:12:05.096772 image/jpeg 124088 2024-09-01T06:12:04.804797 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia