Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1893 — Cause for Thanks. [ARTICLE]

Cause for Thanks.

In driving with Whittier one day Emerson pointed out a small unpainted house by the roadside and said: “There lives an old Calvinist in that house and site says she prays for me every day. I am glad she does. 1 pray for myself.” “Does thee?” said Whittier; “what does thee pray for. friend Emejgop?" “Well,” replied Emerson, “wijgn I first open my eyes upon the meadows and look out beautiful world, I thank God tlwt I am alive and that I live so near Boston." '