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Skeptic's daughter; On the banks of Rosedale's waters,

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Jones, Ercella

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voice -15 Coll. by Linda Lee Jones Mrs. Ercelle Jones For M.C. Parler Huntsville, Ark. January 10, 1960 Reel 331, Item 3 The Skeptic's Daughter On the banks of Rosedale's waters, Where the blooming flowers grow wild Lived a pure and lovely daughter A rich skeptic's only child. Crowned in all her wealth and beauty Learie d in all her classic lore And for virtue, fame and wisdom She was queen of Rosedale shore. A large meeting was progressing Near her father's flowery grove Where poor sinners were professing All their bliss of Christian love. Father let me prove the Bible To this poor illiterate clan That it's nothing but a lible, On the character of man. Go my daughter, you are able To destroy their Sabbath theme Go and prove their book a fable And their doctrine all a dream. Dressed in all her pride and glory She went forth to join that throng Where she heard the gospel story Both in sermon and in song. Soon a thrill of deep conviction Seized upon her slumbering soul Filled her mind with an affection That her heart could not control. Calmly rose she without falter All her follies bade farewell And came in before the alter Where in humble prayer she fell. Casting all her care on Heaven Every prayer went to the throne 'Till her sins were all forgiven And the Saviour was her own. Then she hastened to her father To inform him of God's love And to...
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Jones, Linda Lee
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1960 01 10
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