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Martha Finley was an American author born on April 26, 1828, and passed away on January 30, 1909. She is known for her children's literature, particularly works with Christian themes.

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Famous Martha Finley Quotes

“Ah, what a sweetner of toil is love—love to a dear earthly parent, and still more love to Christ. There is no drudgery in the most menial employment where that is the motive power.”

Stills Parent Christ Dear Employment Motive Toil Drudgery

Book:Elsie's Motherhood: A Sequel to

Source: Elsie's Motherhood: A Sequel to

“Holy and pure are the drops that fall, When the young bride goes from her father's hall; She goes unto love yet untried and new- She parts from love which hath still been true.”

Stills Young Fall Father Holy Pure Halls Brides

Book:COMING OF AGE COLLECTION – Timeless Children Classics For Young Girls: Complete Elsie Dinsmore & Mildred Keith Series: Including the Novels Edith’s Sacrifice, Ella Clinton, Signing the Contract and What it Cost, The Thorn in the Nest & The Tragedy of Wild River Valley (With Original Illustrations)

Source: COMING OF AGE COLLECTION – Timeless Children Classics For Young Girls: Complete Elsie Dinsmore & Mildred Keith Series: Including the Novels Edith’s Sacrifice, Ella Clinton, Signing the Contract and What it Cost, The Thorn in the Nest & The Tragedy of Wild River Valley (With Original Illustrations)