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BY THE REV. CHARLES BRIDGES, M.A.,

Vicar of Old Newton.

In foolscap octavo, Price 28. cloth.

AGNES MORTON;

OR, THE IDOLATRY OF THE HEART.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE BREAD OF DECEIT."

In 18mo., Price 2s. 6d. half-boound.

A COMPANION TO THE HOLY COMMUNION.

BY THE REV. E. BICKERSTETH.

An edition printed in large type. In 16mo., Price 3s. 6d. in roan.

THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE.

BY THE REV. THOMAS JONES,

Of Creaton.

Third Edition. Small octavo, Price 3s. 6d. cloth.

THE FEMALE VISITOR TO THE POOR.

BY A CLERGYMAN'S DAUGHTER.

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LITTLE SALEM.

CHAPTER I.

The lot is fallen unto me in a fair ground.+

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EARLY at the foot of a lofty hill, in one of the most beautiful Counties of England, stands a small country town, which I introduce to my readers as Little Salem. Towards the South it commands a very delightful prospect,-a River winding its rapid course through an extended valley of rich and verdant meads, which on the East are sheltered by hanging woods, and towards the West by a gently rising hill bedecked with Villas and plumy Shrubs.

This town offers, in many particulars, a tempting retreat to the Pilgrim, who-weary of the turmoils of active life is in search of a little Zoar, wherein, so far as is permitted to sinful man, he may spend what remains of his earthly sojourn in peace. The value of this lovely scenery, and other natural advantages, is greatly en

+ Psalm xvi. 6.

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