A Tale of Life

BEFORE AND AFTER CONFIRMATION.

BY AUSTIN CLARE,

Author of "The Carved Cartoon," "In the North Countrie,"
"Davie Armstrong," &c.

"Ah! if our souls but poise and swing
Like the compass in its brazen ring,
Ever level and ever true

To the toil and the task we have to do,
We shall sail securely, and safely reach
The fortunate Isles, on whose shining beach
The sights we see, and the sounds we hear,
Will be those of Joy, and not of fear."

The Building of the Ship.
LONGFELLOW.

SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORIES:

LONDON: 77, GREAT QUEEN STREET, LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS;
4, ROYAL EXCHANGE; 48, PICCADILLY;

AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.

NEW YORK: POTT, YOUNG & CO.

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To Candidates for Confirmation,

PAST, PRESENT, AND TO COME,