Excerpt from A Historical Sketch of the Widow's House at Bethlehem, Pa., 1768-1892
From the establishment of the Moravian Church in the Province of Pennsylvania, our forefathers, appreciating that helplessness and old age should be the objects of a peculiar tenderness and sympathy, introduced the plan adopted by the Mother Church, by which there could be but little poverty and no destitution among those who had devoted their best years or lives to her service. The same spirit, therefore, which led to the erection of the other Choir Houses in Bethlehem, led to the building of the Widows' House, which for nearly a century and a quarter has afforded its inmates the comforts of a retired home.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins of the Widows House in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Established in the mid-18th century, this unique institution provided a sanctuary for widows and unmarried daughters of Moravian ministers and missionaries. The author chronicles the history of the Widows House, from its humble beginnings to its present-day incarnation as a thriving community for senior women. The book offers insights into the lives of the women who resided there, their challenges and triumphs, and the unwavering support they received from the Moravian Church. Additionally, the author examines the architectural and cultural significance of the Widows House, highlighting its role as a testament to the Moravian community's commitment to social welfare and its enduring legacy in American history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334727306_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LX-9781334727306
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