A mirror, pictures of the German Kaiser's family, and a crucifix hang on the walls of the living room; in one corner are two shelves with oddments, including a hymnbook and a book of sermons.
"Look Back on Happiness"
Knut Hamsun
His little sons, delighted at having him with them, carefully found his places for him in prayer and hymnbook, and kept watch that he did not lose them afterwards, so that he perforce assumed a really edifying degree of attention.
"Cecilia de Noël"
Lanoe Falconer
It was Sabbath afternoon-the first Sabbath after their return- and Elsie was in her own room alone with the books she loved best -her Bible, hymnbook, and "Pilgrim's Progress."
"Elsie Dinsmore"
Martha Finley