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November 25, 1820
The Alexandrian: A Commercial, Agricultural And Literary Journal
Alexandria, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A poor curate applies to Lord Chancellor Sherlow for a vacant church living. When asked for a recommendation, he replies it comes from the Lord of Hosts, impressing the chancellor who grants him the position.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
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One day when Lord Sherlow was very busy at his house in Arnaut-street, a poor curate applied to him for a living then vacant. "Don't trouble me," said the chancellor, turning from him with a frowning brow, "don't you see I am busy and can't attend to you--what Duke or Lord recommended you?" The poor creature lifted his eyes, and with dejection, said, he had no Lord to recommend him but the Lord of Hosts! "The Lord of Hosts! I believe I have had recommendations from most Lords, but do not recollect one from him before: and so do you hear young man--You shall have the living."
One day when Lord Sherlow was very busy at his house in Arnaut-street, a poor curate applied to him for a living then vacant. "Don't trouble me," said the chancellor, turning from him with a frowning brow, "don't you see I am busy and can't attend to you--what Duke or Lord recommended you?" The poor creature lifted his eyes, and with dejection, said, he had no Lord to recommend him but the Lord of Hosts! "The Lord of Hosts! I believe I have had recommendations from most Lords, but do not recollect one from him before: and so do you hear young man--You shall have the living."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Providence Divine
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Poor Curate
Lord Sherlow
Divine Recommendation
Church Living
Witty Reply
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Sherlow
Poor Curate
Where did it happen?
His House In Arnaut Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Lord Sherlow
Poor Curate
Location
His House In Arnaut Street
Story Details
A busy Lord Chancellor Sherlow dismisses a poor curate seeking a vacant living until the curate says his recommendation comes from the Lord of Hosts, prompting the chancellor to grant it.