# Magic words: A tale for Christmas time

Author: Maceroni, Emilie; Wehnert, Edward Henry, 1813-1868 [Illustrator]

Genre: Category: Novels

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68424

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Magic+words%3A+A+tale+for+Christmas+time+Maceroni&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

It was the evening of Christmas Day. The hymn of “Peace upon earth, good-will towards men,” had been chanted by thousands of voices throughout the land, from the grand cathedral-choir to the simple singers of the village church. Charity had extended her munificent hand to the poor and needy, lighting up smiles on many a care-worn face. Hospitality welcomed the good, the beautiful, and the great to the lordly mansions of the rich. Love and Peace sat enthroned in many a happy home. Poverty, shivering at the present, was consoled by the glowing figure of Hope, pointing with radiant eyes to the future. Memory and Sorrow lingered around the grave of many a departed one; but of all mourners the...

## Chapters

- [CHAPTER IV.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/magic-words-a-tale-for-christmas-time-68424/chapters/5/index.md)
- [CHAPTER I.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/magic-words-a-tale-for-christmas-time-68424/chapters/1/index.md)
- [CHAPTER II.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/magic-words-a-tale-for-christmas-time-68424/chapters/2/index.md)
- [CHAPTER III.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/magic-words-a-tale-for-christmas-time-68424/chapters/4/index.md)
- [did. Oh, Edward! your own heart must tell you more than I could ever](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/magic-words-a-tale-for-christmas-time-68424/chapters/3/index.md)