The Bible / Hail sacred Book in mercy given! / When far in error's road we're driven, / Tis thou canst teach the way to Heaven / My Bible. / / In thy blest pages are combin'd / Whate'er can sooth the wounded mind / In thee a sweet relief we find / My Bible. / If prosperous gales around us rise / Thou bidst us seek a nobler prize / A treasure far beyond the skies / My Bible. / / From thee we learn those truths sublime / Which prove their author was divine / In thee both grace and mercy shine / My Bible. / / Sarah Evans's work 1831----------------

Maker

Evans, Sarah (age 15)

Date made

1831

Origin

Wales

Stitches

Cross over 1 and 2.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: one ampersand. Numbers 1-15. Three sided border of bluebells around verse. At the bottom a basket of fruit, two small trees, birds and tall flowers. Arcaded floral border all four sides with three different types of flowers.

Inscription

The Bible / Hail sacred Book in mercy given! / When far in error's road we're driven, / Tis thou canst teach the way to Heaven / My Bible. / / In thy blest pages are combin'd / Whate'er can sooth the wounded mind / In thee a sweet relief we find / My Bible. / If prosperous gales around us rise / Thou bidst us seek a nobler prize / A treasure far beyond the skies / My Bible. / / From thee we learn those truths sublime / Which prove their author was divine / In thee both grace and mercy shine / My Bible. / / Sarah Evans's work 1831----------------

Length Without Frame

17 1/2"

Width Without Frame

13"

Historical Owner

#8954 (Catalog available at www.dupinternational.org)

Owner

Pioneer Memorial Museum, Salt Lake City, UT

Owner Private

Pioneer Memorial Museum