How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #7
And the Lord said unto Satan, whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down it. (2.2.2.7)
Whenever something goes wrong on his farm, Per Hansa becomes convinced that God is working against him. He doesn't even think about the fact that he has had way more luck than his neighbors when it comes to working his land.
Quote #8
Had he no sense whatever of decency and propriety, no feeling of shame and sin?... That's only one more proof, she thought, that the devil has us in his clutches. (2.2.7.19)
The longer this book goes on, the more aware Beret becomes of Per Hansa's pride. She is certain that Satan has taken control of Per and is using him for evil ends.
Quote #9
He thanked Him for the day that now was past, nevermore to return, entreating Him to cast into the ocean of grace all sins committed on this day. (2.3.1.35)
When the minister first arrives in the Norwegian settlement, he is quick to sit down and say a prayer for all of the good fortune the settlers have had. He can tell by Tönseten's language that these people have gotten a little rough around the edges from living in the wilderness, but he hopes to make up for it by giving them a good dose of prayer.