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Page iv
... give some account of such places of public inter- est in London as may be visited by Christian people in their hours of relaxation , without ham- pering them in their earthly duties , or hindering them on their way to heaven . Though ...
... give some account of such places of public inter- est in London as may be visited by Christian people in their hours of relaxation , without ham- pering them in their earthly duties , or hindering them on their way to heaven . Though ...
Page v
... books only in the proportion in which they are likely to do good , I trust it will appear that I have not sought to give pleasure unaccompanied with profit , but so connected my walks in London with that 66 city PREFACE .
... books only in the proportion in which they are likely to do good , I trust it will appear that I have not sought to give pleasure unaccompanied with profit , but so connected my walks in London with that 66 city PREFACE .
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... give me an appetite , and the broiled ham , or bacon , that forms a part of the hospitable meal , relishes all the better for the free and cheerful converse that prevails . I like to hear him , with a soft , musical voice , read the ...
... give me an appetite , and the broiled ham , or bacon , that forms a part of the hospitable meal , relishes all the better for the free and cheerful converse that prevails . I like to hear him , with a soft , musical voice , read the ...
Page 7
... give way to the solemn thoughts the place inspires . The question of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of erecting in a temple of Christian worship such gorgeous commemorations of the departed dead , I leave others to decide , for I am no ...
... give way to the solemn thoughts the place inspires . The question of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of erecting in a temple of Christian worship such gorgeous commemorations of the departed dead , I leave others to decide , for I am no ...
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... give thee a crown of life . " Under any circumstances , these are impressive texts of Scripture , but how significant and strik- ing with the axe of the executioner in prospect ! But enough of the White Tower . Geoffry , prince of Wales ...
... give thee a crown of life . " Under any circumstances , these are impressive texts of Scripture , but how significant and strik- ing with the axe of the executioner in prospect ! But enough of the White Tower . Geoffry , prince of Wales ...
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