Theology, Explained and Defended in a Series of Sermons, Volume 1W. Baynes & son, 1824 - Theology |
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... knowledge of Geography and History was ac- quired at this period ; and it is believed , that few persons have possessed a more extensive or accurate acquaintance with either of these sciences . This do- mestic education rendered him ...
... knowledge of Geography and History was ac- quired at this period ; and it is believed , that few persons have possessed a more extensive or accurate acquaintance with either of these sciences . This do- mestic education rendered him ...
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Timothy Dwight. acquired a very accurate knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages ; and had read not only those clas- sical authors , which were necessary for admission into College , but those also which were studied during the two ...
Timothy Dwight. acquired a very accurate knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages ; and had read not only those clas- sical authors , which were necessary for admission into College , but those also which were studied during the two ...
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... knowledge . At the commencement of the year he formed a resolution , to which he faithfully adhered during the remainder of his collegiate life , to employ fourteen hours each day in close application to his studies . Such intense and ...
... knowledge . At the commencement of the year he formed a resolution , to which he faithfully adhered during the remainder of his collegiate life , to employ fourteen hours each day in close application to his studies . Such intense and ...
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... knowledge , general and local , of the religious state and inte- rests of the country , than almost any other man ; and by the aid of this knowledge , he was able to originate , and still oftener to aid , the execution of very numerous ...
... knowledge , general and local , of the religious state and inte- rests of the country , than almost any other man ; and by the aid of this knowledge , he was able to originate , and still oftener to aid , the execution of very numerous ...
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... knowledge , by advancing the literary cha- racter of the country , and by promoting the pros- perity of the Church of Christ , rendered these gra- tuitous services for others not irksome , but pleasant . During the period of his ...
... knowledge , by advancing the literary cha- racter of the country , and by promoting the pros- perity of the Church of Christ , rendered these gra- tuitous services for others not irksome , but pleasant . During the period of his ...
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