Memoir of Rev. David Sanford...Harlow & Thatcher, printers, 1878 - 90 pages |
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Page 60 - The voice at midnight came; He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierced his frame — He fell, but felt no fear.
Page 33 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
Page 58 - How happy is he born and taught That serveth not another's will; Whose armor is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill!
Page 47 - But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Page 59 - Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings leaned to virtue's side; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all...
Page 31 - Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Page 89 - And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God ; walk before me, and be thou perfect. And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
Page 55 - And when I'm to die, Receive me, I'll cry, For Jesus has loved me, I cannot tell why : But this I do find, We two are so joined, He'll not be in glory and leave me hehind." "The last time he occupied my pulpit," writes his friend and neighbor, the Rev.
Page 69 - He was a brother-inlaw of Dr. Hopkins, and they both resided at Great Barrington. On one occasion, as they were attending to some matter of business, there was a disagreement between them, and Dr. Hopkins, in a moment of excitement, spoke to Mr. Sanford with an unjustifiable severity. Mr. Sanford said that...
Page 73 - ... for which his body as well as his mind was peculiarly formed. He had a piercing eye, a significant countenance, a majestic appearance, and a strong, clear, melodious voice, which he was able to modulate with ease and propriety. I know no man of any profession, in the circle of my acquaintance, who surpassed him in natural eloquence. He was able to move any passion which he wished to move, whether love or hatred, hope or fear, joy or sorrow. He knew every avenue to the human heart, and could make...