The lady of the manor, conversations on the subject of confirmation, Volume 7 |
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... heard that of Emily Courtney ; for this attractive young person was rarely seen in the streets ; and , as the family attended a small country church in the neighbourhood , the plain peo- ple there did not notice her , as the gay and ...
... heard that of Emily Courtney ; for this attractive young person was rarely seen in the streets ; and , as the family attended a small country church in the neighbourhood , the plain peo- ple there did not notice her , as the gay and ...
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... heard of her , that he was resolved to obtain an introduction to her mother ; and , having succeeded in this attempt , he be- haved with so much decorum , and laboured with so much success to appear what he really was not , viz . an ...
... heard of her , that he was resolved to obtain an introduction to her mother ; and , having succeeded in this attempt , he be- haved with so much decorum , and laboured with so much success to appear what he really was not , viz . an ...
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... heard spoken of at a later period of his short life . Education , as it is now carried on , was not understood by Mrs. Courtney ; nevertheless , what she knew , she taught with accuracy . She was methodical and orderly . She caused ...
... heard spoken of at a later period of his short life . Education , as it is now carried on , was not understood by Mrs. Courtney ; nevertheless , what she knew , she taught with accuracy . She was methodical and orderly . She caused ...
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... his wounded feelings , he had fallen a mise- rable victim to the violence of his own passions . Mrs. Courtney had taken care to conceal from Christo- pher and Emily the unpleasant account she had heard of 12 THE LADY OF THE MANOR .
... his wounded feelings , he had fallen a mise- rable victim to the violence of his own passions . Mrs. Courtney had taken care to conceal from Christo- pher and Emily the unpleasant account she had heard of 12 THE LADY OF THE MANOR .
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Mary Martha Sherwood. pher and Emily the unpleasant account she had heard of their father ; but it is very certain , that she trembled for herself and them when she looked forward to his arrival , and hoped that he would soon find for ...
Mary Martha Sherwood. pher and Emily the unpleasant account she had heard of their father ; but it is very certain , that she trembled for herself and them when she looked forward to his arrival , and hoped that he would soon find for ...
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Popular passages
Page 190 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.
Page 191 - For I have received of the Lord, that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread : and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat : this is my body, which is broken for you : this do in remembrance of me.
Page 306 - Almighty and everliving God, who hast vouchsafed to regenerate these Thy servants by water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given unto them forgiveness of all their sins ; strengthen them, we beseech Thee, O Lord, with the Holy Ghost the Comforter, and daily increase in them Thy manifold gifts of grace...
Page 88 - I mean an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace given unto us, ordained by Christ himself, as a means whereby we receive the same, and a pledge to assure us thereof.
Page 88 - A death unto sin, and a new birth unto righteousness : for being by nature born in sin, and the children of wrath, we are hereby made the children of grace.
Page 2 - And this I trust He will do of His mercy and goodness, through our Lord Jesus Christ. And therefore I say, Amen, So be it.
Page 189 - The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ, as our bodies are by the Bread and Wine.
Page 145 - Then if any man shall say unto you. Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Page 302 - Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible ; even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 95 - The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.