The French revolution, sketches1799 - 80 pages |
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... fears of death . He would not allow the name of that king of terrors to be mentioned in his presence . He avoided the sight of churchyards , funeral monuments , and whatever could recall to mind the thought of the termination of life ...
... fears of death . He would not allow the name of that king of terrors to be mentioned in his presence . He avoided the sight of churchyards , funeral monuments , and whatever could recall to mind the thought of the termination of life ...
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... fear , " said the queen one day , when about to ask a favour , " that this is a matter of difficulty . " " Madam , ” replied Calonne , “ if it be possible , it is done before you ask it ; if it is im- possible , it shall be done . " It ...
... fear , " said the queen one day , when about to ask a favour , " that this is a matter of difficulty . " " Madam , ” replied Calonne , “ if it be possible , it is done before you ask it ; if it is im- possible , it shall be done . " It ...
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... fears of death , free in the glorious liberty of the children of God . Reader , hast thou found this freedom ? Oh , seek it , if thou hast not , from that Saviour of sinners whose office it is to bestow it ! Justi- fied by faith in his ...
... fears of death , free in the glorious liberty of the children of God . Reader , hast thou found this freedom ? Oh , seek it , if thou hast not , from that Saviour of sinners whose office it is to bestow it ! Justi- fied by faith in his ...
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... fear of self - deception , did any king so much for his subjects as I have done for mine . " The concessions which the king made upon this occasion were indeed most important , and ten years before would have been hailed with rap- ture ...
... fear of self - deception , did any king so much for his subjects as I have done for mine . " The concessions which the king made upon this occasion were indeed most important , and ten years before would have been hailed with rap- ture ...
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... fear , Louis , " said one of the more humane among the mob . " Feel if I do , " answered the king , placing the man's hand to his heart . About eight o'clock in the evening , the palace was at last cleared of its intruders , and the ...
... fear , Louis , " said one of the more humane among the mob . " Feel if I do , " answered the king , placing the man's hand to his heart . About eight o'clock in the evening , the palace was at last cleared of its intruders , and the ...
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Page 5 - ... all the symptoms which I have ever met with in history, previous to great changes and revolutions in Government, now exist, and daily increase in France.
Page 9 - Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
Page 160 - His last words were to Samson the Headsman himself: "Thou wilt show my head to the people; it is worth showing.
Page 61 - Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil...
Page 135 - Job xxi. 15. They count him worthy neither to be loved nor feared They dare not behave with that slight and disregard towards one of their...
Page 136 - LORD encampeth round about them that fear him : and delivereth them. 0 taste and see that the LORD is good : blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Page 181 - But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing ?
Page 52 - If for my consolation Monseigneur would grant me, for the sake of God and the Most Blessed Trinity, that I could have news of my dear wife; were it only her name on a card, to show that she is alive! It were the greatest consolation I could receive; and I should forever bless the greatness of Monseigneur.
Page 22 - ... righteousness exalteth a nation, but" that "sin is a reproach to any people.
Page 28 - God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day; but she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.