Old Humphrey's Walks in London and Its Neighborhood ...E. Stevenson & F.A. Owen, 1855 - 286 pages |
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... give some account of such places of public in- terest in London as may be visited by Christian people in their hours of relaxation , without hampering them in their earthly du- ties , or hindering them on their way to heaven . Though ...
... give some account of such places of public in- terest in London as may be visited by Christian people in their hours of relaxation , without hampering them in their earthly du- ties , or hindering them on their way to heaven . Though ...
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... give pleasure unaccompanied with profit , but so connected my walks in London with that " city which hath foundations , " that those who are informed as to the one , shall not be altogether unmindful of the other . OLD HUMPHREY . WALKS ...
... give pleasure unaccompanied with profit , but so connected my walks in London with that " city which hath foundations , " that those who are informed as to the one , shall not be altogether unmindful of the other . OLD HUMPHREY . WALKS ...
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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 Holy ...
... 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 Holy ...
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... 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 com- memorations of the departed dead , I leave others to de- cide ; for I am ...
... 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 com- memorations of the departed dead , I leave others to de- cide ; for I am ...
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... give thee a crown of life . " Under any cir- cumstances , these are impressive texts of Scripture , but how significant and striking , with the axe of the execu tioner in prospect ! But enough of the White Tower Goeffry , prince of ...
... give thee a crown of life . " Under any cir- cumstances , these are impressive texts of Scripture , but how significant and striking , with the axe of the execu tioner in prospect ! But enough of the White Tower Goeffry , prince of ...
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Page 217 - These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them : for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings : and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
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Page 117 - Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity.
Page 10 - For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is for ever sure ; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure.
Page 230 - Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, And HE bringeth them out of their distresses. HE maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet ; So HE bringeth them unto their desired haven.
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Page 50 - And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.