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... received with thankful- ness the Introduction to Reading which I gave him , and regretted much that it was not in my power to give him a Testament . On my return , the next day , I saw this person at some distance from me in the field ...
... received with thankful- ness the Introduction to Reading which I gave him , and regretted much that it was not in my power to give him a Testament . On my return , the next day , I saw this person at some distance from me in the field ...
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... received , and accordingly it was done . Not only to the human species was he a great friend , but even to the brute creation . It is recorded of him that his old horses remained after they were incapable of labour , the happy ...
... received , and accordingly it was done . Not only to the human species was he a great friend , but even to the brute creation . It is recorded of him that his old horses remained after they were incapable of labour , the happy ...
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... receiving large additions . This is also the place in which the body of Dissenting Minis- ters meet to transact their business ; and is a kind of re- pository for paintings of Nonconformist Ministers , for MSS . and other matters of ...
... receiving large additions . This is also the place in which the body of Dissenting Minis- ters meet to transact their business ; and is a kind of re- pository for paintings of Nonconformist Ministers , for MSS . and other matters of ...
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... received it without any signs of resentment . February 12 . GENESIS xx . 5. In the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this . LADY JANE GREY and her husband beheaded on Tower Hill , 1554. This illustrious ...
... received it without any signs of resentment . February 12 . GENESIS xx . 5. In the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this . LADY JANE GREY and her husband beheaded on Tower Hill , 1554. This illustrious ...
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... received letters from Frankfort concerning the persecutions of some godly men in France , he said that his bodily disease was not comparable to the grief of his mind for his godly friends , and for the miseries of the church . Raising ...
... received letters from Frankfort concerning the persecutions of some godly men in France , he said that his bodily disease was not comparable to the grief of his mind for his godly friends , and for the miseries of the church . Raising ...
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Page 39 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Page 281 - I turned, nothing appeared but danger and difficulty. I saw myself in the midst of a vast wilderness in the depth of the rainy season, naked and alone, surrounded by savage animals, and men still more savage.
Page 291 - I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him against that day.
Page 277 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my gray hairs.
Page 237 - May the great God whom I worship, grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory, and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it, and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet! For myself individually, I commit my life to Him that made me, and may His blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country faithfully!
Page 133 - And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name ; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
Page 264 - 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 194 - And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Page 66 - And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid ; and she waited on Naaman's wife.
Page 259 - And let us not be weary in well-doing : for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.