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... Patrons of Learning . They undoubtedly of all Others , have the best of Claims to a Work of this Nature , whose Generosity and Benevolence have been con- spicuous , spicuous , in so promoting the Welfare of their Country.
... Patrons of Learning . They undoubtedly of all Others , have the best of Claims to a Work of this Nature , whose Generosity and Benevolence have been con- spicuous , spicuous , in so promoting the Welfare of their Country.
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John Brand. JUSTLY therefore are you entitled to Per- formances of this Nature , but in a more espe- cial Manner to this in particular ; it being the genuine Offspring of your Generosity . As I am sensible that you have bless'd me with ...
John Brand. JUSTLY therefore are you entitled to Per- formances of this Nature , but in a more espe- cial Manner to this in particular ; it being the genuine Offspring of your Generosity . As I am sensible that you have bless'd me with ...
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... ( inquit ) nocturna pervigilatio , ut in Martyrum ce- lebritate canendis Psalmis perfecta esset & Crepusculum adve nisset , & c . Durant , p . 232 . tenderest tenderest Affections of human Nature , and has per- haps 24 ANTIQUITIES OF.
... ( inquit ) nocturna pervigilatio , ut in Martyrum ce- lebritate canendis Psalmis perfecta esset & Crepusculum adve nisset , & c . Durant , p . 232 . tenderest tenderest Affections of human Nature , and has per- haps 24 ANTIQUITIES OF.
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John Brand. tenderest Affections of human Nature , and has per- haps on that Account been used from the Infancy of Time . I find in Durant a pretty exact Account of some of the Ceremonies used at present in what we call laying out or ...
John Brand. tenderest Affections of human Nature , and has per- haps on that Account been used from the Infancy of Time . I find in Durant a pretty exact Account of some of the Ceremonies used at present in what we call laying out or ...
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... Nature ! It would be treating the serious subject with two much levity , to say , that if the inconsiderate Wretches , who abuse such solemn Meetings , think at all , they think with Epicurean licentiousness , that since Life is so ...
... Nature ! It would be treating the serious subject with two much levity , to say , that if the inconsiderate Wretches , who abuse such solemn Meetings , think at all , they think with Epicurean licentiousness , that since Life is so ...
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