The Conquest of India by the ChurchMassachusetts Sabbath School Society, 1845 - 378 pages |
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... woman , and between thy seed and her seed . It shall bruise thy head , and thou shalt bruise his heel . " Jesus Christ is this promised seed of the woman . He came , and died , and arose , and ascended to the right hand of the Father ...
... woman , and between thy seed and her seed . It shall bruise thy head , and thou shalt bruise his heel . " Jesus Christ is this promised seed of the woman . He came , and died , and arose , and ascended to the right hand of the Father ...
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... universe . The other pre- sents the linga and yoní , and a female in the act of worship . A wreath of flowers is laid upon the linga , and the young woman is 5 IDOLATRY OF THE HINDUS . 49 nothing like social worship among the Hin- ...
... universe . The other pre- sents the linga and yoní , and a female in the act of worship . A wreath of flowers is laid upon the linga , and the young woman is 5 IDOLATRY OF THE HINDUS . 49 nothing like social worship among the Hin- ...
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Sendal Barnes Munger. laid upon the linga , and the young woman is seated in the usual posture , and affords a view of the costume and adorning of Hindu females . She is burning incense , and uttering prayer . In addition to the daily ...
Sendal Barnes Munger. laid upon the linga , and the young woman is seated in the usual posture , and affords a view of the costume and adorning of Hindu females . She is burning incense , and uttering prayer . In addition to the daily ...
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... beauty , their artful betrayers add the attractions arising from mental accomplishments . Thus is an in- variable rule of the Hindus , that women have no concern with literature , dispensed with upon this 58 THE CONQUEST OF INDIA .
... beauty , their artful betrayers add the attractions arising from mental accomplishments . Thus is an in- variable rule of the Hindus , that women have no concern with literature , dispensed with upon this 58 THE CONQUEST OF INDIA .
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... enrich the treasury of the temple with the wages of prostitu- tion . These women are not , however , re- garded in a dishonorable light ; they are considered as wedded to the idol , and they partake CHARACTER OF HINDU GODS . 59.
... enrich the treasury of the temple with the wages of prostitu- tion . These women are not , however , re- garded in a dishonorable light ; they are considered as wedded to the idol , and they partake CHARACTER OF HINDU GODS . 59.
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Page 335 - The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Shar'on, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
Page 310 - For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Page 351 - My grace is sufficient for thee : for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake : for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Page 10 - And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.
Page 310 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content.
Page 138 - For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness; all these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
Page 13 - MY soul, be on thy guard, Ten thousand foes arise; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 2 Oh watch, and fight, and pray ; The battle ne'er give o'er; Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore.
Page 256 - ... a sum of not less than one lac of rupees in each year shall be set apart and applied to the revival and improvement of literature, and the encouragement of the learned natives of India, and for the introduction and promotion of a knowledge of the sciences among the inhabitants of the British territories in India...
Page 12 - For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.
Page 304 - Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.