A Short Sketch of Temporary Regulations: (until Better Shall be Proposed) for the Intended Settlement on the Grain Coast of Africa, Near Sierra LeonaH. Baldwin, 1786 - 184 pages |
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... purchase of the mafter all the re- maining term of fervice . If any flave fhall escape from his mafter in any part of the neighbouring country where the abominable traffic in human beings is tolerated , and fhall apply at any town- ship ...
... purchase of the mafter all the re- maining term of fervice . If any flave fhall escape from his mafter in any part of the neighbouring country where the abominable traffic in human beings is tolerated , and fhall apply at any town- ship ...
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... purchase , of the publick Ex- chequer , one quarter of a lot of land , for one year's fervice , confifting of 310 days fervice of eight hours each , ( and a proportionable addition to the term , if under that age ) for which quarter of ...
... purchase , of the publick Ex- chequer , one quarter of a lot of land , for one year's fervice , confifting of 310 days fervice of eight hours each , ( and a proportionable addition to the term , if under that age ) for which quarter of ...
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... purchase until the fecond year after he receives the land ; in the course of which only half of the labour , viz . 155 days , may be demanded , and the remainder in the courfe of the third year , whereby the ftranger will have Spare ...
... purchase until the fecond year after he receives the land ; in the course of which only half of the labour , viz . 155 days , may be demanded , and the remainder in the courfe of the third year , whereby the ftranger will have Spare ...
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... purchase of a full lot of protected land , with a gradual introduction to all the privileges of a free English fettlement , will amount , at 310 working days per annum ( fifty - two fundays and three holi- days being deducted for the ...
... purchase of a full lot of protected land , with a gradual introduction to all the privileges of a free English fettlement , will amount , at 310 working days per annum ( fifty - two fundays and three holi- days being deducted for the ...
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... purchase of a slave , un- der fo equitable a regulation , will be really and truly a Redemption from Sla- very to a state of freedom and protection . And if the voluntary labour of a man should really be worth three times what I have ...
... purchase of a slave , un- der fo equitable a regulation , will be really and truly a Redemption from Sla- very to a state of freedom and protection . And if the voluntary labour of a man should really be worth three times what I have ...
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Page 158 - WE humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities ; and for the glory of thy Name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously have deserved ; and grant, that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy, and evermore serve thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy honour and glory ; through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 127 - GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort...
Page 124 - Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings ? and not one of them is forgotten before God ; But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore ; ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Page 148 - ALMIGHTY LORD, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of Thy laws, and in the works of Thy commandments...
Page 147 - GOD, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls ; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 124 - And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Page 145 - ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts be open, all ./~\. desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord.
Page 158 - LORD, we beseech thee, absolve thy people from their offences; that, through thy bountiful goodness, we may all be delivered from the bands of those sins which by our frailty we have committed: Grant this, O heavenly Father, for JESUS CHRIST'S sake, our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.
Page 147 - LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee the only God ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 127 - Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious Favour, and further us with thy continual Help, that in all our Works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorifie thy Holy Name, and finally by thy Mercy obtain Everlasting Life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.