Memoirs of the Life and Ministry of the Late Rev. Thomas Spencer, of Liverpool: With an Appendix, Containing a Selection from His Papers, &cC. Williams, 1813 - 336 pages |
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... considerable difficulty that I collected the materials necessary for my purpose . I had imagined , from the gene- ral impression which prevailed , at least amongst Mr. Spen- cer's friends , of the propriety of such a publication , that ...
... considerable difficulty that I collected the materials necessary for my purpose . I had imagined , from the gene- ral impression which prevailed , at least amongst Mr. Spen- cer's friends , of the propriety of such a publication , that ...
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... considerable time from the annunciation of my design , before I was sufficiently supplied to commence , with any degree of prudence , the composition of the volume . In addition to this , the laborious duties of a new and most extensive ...
... considerable time from the annunciation of my design , before I was sufficiently supplied to commence , with any degree of prudence , the composition of the volume . In addition to this , the laborious duties of a new and most extensive ...
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... considerable than that of my school - fel- lows ; a natural curiosity and desire of knowledge , I think I may say , without vanity , distinguished even the period of my infancy . I now remember ques- tions that I asked when about four ...
... considerable than that of my school - fel- lows ; a natural curiosity and desire of knowledge , I think I may say , without vanity , distinguished even the period of my infancy . I now remember ques- tions that I asked when about four ...
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... considerable circumstance in the history and pros- pects of a child , who , if he rose into eminence at all , could have no facilities afforded him , by the auspi- cious omens of his birth , or the rank of his father's family . But alas ...
... considerable circumstance in the history and pros- pects of a child , who , if he rose into eminence at all , could have no facilities afforded him , by the auspi- cious omens of his birth , or the rank of his father's family . But alas ...
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... the lovely qual- ities of his mind unfolded , and the dignified and pleasing prospects of his future life were disclosed . But though considerable light was thrown upon his destiny , yet on leaving London it was not finally 24.
... the lovely qual- ities of his mind unfolded , and the dignified and pleasing prospects of his future life were disclosed . But though considerable light was thrown upon his destiny , yet on leaving London it was not finally 24.
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Page 194 - But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. " For verily I say unto you that many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Page 204 - Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father's house in peace ; then shall the Lord be my God : and this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house : and of all that thou shalt give me, I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
Page 316 - Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep, and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 250 - So sinks the day-star in the ocean bed, And yet anon repairs his drooping head, And tricks his beams, and with new-spangled ore Flames in the forehead of the morning sky...
Page 129 - I've none to smile when I am free, And when I sigh, to sigh with me. Yet in my dreams a form I view, That thinks on me, and loves me too ; I start, and when the vision's flown, I weep that I am all alone.
Page 220 - So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Beth-peor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.
Page 37 - But let us who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love ; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Page 251 - And hears the unexpressive nuptial song, In the blest kingdoms meek of joy and love. There entertain him all the saints above, In solemn troops and sweet societies That sing, and singing in their glory move And wipe the tears for ever from his eyes.
Page 104 - Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his.
Page 10 - It was my guide, my light, my all, It bade my dark forebodings cease; And through the storm and danger's thrall, It led me to the port of peace. Now safely moored, my perils o'er, I'll sing, first in night's diadem, For ever and for evermore, The Star, the Star of Bethlehem.