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Page 645
... possessed the animated be- nevolence that we attribute to a seraph ; and that to retire from an association with him to the company of superior geniuses of terrestrial dispositions and pursuits , would be rather a descent than an ...
... possessed the animated be- nevolence that we attribute to a seraph ; and that to retire from an association with him to the company of superior geniuses of terrestrial dispositions and pursuits , would be rather a descent than an ...
Page 690
... possessing peace of conscience ; relishing with moderation the enjoyments of life , but willing to leave them ; viewing death with solemnity , yet raised above the fear of it . We know that the gospel is a doctrine according to ...
... possessing peace of conscience ; relishing with moderation the enjoyments of life , but willing to leave them ; viewing death with solemnity , yet raised above the fear of it . We know that the gospel is a doctrine according to ...
Page 693
... possessing only the mere necessaries of life . Their huts are mean , and destitute of furniture . They have , however , arrived at a considerable degree of perfection in agriculture : ' but have made only a small progress in the art of ...
... possessing only the mere necessaries of life . Their huts are mean , and destitute of furniture . They have , however , arrived at a considerable degree of perfection in agriculture : ' but have made only a small progress in the art of ...
Page 701
... possessed of industry and docility , and discover a strong ambition to acquire learning . Every branch of instruc- tion is received by them with delight ; and they read the books put into their hands with a degree of transport , which ...
... possessed of industry and docility , and discover a strong ambition to acquire learning . Every branch of instruc- tion is received by them with delight ; and they read the books put into their hands with a degree of transport , which ...
Page 731
... possessed , and lived in . ' p . 15 . . So that but 2 We shall conclude these extracts with an admirable in- stance of meekness , patience , forgiveness , and an exercise of affection towards an inveterate enemy . A soldier came to his ...
... possessed , and lived in . ' p . 15 . . So that but 2 We shall conclude these extracts with an admirable in- stance of meekness , patience , forgiveness , and an exercise of affection towards an inveterate enemy . A soldier came to his ...
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Page 692 - For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Page 1053 - And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there : save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Page 1022 - In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. Then a spirit passed before my face ; the hair of my flesh stood up...
Page 929 - Slaves cannot breathe in England ; if their lungs Receive our air, that moment they are free; They touch our country, and their shackles fall.
Page 1005 - Cecil's despatch of business was extraordinary, his maxim being, " The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at once...
Page 583 - It is this deception which rouses and keeps in continual motion the industry of mankind. It is this which first prompted them to cultivate the ground, to build houses, to found cities and commonwealths, and to invent and improve all the sciences and arts which ennoble and embellish human life...
Page 930 - It was but one gloomy subject from morning to night. In the daytime I was uneasy. In the night I had little rest. I sometimes never closed my eyelids for grief. It became now not so much a trial for academical reputation, as for the production of a work which might be useful to injured Africa.
Page 1080 - the King's true faithful subject and daily beadsman and pray for his Highness and all his and all the realm. I do nobody harm, I say none harm, I think none harm, but wish everybody good. And if this be not enough to keep a man alive, in good faith, I long not to live.
Page 583 - And it is well that nature imposes upon us in this manner. It is this deception which rouses and keeps in continual motion the industry of mankind.
Page 1082 - Pluck up thy spirit, man, and be not afraid to do thine office. My neck is very short ; take heed, therefore, that thou strike not awry for saving of thine honesty.