Memoirs of William Stevens, Esq. ...Philanthropic Society, St George's Fields, 1812 - 190 pages |
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... thought that a Memoir of Mr. Stevens was well worthy of public attention . It is indeed impossible for any man to deny , the delight and pleasure he has derived from the perusal of the lives of men , who have gained immortal glory to ...
... thought that a Memoir of Mr. Stevens was well worthy of public attention . It is indeed impossible for any man to deny , the delight and pleasure he has derived from the perusal of the lives of men , who have gained immortal glory to ...
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... thought , of talents , or by the exercise of what vir- tues , such heighth of excellence was attained . One view , therefore , which the Author has in submitting this sketch of the life of Mr. Stevens to the world is to prove , and ...
... thought , of talents , or by the exercise of what vir- tues , such heighth of excellence was attained . One view , therefore , which the Author has in submitting this sketch of the life of Mr. Stevens to the world is to prove , and ...
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... death too 66 66 much , there are a thousand who do not fear it " enough , nor have thought in earnest about it . ” That the Bishop's excellent cousin , Mr. Stevens , did think of it in the manner in which Dr. Horne WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ .
... death too 66 66 much , there are a thousand who do not fear it " enough , nor have thought in earnest about it . ” That the Bishop's excellent cousin , Mr. Stevens , did think of it in the manner in which Dr. Horne WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ .
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... thought , that separated in situation , from his excellent cousin , and having so few things in common , their minds would natu- rally be estranged from each other . But the fact was quite otherwise ; for the congeniality of their ...
... thought , that separated in situation , from his excellent cousin , and having so few things in common , their minds would natu- rally be estranged from each other . But the fact was quite otherwise ; for the congeniality of their ...
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... thought " worthy of that character in the first and purest " " ages of the Christian Church . " And upon a similar occasion Bishop Horsley , who was not given to flattery , said , " Mr. Stevens , a compli- " ment from you upon such a ...
... thought " worthy of that character in the first and purest " " ages of the Christian Church . " And upon a similar occasion Bishop Horsley , who was not given to flattery , said , " Mr. Stevens , a compli- " ment from you upon such a ...
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