Memoirs of William Stevens, esq. [by sir J.A. Park.]. |
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... means , by what previous preparation , by what course of study , by what exertions of time , of thought , of talents , or by the exercise of what vir- tues , such heighth of excellence was attained . 66 One view , therefore , which the ...
... means , by what previous preparation , by what course of study , by what exertions of time , of thought , of talents , or by the exercise of what vir- tues , such heighth of excellence was attained . 66 One view , therefore , which the ...
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... means , Mr. Stevens acquired , as is well known to the writer of this account , and to many others now living , not only an intimate ac- quaintance with the French language , but also at- tained to a considerable knowledge of Latin ...
... means , Mr. Stevens acquired , as is well known to the writer of this account , and to many others now living , not only an intimate ac- quaintance with the French language , but also at- tained to a considerable knowledge of Latin ...
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... means is his strength made perfect . To him " be all the glory ! for what am I ? a worm , and Of this truth I am more and more " convinced every day . You need not desire me to excuse your faults : I see too many in myself to " be ...
... means is his strength made perfect . To him " be all the glory ! for what am I ? a worm , and Of this truth I am more and more " convinced every day . You need not desire me to excuse your faults : I see too many in myself to " be ...
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... means " used for my recovery ; that he may give me patience under my sufferings , and a happy issue " out of all my afflictions , for Christ's sake . " I am , & c . " 66 It is quite apparent from this letter , that this excellent youth ...
... means " used for my recovery ; that he may give me patience under my sufferings , and a happy issue " out of all my afflictions , for Christ's sake . " I am , & c . " 66 It is quite apparent from this letter , that this excellent youth ...
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... the period of time , before he published any thing , I now proceed to point out one of the most admi- rable traits in his character , I mean his extensive charities , founded as they were in the purest Chris- 32 MEMOIRS OF.
... the period of time , before he published any thing , I now proceed to point out one of the most admi- rable traits in his character , I mean his extensive charities , founded as they were in the purest Chris- 32 MEMOIRS OF.
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