The Life, Character, and Literary Labours of Samuel Drew, A. M.Harper, 1835 - 363 pages |
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... frequently be gathered from facts which , though essen- tial to a right apprehension of the subject , are in themselves apparently insignificant ? When an individual has attained dis- tinction , it is not enough to know the conspicuous ...
... frequently be gathered from facts which , though essen- tial to a right apprehension of the subject , are in themselves apparently insignificant ? When an individual has attained dis- tinction , it is not enough to know the conspicuous ...
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... frequent supervision , with reference to their per- sonal conduct , and that of the individuals committed to their charge . Among the Methodists , a local preacher is not especially set apart for the ministerial office , so as to devote ...
... frequent supervision , with reference to their per- sonal conduct , and that of the individuals committed to their charge . Among the Methodists , a local preacher is not especially set apart for the ministerial office , so as to devote ...
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... frequently exhibited a considerable degree of shrewdness and resolution , instances of which are yet in the recollection of those who knew him in childhood . One of his juvenile performances , related by himself , indi- cates , at a ...
... frequently exhibited a considerable degree of shrewdness and resolution , instances of which are yet in the recollection of those who knew him in childhood . One of his juvenile performances , related by himself , indi- cates , at a ...
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... frequently con- flicting duties , the relative claims of which it requires much thought , and much of the Divine guidance , satisfactorily to determine . Neither should he forget the apostolic declaration , " If any provide not for his ...
... frequently con- flicting duties , the relative claims of which it requires much thought , and much of the Divine guidance , satisfactorily to determine . Neither should he forget the apostolic declaration , " If any provide not for his ...
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... frequently have I wept at the holes which I could not conceal ; though , when fortunate enough to procure , a ... frequent perusal , I had nearly learned it by heart , it became monotonous , and was shortly afterward thrown aside . With ...
... frequently have I wept at the holes which I could not conceal ; though , when fortunate enough to procure , a ... frequent perusal , I had nearly learned it by heart , it became monotonous , and was shortly afterward thrown aside . With ...
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Page 47 - Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish's belly, and said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me: out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.
Page 21 - Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the LORD, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters saith the LORD Almighty...
Page 66 - It is easier to suppress the first desire, than to satisfy all that follow it.
Page 47 - Hitherto shalt thou come, but no farther, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
Page 264 - Who wickedly is wise, or madly brave, Is but the more a fool, the more a knave. Who noble ends by noble means obtains, Or failing, smiles in exile or in chains, Like good Aurelius let him reign, or bleed Like Socrates, that man is great indeed. What's fame? a fancied life in others' breath, A thing beyond us, ev'n before our death.