The Persecuted Family: A Narrative of the Sufferings of the Presbyterians in the Reign of Charles IICrocker & Brewster, 1829 - 150 páginas |
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... his youth , after he had finished a work which has given him claims to immortality , and afforded indica- tions of a genius , which , had he lived , would have still farther increased his reputation in the literary world * 1.
... his youth , after he had finished a work which has given him claims to immortality , and afforded indica- tions of a genius , which , had he lived , would have still farther increased his reputation in the literary world * 1.
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... immortal be- ings . Every sigh , we know , of our persecuted an- cestors is recorded in heaven ; every tear which they shed is preserved in the bottle of God . Why , then , should their memories not be dear to us , for xxvi PREFACE .
... immortal be- ings . Every sigh , we know , of our persecuted an- cestors is recorded in heaven ; every tear which they shed is preserved in the bottle of God . Why , then , should their memories not be dear to us , for xxvi PREFACE .
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... immortal spirits for heaven , he gladly complied with the invitation , and was , accordingly , settled among them . Soon after this settlement he married Miss Eliza Inglis , the daughter of a gentleman who lived in the neighborhood of ...
... immortal spirits for heaven , he gladly complied with the invitation , and was , accordingly , settled among them . Soon after this settlement he married Miss Eliza Inglis , the daughter of a gentleman who lived in the neighborhood of ...
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... immortality . He rather drew his flock after him , as with the suasive of irresistible melody , than drove them into the strait path , by the frownings of offended justice , and the threatenings of coming vengeance . The abstract ...
... immortality . He rather drew his flock after him , as with the suasive of irresistible melody , than drove them into the strait path , by the frownings of offended justice , and the threatenings of coming vengeance . The abstract ...
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... immortal soul , and the value of eternal happiness ; and he pleaded for God and truth , for man's welfare here and here- after , as one would plead for the life of an only son . He taught , he warned , he rebuked , he comforted , with ...
... immortal soul , and the value of eternal happiness ; and he pleaded for God and truth , for man's welfare here and here- after , as one would plead for the life of an only son . He taught , he warned , he rebuked , he comforted , with ...
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Página 52 - A man he was to all the country dear, And passing rich with forty pounds a year; Remote from towns he ran his godly race, Nor e'er had changed, nor wished to change his place; Unpractised he to fawn, or seek for power, By doctrines fashioned to the varying hour; Far other aims his heart had learned to prize, More skilled to raise the wretched than to rise.
Página 120 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Página 52 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven. As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, — Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Página 80 - Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill ; For thou art with me ; and thy rod And staff me comfort still.
Página 37 - There stands the messenger of truth : there stands The legate of the skies ! — His theme divine, His office sacred, his credentials clear. By him the violated law speaks out Its thunders ; and by him, in strains as sweet As angels use, the Gospel whispers peace.
Página 79 - Their blood is shed In confirmation of the noblest claim — Our claim to feed upon immortal truth, To walk with God, to be divinely free, To soar, and to anticipate the skies.
Página 88 - The Lord giveth, and the Lord ' taketh away ; blessed be the name of the Lord.
Página 75 - The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Página 66 - Its thunders ; and by him, in strains as sweet As angels use, the gospel whispers peace. He stablishes the strong, restores the weak, Reclaims the wanderer, binds the broken heart, And...
Página 79 - Our claim to feed upon immortal truth, To walk with God, to be divinely free, To soar, and to anticipate the skies. Yet few remember them. They lived unknown Till persecution dragged them into fame And chased them up to heaven.