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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... observe , that Mr. Pollok was born at Eagle- sham , Ayreshire , in the year 1799. He had the happiness to have parents who , while engaged in agricultural occupations , adorn their profession by their worth and respec- tability . In the ...
... observe , that Mr. Pollok was born at Eagle- sham , Ayreshire , in the year 1799. He had the happiness to have parents who , while engaged in agricultural occupations , adorn their profession by their worth and respec- tability . In the ...
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... observe and to impress on his mind nature's match- less works . While in boyhood , he possess- ed the reflection of mature years ; and he lived not in the frivolities of youth , but in the cultivation of those mental powers which were ...
... observe and to impress on his mind nature's match- less works . While in boyhood , he possess- ed the reflection of mature years ; and he lived not in the frivolities of youth , but in the cultivation of those mental powers which were ...
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... observed , -the result of their lament- ed author's musing associations . Every relic of a man of genius ought to be preserved with care , much more those delineations which are dear to every one who respects the memory of the pious ...
... observed , -the result of their lament- ed author's musing associations . Every relic of a man of genius ought to be preserved with care , much more those delineations which are dear to every one who respects the memory of the pious ...
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... observed , as he had no need , gave himself no trouble about household af- fairs . His hours of leisure , which were , indeed , but few , were therefore spent in some innocent amusement . At these times , Mrs. Bruce was always ready to ...
... observed , as he had no need , gave himself no trouble about household af- fairs . His hours of leisure , which were , indeed , but few , were therefore spent in some innocent amusement . At these times , Mrs. Bruce was always ready to ...
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... observed with a father's and Christian's eye the opening of their infant faculties , and , at an early hour , shed upon them the light of truth ; and spared no pains to warm their young and tender hearts with love to God and religion ...
... observed with a father's and Christian's eye the opening of their infant faculties , and , at an early hour , shed upon them the light of truth ; and spared no pains to warm their young and tender hearts with love to God and religion ...
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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.