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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... render this for the present impossible ; but it is a want which we may be enabled to supply in a future edition . In the meantime we may observe , that Mr. Pollok was born at Eagle- sham , Ayreshire , in the year 1799. He had the ...
... render this for the present impossible ; but it is a want which we may be enabled to supply in a future edition . In the meantime we may observe , that Mr. Pollok was born at Eagle- sham , Ayreshire , in the year 1799. He had the ...
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... favor . The well - known medi- cal reputation of Dr. Belfrage , too , was for- tunate for him in this delightful retirement . At first it was thought that the change of residence would render him convalescent ; and he was even X MEMOIR OF.
... favor . The well - known medi- cal reputation of Dr. Belfrage , too , was for- tunate for him in this delightful retirement . At first it was thought that the change of residence would render him convalescent ; and he was even X MEMOIR OF.
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... render him convalescent ; and he was even able to officiate once or twice in the chapel at Slateford . Finding , however , that his health was not returning , he was , during the summer , induced to take an easy tour to Aberdeen , in ...
... render him convalescent ; and he was even able to officiate once or twice in the chapel at Slateford . Finding , however , that his health was not returning , he was , during the summer , induced to take an easy tour to Aberdeen , in ...
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... render her a proper companion for a person of learning and taste . But what had attached Mr. Bruce to her , and what was still the charm that bound his heart closer and closer to her's , was the natural tender- ness of her soul , and ...
... render her a proper companion for a person of learning and taste . But what had attached Mr. Bruce to her , and what was still the charm that bound his heart closer and closer to her's , was the natural tender- ness of her soul , and ...
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... rendered his house as comforta- ble as he possibly could for the reception of the new - comers ; and , with what articles they brought along with them , and with Mrs. Bruce's ready hand , under which every thing about a house seem- ed ...
... rendered his house as comforta- ble as he possibly could for the reception of the new - comers ; and , with what articles they brought along with them , and with Mrs. Bruce's ready hand , under which every thing about a house seem- ed ...
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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.