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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... thing in his power to promote his happiness . Of the kindness of Dr. Belfrage , Mr. Pol- lok always spoke with the most grateful enthusiasm . During his residence at Slate- ford , that gentleman acted towards him as a father and a ...
... thing in his power to promote his happiness . Of the kindness of Dr. Belfrage , Mr. Pol- lok always spoke with the most grateful enthusiasm . During his residence at Slate- ford , that gentleman acted towards him as a father and a ...
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... ing root to the beech , the oak , and the birch , which interwove their varied robes in Nature's taste , the little village seemed to be the very home of pensive goodness and holy meditation . These things urged THE PERSECUTED FAMILY . 39.
... ing root to the beech , the oak , and the birch , which interwove their varied robes in Nature's taste , the little village seemed to be the very home of pensive goodness and holy meditation . These things urged THE PERSECUTED FAMILY . 39.
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... things urged him to accept the call . Above all , that he might be like his Saviour , continually en- gaged in his heavenly Father's work , instructing the ignorant , and training immortal spirits for heaven , he gladly complied with ...
... things urged him to accept the call . Above all , that he might be like his Saviour , continually en- gaged in his heavenly Father's work , instructing the ignorant , and training immortal spirits for heaven , he gladly complied with ...
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... thing still less befitting , and were nearly dark- ened by the honeysuckle and rose - trees which had been left to spread at will . Up the walls , too , clambered the dock and the nettle ; and the little plot , which gently sloped from ...
... thing still less befitting , and were nearly dark- ened by the honeysuckle and rose - trees which had been left to spread at will . Up the walls , too , clambered the dock and the nettle ; and the little plot , which gently sloped from ...
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... thing about the manse soon assumed a livelier and more handsome appearance . The vermin were driven from their settlements , the windows filled with glass , and every thing within assorted with taste and elegance . The improvement was ...
... thing about the manse soon assumed a livelier and more handsome appearance . The vermin were driven from their settlements , the windows filled with glass , and every thing within assorted with taste and elegance . The improvement was ...
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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.