The Ministers of Connecticut in the Revolution: The Report of the Committee Appointed by the General Association of ConnecticutCase, Lockwood & Brainard, 1877 - 214 páginas |
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... became more and more American , and less and less English . Thus Nathan Strong , of Hartford , in 1776 , was less English and more American than Thomas Hooker in 1636. Thus , too , Chaun- cey Whittlesey , of New Haven , was less English ...
... became more and more American , and less and less English . Thus Nathan Strong , of Hartford , in 1776 , was less English and more American than Thomas Hooker in 1636. Thus , too , Chaun- cey Whittlesey , of New Haven , was less English ...
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... became the subject of universal discus- sion , as threatening the liberties of the people , both civil and religious . Not only were the civilians alarmed , but the clergy , the descendants of the emigrant Puritans , who were persecuted ...
... became the subject of universal discus- sion , as threatening the liberties of the people , both civil and religious . Not only were the civilians alarmed , but the clergy , the descendants of the emigrant Puritans , who were persecuted ...
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... became so obnoxious to the British and tories , that it was not deemed safe for him to sleep in his own house ; but he retired to some neighbors , leaving his family in charge of an old Swiss soldier . A pub- lished sermon of his ...
... became so obnoxious to the British and tories , that it was not deemed safe for him to sleep in his own house ; but he retired to some neighbors , leaving his family in charge of an old Swiss soldier . A pub- lished sermon of his ...
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... became " Separatists " —afterwards Baptists . These constituted a " hot bed of tories . " The community was in a divided state , the church broken , and their records lost , after the dismission of Mr. Sage . REV . TIMOTHY PITKIN , the ...
... became " Separatists " —afterwards Baptists . These constituted a " hot bed of tories . " The community was in a divided state , the church broken , and their records lost , after the dismission of Mr. Sage . REV . TIMOTHY PITKIN , the ...
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... became the wealthi- est man in town , but not so distinguished in his profession as he otherwise would have been , though he ranked high among his brethren . When Mr. Robinson graduated , he was one of the first scholars of his class ...
... became the wealthi- est man in town , but not so distinguished in his profession as he otherwise would have been , though he ranked high among his brethren . When Mr. Robinson graduated , he was one of the first scholars of his class ...
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Página 122 - The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me ; He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God: and He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
Página 141 - Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it too ; affectionate in look, And tender in address, as well becomes A messenger of grace to guilty men.
Página 62 - We beseech thee, moreover, that thou do gird up the loins of these thy servants, who are going forth to fight thy battles. Make them strong men, that "one shall chase a thousand, and two shall put ten thousand to flight.
Página 141 - Careless their merits or their faults to scan, His pity gave ere charity began. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings lean'd to virtue's side ; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watch'd and wept, he pray'd and felt, for all.
Página 116 - As some lone miser, visiting his store, Bends at his treasure, counts, recounts it o'er; Hoards after hoards his rising raptures fill, Yet still he sighs, for hoards are wanting still...
Página 90 - Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep ; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine : yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. 19 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Página 74 - Columbia, Columbia, to glory arise, The queen of the world and the child of the skies...
Página 11 - And further, full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said General Court, from time to time, to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances, directions and instructions...
Página 141 - Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings leaned to virtue's side; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all ; And, as a bird each fond endearment tries To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Página 141 - 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.