The retrospect; or, review of providential mercies: with anecdotes of various characters, and an address to naval officers. By Aliquis1828 |
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Página 8
... - selves against the ice , so as greatly to disfigure their persons . One poor man absolutely severed the strong bone of his thumb in two between his own teeth . are placed , call to mind thy former mercies , 8 THE RETROSPECT .
... - selves against the ice , so as greatly to disfigure their persons . One poor man absolutely severed the strong bone of his thumb in two between his own teeth . are placed , call to mind thy former mercies , 8 THE RETROSPECT .
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... poor companion was called on to travel , or rather to stumble , through ice and snow ; to set her face against the severity of such a storm of wind , B 4 THE RETROSPECT . 11 night set in. There was now no alternative, ...
... poor companion was called on to travel , or rather to stumble , through ice and snow ; to set her face against the severity of such a storm of wind , B 4 THE RETROSPECT . 11 night set in. There was now no alternative, ...
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... poor enfeebled woman by way of displaying his great power and good- ness - to take the child in proof of his love and tender compassion , and to call the strong woman in token of his righteous judgments , who shall say unto Him , What ...
... poor enfeebled woman by way of displaying his great power and good- ness - to take the child in proof of his love and tender compassion , and to call the strong woman in token of his righteous judgments , who shall say unto Him , What ...
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... poor man was threshing . Astonished as he must have been at the appearance of a stranger , and more so at my conduct , I remember he laid by his flail , and came and viewed me for some seconds , with evident pity and surprise . He spoke ...
... poor man was threshing . Astonished as he must have been at the appearance of a stranger , and more so at my conduct , I remember he laid by his flail , and came and viewed me for some seconds , with evident pity and surprise . He spoke ...
Página 25
... poor far- mer's wardrobe , I was dry and warm clad ; the good Samaritan having previously ran in and fetched a glass of gin , which I drank , and found my strength and spirits quickly revived . By this time the rest of the family were ...
... poor far- mer's wardrobe , I was dry and warm clad ; the good Samaritan having previously ran in and fetched a glass of gin , which I drank , and found my strength and spirits quickly revived . By this time the rest of the family were ...
Términos y frases comunes
Almighty Articles of War behold Bible blessed cabin captain Christ Christian command companions conscience continued crew death deck deep foundations divine doctrines earth earthly Elba endeavoured enjoy esteemed eternal evil eyes fear feel felt fleet former glory Gospel grace gracious hand happiness hath heart heaven holy honour hope Jehovah Jesus judgment kingdom knew labour ligion live look Lord Lord's Macarius Majesty's ships Malta mercies midshipmen mind Minorca moral naval ness never oaths observed occasions officers once passed past peace perished poor Port Mahon portunity praise prayers present profane psalms public duties racter reader recollection religion religious conversation rienced righteous Satan Scriptures season ship shore sick singing sins solemn soon soul spirit Texel thee things thou thought tion trembled truth unto wisdom witnessed word wreck writer
Pasajes populares
Página 148 - For now we see through a glass darkly ; but then face to face ; now I know in part ; but then I shall know even as also I am known.
Página 257 - The applause of listening senates to command, The threats of pain and ruin to despise, To scatter plenty o'er a smiling land, And read their...
Página 52 - Wash it, we pray thee, in the blood of that immaculate Lamb, that was slain to take away the sins of the world...
Página 116 - And never won. Dream after dream ensues ; And still they dream, that they shall still succeed ; And still are disappointed.
Página 248 - He was made to reprove our thoughts. He is grievous unto us even to behold : for his life is not like other men's, his ways are of another fashion.
Página 118 - Come on therefore, let us enjoy the good things that are present: and let us speedily use the creatures like as in youth. Let us fill ourselves with costly wine and ointments : and let no flower of the spring pass by us : Let us crown ourselves with rose-buds, before they be withered.
Página 264 - ... of all minds, Their only point of rest, eternal Word ! From thee departing they are lost, and rove At random without honour, hope, or peace. From thee is all that soothes the life of man, His high endeavour, and his glad success, His strength to suffer, and his will to serve. But...
Página 31 - They that go down to the sea in ships : and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord : and his wonders in the deep.
Página 246 - If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Página 80 - Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.