Letters of Martha Smith: With a Short Memoir of Her LifePiercy and Reed, Printers, 1844 - 228 páginas |
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... appear as nearly in their original state as would be proper . Yet , notwithstanding those defects , there will be found amongst them specimens of simple , yet beautiful and forcible eloquence , which manifest no ordinary talent for ...
... appear as nearly in their original state as would be proper . Yet , notwithstanding those defects , there will be found amongst them specimens of simple , yet beautiful and forcible eloquence , which manifest no ordinary talent for ...
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... appear to have any sense of her approaching dissolution , although her weakness was extreme , and every symptom in- dicated that it was at hand . Indeed , so strong was the spirit of life in her , that death , in every sense of the word ...
... appear to have any sense of her approaching dissolution , although her weakness was extreme , and every symptom in- dicated that it was at hand . Indeed , so strong was the spirit of life in her , that death , in every sense of the word ...
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... appears to me ) of the older part of Society . What claim can we have to the reward of self- denial , while we live according to the " lusts of the flesh , " - " the lust of the eye , or the pride of life ? " What consistency is there ...
... appears to me ) of the older part of Society . What claim can we have to the reward of self- denial , while we live according to the " lusts of the flesh , " - " the lust of the eye , or the pride of life ? " What consistency is there ...
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... appears to have been under deep soli- citude for his eternal welfare . He suffers much from the cough , and consequent sore throat , but patience , submission and love , have become the leading traits in his character - patience , in ...
... appears to have been under deep soli- citude for his eternal welfare . He suffers much from the cough , and consequent sore throat , but patience , submission and love , have become the leading traits in his character - patience , in ...
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... appears lovely , but peculiarly so in the youth ; and not- withstanding all the subtle arguments of the enemy against a plain dress , I believe it not only an ornament , but a great safeguard to the wearer , when accompanied with ...
... appears lovely , but peculiarly so in the youth ; and not- withstanding all the subtle arguments of the enemy against a plain dress , I believe it not only an ornament , but a great safeguard to the wearer , when accompanied with ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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Página 197 - Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place ; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed : and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Página 15 - The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileged beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of Heaven.
Página 197 - Jews from another quarter, but thou and thy father's house shall be cut off; and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this...
Página 101 - Behold, how good and how pleasant a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity...
Página 187 - The catechism says that the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever, which of course is applicable mainly to God as seen in his works.
Página 84 - Here is firm footing ; here is solid rock ! This can support us ; all is sea besides • Sinks under us ; bestorms, and then devours. His hand the good man fastens on the skies, And bids earth roll, nor feels her idle whirl.
Página 162 - Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Twas grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
Página 25 - But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, nor on the Sabbath-day...
Página 26 - In the first place, I was removed from all the wickedness of the world here. I had neither the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, or the pride of life.