Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler, EsqA. and R. Spottiswoode, 1824 - 296 pages |
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... bishop of Clogher , and afterwards of Meath * ; and he writes in terms of great affection to his brother , who was * Eldest son of the Bishop of Killaloe , who married at the age of 63 , and died at 103. He had five sons and three ...
... bishop of Clogher , and afterwards of Meath * ; and he writes in terms of great affection to his brother , who was * Eldest son of the Bishop of Killaloe , who married at the age of 63 , and died at 103. He had five sons and three ...
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... bishop Usher , formerly primate of Ireland . The letter in which the good Bishop of Meath announces this unhappy event to the elder brother of the de- ceased , is too interesting to be omitted , especially as it contains an honourable ...
... bishop Usher , formerly primate of Ireland . The letter in which the good Bishop of Meath announces this unhappy event to the elder brother of the de- ceased , is too interesting to be omitted , especially as it contains an honourable ...
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... bishop of Meath , and was deserving of all the tender care and in- struction which were bestowed upon him . He is described as a " very gracious child , very good and hopeful , as little given to any manner of vice or vanity as any of ...
... bishop of Meath , and was deserving of all the tender care and in- struction which were bestowed upon him . He is described as a " very gracious child , very good and hopeful , as little given to any manner of vice or vanity as any of ...
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... bishop , the one addressed to the uncle , the other to himself . former is dated Dublin , July 11 , 1671 . " Deare Sir , The " You have now at leingth your nephew , Thomas Bowdler , my grandchild , and his mother's dareling . By his ...
... bishop , the one addressed to the uncle , the other to himself . former is dated Dublin , July 11 , 1671 . " Deare Sir , The " You have now at leingth your nephew , Thomas Bowdler , my grandchild , and his mother's dareling . By his ...
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... Bishop of Gloucester ; Kenn , Bishop of Bath and Wells ; Hickes , Dean of Worcester . All these had been ejected at the Revolution . real happiness which will be the reward of an up- 12 MEMOIR OF.
... Bishop of Gloucester ; Kenn , Bishop of Bath and Wells ; Hickes , Dean of Worcester . All these had been ejected at the Revolution . real happiness which will be the reward of an up- 12 MEMOIR OF.
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Page 284 - LORD, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth ; send thy HOLY GHOST, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace, and of all virtues ; without which, whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee : Grant this for thine only Son JESUS CHRIST'S sake. Amen.
Page 281 - Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men ; we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy Divine majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. The remembrance of them is grievous unto us; the burden of them is intolerable.
Page 284 - Almighty Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments...
Page 212 - Yet, even in the Old Testament, if you listen to David's harp you shall hear as many hearselike airs as carols. And the pencil of the Holy Ghost hath labored more in describing the afflictions of Job than the felicities of Solomon.
Page 289 - Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day ; defend us in the same with thy mighty power, and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger...
Page 291 - O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that thou wouldest have done; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 286 - Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 61 - WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise...
Page 33 - That they are not a pipe for fortune's finger To sound what stop she please. Give me that man That is not passion's slave, and I will wear him In my heart's core, ay, in my heart of heart, As I do thee.
Page 288 - WE humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities ; and for the glory of thy Name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously have deserved ; and grant, that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy...