Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler, EsqA. and R. Spottiswoode, 1824 - 296 pages |
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... least it will be admitted to be highly important that a son should regard his mother not less with respect than with fond affection . Many a headstrong youth pro- bably has been checked in the indulgence of evil propensities by a ...
... least it will be admitted to be highly important that a son should regard his mother not less with respect than with fond affection . Many a headstrong youth pro- bably has been checked in the indulgence of evil propensities by a ...
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... least to overcome the females , and I putting that strength to instant exertion , at length obtained the letter , and , for want of something better to do , am immediately scratching an an- swer . And so you have at last , upon mature ...
... least to overcome the females , and I putting that strength to instant exertion , at length obtained the letter , and , for want of something better to do , am immediately scratching an an- swer . And so you have at last , upon mature ...
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... least , the obtrusive verse forgive , And let it's author in your memory live ; It claims no merit and it asks no fame , It's only boast to bear your valued name . " JAS . MAINSTONE , 6th Nov. 1769. " Mr. Bowdler at this time frequently ...
... least , the obtrusive verse forgive , And let it's author in your memory live ; It claims no merit and it asks no fame , It's only boast to bear your valued name . " JAS . MAINSTONE , 6th Nov. 1769. " Mr. Bowdler at this time frequently ...
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... least , however , still survive , and will , perhaps , pardon the writer if he seek to grace his narrative by recording their kind regard for himself , as well as their friendship for the deceased : - John Sargent , Esq . of Laving- ton ...
... least , however , still survive , and will , perhaps , pardon the writer if he seek to grace his narrative by recording their kind regard for himself , as well as their friendship for the deceased : - John Sargent , Esq . of Laving- ton ...
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... least discord between you . The partiality of a father may blind me , but it is with great satisfaction I say , that I do not believe there are in the world two young men more to my mind than you two are . — 1 have many blessings to be ...
... least discord between you . The partiality of a father may blind me , but it is with great satisfaction I say , that I do not believe there are in the world two young men more to my mind than you two are . — 1 have many blessings to be ...
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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...