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... Worthington , the wife of Mr. Worthington , a West - India merchant , at whose house he resided when he was in London . Mr. Barnwell had four children , three of whom died in their infancy . Miranda , the youngest , who was the only one ...
... Worthington , the wife of Mr. Worthington , a West - India merchant , at whose house he resided when he was in London . Mr. Barnwell had four children , three of whom died in their infancy . Miranda , the youngest , who was the only one ...
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... of no use Mrs. Worthington , the sister of Mrs. Barnwell , was at this time upon a visit at her brother - in - law's . Since the death of her husband , she had resided at a house which A she had at Islington . She was a very 16.
... of no use Mrs. Worthington , the sister of Mrs. Barnwell , was at this time upon a visit at her brother - in - law's . Since the death of her husband , she had resided at a house which A she had at Islington . She was a very 16.
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... Worthington endeavoured for some time to find out the cause of her niece's disorder , with- out effect ; but that which she had so long sought for in vain , she at last discovered in the following manner.- She had oft observed her to ...
... Worthington endeavoured for some time to find out the cause of her niece's disorder , with- out effect ; but that which she had so long sought for in vain , she at last discovered in the following manner.- She had oft observed her to ...
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... Worthington soon perceived the great change which had taken place in the mind of her niece ; for such things will soon manifest themselves , even though we should do all in our power to keep them secret . The good lady exceedingly ...
... Worthington soon perceived the great change which had taken place in the mind of her niece ; for such things will soon manifest themselves , even though we should do all in our power to keep them secret . The good lady exceedingly ...
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... Worthington , thorns and thistles , troubles and disappointments , is it bringing forth to all its children ; but to us it is an enemy's country , a parched wilderness , and a barren desert . Nevertheless , he who hath delivered us from ...
... Worthington , thorns and thistles , troubles and disappointments , is it bringing forth to all its children ; but to us it is an enemy's country , a parched wilderness , and a barren desert . Nevertheless , he who hath delivered us from ...
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Page 219 - ... but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth : and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Page 228 - For it was not an enemy that reproached me ; Then I could have borne it : Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me ; Then I would have hid myself from him : But it was thou, a man mine equal, My guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, And walked unto the house of God in company.
Page 220 - Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Page 224 - He shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save the children of the needy, And shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Page 229 - All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Page 226 - The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles ; the people which sat in darkness saw great light ; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Page 220 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Page 164 - Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, And his arm shall rule for him : Behold, his reward is with him, And his work before him. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, And carry them in his bosom, And shall gently lead those that are with young.
Page 225 - I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire...
Page 225 - O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high . mountain: O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God.