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... she does any of her own , or her husband's lawful- ly acquired earnings . For his further encouragement , both his parents fhould always take his part , whenever the pro- prietor of the ftolen fruit prefers to them his complaint against ...
... she does any of her own , or her husband's lawful- ly acquired earnings . For his further encouragement , both his parents fhould always take his part , whenever the pro- prietor of the ftolen fruit prefers to them his complaint against ...
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... she had a great respect and gratitude to her for the over- ture in behalf of one fo ǹear to her , but that , during her fa- ther's life , the , would admit into her heart no value for any thing which fhould interfere with her endeavours ...
... she had a great respect and gratitude to her for the over- ture in behalf of one fo ǹear to her , but that , during her fa- ther's life , the , would admit into her heart no value for any thing which fhould interfere with her endeavours ...
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... She then caufed a magnificent church to be built , which inclófed as many scenes of our Saviour's fuf- ferings as could conveniently be done . 7. This church , which stands on mount Calvary , is ftill in good repair , being fupported by ...
... She then caufed a magnificent church to be built , which inclófed as many scenes of our Saviour's fuf- ferings as could conveniently be done . 7. This church , which stands on mount Calvary , is ftill in good repair , being fupported by ...
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... She fettles upon every plant and flower , and makes the most infignificant , nay , even the most hurtful of them , ufeful to her purpofe . Thus fhe toils all the fummer , while the days are fair , in order to get a stock , which fhe ...
... She fettles upon every plant and flower , and makes the most infignificant , nay , even the most hurtful of them , ufeful to her purpofe . Thus fhe toils all the fummer , while the days are fair , in order to get a stock , which fhe ...
Page 49
... She fets , like ftars that fall , to rife no more . " 16. Let other nations boast a fuperiority in the produc- tions of fruits and flowers : " Man is the nobler growth our realms fupply ! " And , happily , we do not limit merit or ...
... She fets , like ftars that fall , to rife no more . " 16. Let other nations boast a fuperiority in the produc- tions of fruits and flowers : " Man is the nobler growth our realms fupply ! " And , happily , we do not limit merit or ...
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Page 36 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance : for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 16 - And he said, My son shall not go down with you ; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone ; if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.
Page 16 - And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Page 59 - And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write : and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
Page 17 - And ye shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of all that ye have seen ; and ye shall haste, and bring down my father hither.
Page 59 - And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth...
Page 207 - Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it too. Affectionate in look, And tender in address, as well becomes A messenger of grace to guilty men.
Page 129 - Much more, sir, is he to be abhorred, who, as he has advanced in age, has receded from virtue, and becomes more wicked with less temptation, who prostitutes himself for money which he cannot enjoy, and spends the remains of his life in the ruin of his country.
Page 65 - Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come...
Page 36 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat: if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, ' Logan is the friend of white men.