Memoir of the Late John Bowdler, Esq: To which is Added Some Account of the Late Thomas Bowdler, Esq., Editor of The Family ShakspeareLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, 1825 - 348 pages |
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... tion and reverence of those who had gone before , and lamented his own unworthiness to tread in his father's steps . Mr. Bowdler's great grandfather went to Ireland while young , and acted as deputy to the auditor general of the ...
... tion and reverence of those who had gone before , and lamented his own unworthiness to tread in his father's steps . Mr. Bowdler's great grandfather went to Ireland while young , and acted as deputy to the auditor general of the ...
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... tion of our succession and communion . " The habit of regularity which Mr. Bowdler had acquired in his youth , and his perfect acquaintance with matters of business , made his assistance inva- luable to many persons ; and it is pleasing ...
... tion of our succession and communion . " The habit of regularity which Mr. Bowdler had acquired in his youth , and his perfect acquaintance with matters of business , made his assistance inva- luable to many persons ; and it is pleasing ...
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... and the whole congrega- tion wept incessantly . " By his will , Mr. Brett left to Mr. Bowdler all his pamphlets and papers ; an honourable mark of bably to direct his pupil's attention more particu- larly to J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 25.
... and the whole congrega- tion wept incessantly . " By his will , Mr. Brett left to Mr. Bowdler all his pamphlets and papers ; an honourable mark of bably to direct his pupil's attention more particu- larly to J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 25.
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... tion . This lesson is urged home to our feelings . How soon may one or both of us be called on to pay that debt which has been demanded of him on so short a notice . The long account of follies and infirmities is now sealed up , and no ...
... tion . This lesson is urged home to our feelings . How soon may one or both of us be called on to pay that debt which has been demanded of him on so short a notice . The long account of follies and infirmities is now sealed up , and no ...
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... tion is this : that when the said Bowdler wrote to me last , he mentioned staying at Spring Grove only a fortnight ; only a fortnight , as a reason why it was impossible for him to come to Lydd . Heavens ! cried I , what can be the ...
... tion is this : that when the said Bowdler wrote to me last , he mentioned staying at Spring Grove only a fortnight ; only a fortnight , as a reason why it was impossible for him to come to Lydd . Heavens ! cried I , what can be the ...
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Page 338 - 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 229 - 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 335 - 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 343 - 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 339 - ALMIGHTY GOD, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord.
Page 340 - 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 338 - 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 345 - 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 60 - WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise...
Page 32 - 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.