Memoir of the life of John Bowdler, esq. [by T. Bowdler. Sig. D2, M5,6, V2 are cancels. Sig. E8 has been replaced by 8 leaves, sig. N7 by 2 leaves].1825 |
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... thing that a man has done in the service of his Maker , for it may lead others to do the like ; but God only knows the heart , and how imperfect are our best deeds , and how little use we make of the advantages we pos- sess ; therefore ...
... thing that a man has done in the service of his Maker , for it may lead others to do the like ; but God only knows the heart , and how imperfect are our best deeds , and how little use we make of the advantages we pos- sess ; therefore ...
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... things will be closed up , and that they shall , like good Christians and subjects , fear God , honour the king , and love one another . " But the views of this ex- cellent man were suddenly darkened when they were brightest , and his ...
... things will be closed up , and that they shall , like good Christians and subjects , fear God , honour the king , and love one another . " But the views of this ex- cellent man were suddenly darkened when they were brightest , and his ...
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... as little given to any manner of vice or vanity as any of his yeares ; one that would not tell a lie for any thing , and very capable of learning . " At the age of ten years , 6 MEMOIR OF tions (even these crosse to us), and ...
... as little given to any manner of vice or vanity as any of his yeares ; one that would not tell a lie for any thing , and very capable of learning . " At the age of ten years , 6 MEMOIR OF tions (even these crosse to us), and ...
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... thing you could desire . " They whose lot has fallen in happier days will readily express their thankfulness that the religious and political differences which occasioned the above letter have long since passed away ; but they will not ...
... thing you could desire . " They whose lot has fallen in happier days will readily express their thankfulness that the religious and political differences which occasioned the above letter have long since passed away ; but they will not ...
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... thing but the church catechism to be got by heart : I was , indeed , better pleased when my own questions were answered in dif- ferent words each time , as it showed the meaning of them was understood . Going on in this manner , my book ...
... thing but the church catechism to be got by heart : I was , indeed , better pleased when my own questions were answered in dif- ferent words each time , as it showed the meaning of them was understood . Going on in this manner , my book ...
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