The Lady of the Manor: Being a Series of Conversations on the Subject of Confirmation : Intended for the Use of the Middle and Higher Rank of Young Females, Volume 5Towar, J. & D.M. Hogan, 1831 - Conduct of life |
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... kind of narrative it would be which should answer to a title so extraordi- nary . The lady of the manor smilingly signified , that she was ready to satisfy their curiosity in the best manner imaginable - by reading the story , which she ...
... kind of narrative it would be which should answer to a title so extraordi- nary . The lady of the manor smilingly signified , that she was ready to satisfy their curiosity in the best manner imaginable - by reading the story , which she ...
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... kind of family pride and hauteur of manner which is now seldom exhibited in the world , and which would not be tolerated were such dis- play attempted . The second son of the old family of which the Squire was the elder , had been ...
... kind of family pride and hauteur of manner which is now seldom exhibited in the world , and which would not be tolerated were such dis- play attempted . The second son of the old family of which the Squire was the elder , had been ...
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... kind of fruit and vegetable in rich and vast abundance . From the house to the front gate which opened into the village street was a straight gravel walk , wide enough to admit a carriage , and on each side were shrubs and flowers ...
... kind of fruit and vegetable in rich and vast abundance . From the house to the front gate which opened into the village street was a straight gravel walk , wide enough to admit a carriage , and on each side were shrubs and flowers ...
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... kind of characters whom the prince of this world frequently uses to forward his vilest purposes ; and through the intervention of these instru- ments , which often apparently seem weak and ineffectual , he continually opposes the cause ...
... kind of characters whom the prince of this world frequently uses to forward his vilest purposes ; and through the intervention of these instru- ments , which often apparently seem weak and ineffectual , he continually opposes the cause ...
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... kind , I will always come to her aid when I can , yet , as my parish duties not unfre- quently call me from home , I must look to you for much assistance in this respect . Considering your age , my child , you have much composure of ...
... kind , I will always come to her aid when I can , yet , as my parish duties not unfre- quently call me from home , I must look to you for much assistance in this respect . Considering your age , my child , you have much composure of ...
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Page 291 - I Beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
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Page 154 - I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation : and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
Page 99 - From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Page 152 - ... to love him as myself, and to do to all men as I would they should do unto me. To love, honour, and succour my father and mother.
Page 280 - The Lord is nigh unto all that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. "He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them.