The Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church, Volume 2John and Charles Mozley, 1866 |
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... answered that he had been so often deceived and baffled , that he would treat with no one save Madame Catherine herself , whose innocence he was sure would not deceive him . So Isabeau sent back the Bishop of Arras with a promise that ...
... answered that he had been so often deceived and baffled , that he would treat with no one save Madame Catherine herself , whose innocence he was sure would not deceive him . So Isabeau sent back the Bishop of Arras with a promise that ...
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... answered that they must do the best they could , for he would not surrender . They then begged to speak with their kindred who were inside the walls , and took leave of them with many tears ; after which they were led back to the camp ...
... answered that they must do the best they could , for he would not surrender . They then begged to speak with their kindred who were inside the walls , and took leave of them with many tears ; after which they were led back to the camp ...
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... answered Hakon , with the quiet contempt of death that befitted a Northern jarl . Then Olaf offered Hakon to let him go free and unhurt if he would resign all pretensions to the crown of Norway , and never do battle against him at any ...
... answered Hakon , with the quiet contempt of death that befitted a Northern jarl . Then Olaf offered Hakon to let him go free and unhurt if he would resign all pretensions to the crown of Norway , and never do battle against him at any ...
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... answered- ' We know nothing of him thou speakest about . Darest thou call him a god whom neither thou nor anyone ... answer of your God , King ? ' he said , pointing to the sunless grey sky : ' I think you and the man with the horn will ...
... answered- ' We know nothing of him thou speakest about . Darest thou call him a god whom neither thou nor anyone ... answer of your God , King ? ' he said , pointing to the sunless grey sky : ' I think you and the man with the horn will ...
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... answered- ' Do not think to frighten us with your god , ' he said , ' who is deaf and blind , and cannot save himself , much less you , or so much as move without being carried . You taunt us with having had no answer from our God— look ...
... answered- ' Do not think to frighten us with your god , ' he said , ' who is deaf and blind , and cannot save himself , much less you , or so much as move without being carried . You taunt us with having had no answer from our God— look ...
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Page 210 - I send thee, to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Page 3 - Paraclete ! Thrice holy fount, thrice holy fire, Our hearts with heavenly love inspire ; Come, and thy sacred unction bring, To sanctify us while we sing.
Page 3 - CREATOR Spirit, by whose aid The world's foundations first were laid, Come visit every pious mind ; Come pour thy joys on human kind ; From sin and sorrow set us free, And make thy temples worthy thee.
Page 603 - So is it with true Christian hearts ; Their mutual share in Jesus' blood An everlasting bond imparts Of holiest brotherhood : Oh ! might we all our lineage prove, Give and forgive, do good and love, By soft endearments in kind strife Lightening the load of daily life...
Page 210 - Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers : for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? and what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
Page 212 - One family, we dwell in him, One Church, above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death.
Page 361 - Come one, come all ! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I.
Page 313 - There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? Simon answered and said, I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And He said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
Page 212 - One army of the living God, To his command we bow ; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now.
Page 251 - Off, woman, off! this hour is mine — Though thou her guardian spirit be, Off, woman, off! 'tis given to me.