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... that his family might reap the benefit thereof , he replied , ( 11th Oct. 1701 , ) “ I
must answer your kinde invitation with a denyall , and justify my so doing as an
act of prudence , by saying , it is not my interest to doe what you seem to wish .
... that his family might reap the benefit thereof , he replied , ( 11th Oct. 1701 , ) “ I
must answer your kinde invitation with a denyall , and justify my so doing as an
act of prudence , by saying , it is not my interest to doe what you seem to wish .
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In the same hope some large extracts are added from letters addressed to Mr.
Bowdler , by his mother , which can scarcely fail to interest , to gratify , perhaps
even to instruct , all who read them . “ Bath , April 23. 1767 . “ I did not think , my
dear ...
In the same hope some large extracts are added from letters addressed to Mr.
Bowdler , by his mother , which can scarcely fail to interest , to gratify , perhaps
even to instruct , all who read them . “ Bath , April 23. 1767 . “ I did not think , my
dear ...
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But in the amusements themselves he used to take much delight , and some now
alive will long remember the eager interest with which he attended a race or a
cricket match , and encouraged those who took part in the game . But we are
here ...
But in the amusements themselves he used to take much delight , and some now
alive will long remember the eager interest with which he attended a race or a
cricket match , and encouraged those who took part in the game . But we are
here ...
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own wishes and desires ; of her maternal solicitude and unvaried kindness ; of
her ready charity to the poor , and active interest in the welfare of her friends . But
the pen of the writer is checked by a fear , lest he offend the modesty he would ...
own wishes and desires ; of her maternal solicitude and unvaried kindness ; of
her ready charity to the poor , and active interest in the welfare of her friends . But
the pen of the writer is checked by a fear , lest he offend the modesty he would ...
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... was nothing less than a betraying of the church to which he belonged , and
verging upon Socinianism . From this source may be traced a lax and enervated
tone of feeling upon religion , which was highly injurious to its interests , and
foreign ...
... was nothing less than a betraying of the church to which he belonged , and
verging upon Socinianism . From this source may be traced a lax and enervated
tone of feeling upon religion , which was highly injurious to its interests , and
foreign ...
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Page 283 - Almighty 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 214 - 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 291 - 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 288 - 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 287 - 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 293 - 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 287 - 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 35 - 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.
Page 290 - WE humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities ; and for the glory of thy Name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously have deserved ; and grant, that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy...
Page 286 - 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 ; that through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
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| Title | Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler, Esq |
| Author | Thomas Bowdler |
| Publisher | A. and R. Spottiswoode, 1824 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 10 Mar 2006 |
| Length | 296 pages |
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