Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler, EsqA. and R. Spottiswoode, 1824 - 296 pages |
From inside the book
Page 11
... wish . For supposing there were neither religion or conscience in the case , ( which I won't mention on this occasion , because I think they ought to be used more in practice , and less in argument ) what worldly benefit can one expect ...
... wish . For supposing there were neither religion or conscience in the case , ( which I won't mention on this occasion , because I think they ought to be used more in practice , and less in argument ) what worldly benefit can one expect ...
Page 16
... wish the destruc- 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 assistante inva- luable to many persons ...
... wish the destruc- 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 assistante inva- luable to many persons ...
Page 27
... wish but with the most entire submission . ” The reader of this memoir will perhaps readily consent to be detained a little with this subject in order to be made acquainted with a father's feel- ings at so awful a period , as they are ...
... wish but with the most entire submission . ” The reader of this memoir will perhaps readily consent to be detained a little with this subject in order to be made acquainted with a father's feel- ings at so awful a period , as they are ...
Page 33
... wish I could meet you there : but we are not to be always happy , else should I be always with you . However , you can send your representative a letter ; and I desire you to do so regularly , frequently , and , above all , speedily ...
... wish I could meet you there : but we are not to be always happy , else should I be always with you . However , you can send your representative a letter ; and I desire you to do so regularly , frequently , and , above all , speedily ...
Page 39
... wish unkind ! The world requires , Thy friends demand examples such as thine . Virtue abash'd , in this degen'rate age Needs that support which thou so well canst give . Happy in nature's and in fortune's smiles , ' Tis thine to make ...
... wish unkind ! The world requires , Thy friends demand examples such as thine . Virtue abash'd , in this degen'rate age Needs that support which thou so well canst give . Happy in nature's and in fortune's smiles , ' Tis thine to make ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acquaintance affection affliction afford Almighty Archbishop of Canterbury attention beseech thee Bishop blessing Bowdler called character charity Christ our Lord Christian church of England clergy comfort continued copacy danger day after Trinity dear death desire divine doctrines duty Eltham endeavour error evil excellent expressed eyes faith father fear feel give grace happiness heart heaven Holy Spirit honour hope instruction Jesus Christ kind King labour letter liturgy live Lord Liverpool lottery Lydd Mainstone manner ment mercy mind nature neighbours never Non-jurors occasion pain parish perhaps person piety pleasing poor praise prayers principles racter received religion respect Saviour Scotland Scripture servants sins Sir John Cotton society Socinianism sorrow soul suffer tender thine thing Thomas Bowdler thou thought thy holy tion virtue wheat wish word worship write
Popular passages
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.