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tering , which continued till the death of the latter in 1785 . Considering this , it
may seem rather extraordinary that he should be so decidedly averse to religious
establishments : but his dislike was not to persons , but things . He approved of ...
tering , which continued till the death of the latter in 1785 . Considering this , it
may seem rather extraordinary that he should be so decidedly averse to religious
establishments : but his dislike was not to persons , but things . He approved of ...
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My dear Eusebia , continued he , you have been moping here by yourself , which
naturally nourishes melancholy . I was desirous that you should accompany us ,
but was unwilling to press you contrary to your inclination . Your sister was as ...
My dear Eusebia , continued he , you have been moping here by yourself , which
naturally nourishes melancholy . I was desirous that you should accompany us ,
but was unwilling to press you contrary to your inclination . Your sister was as ...
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I do not think , Sir , continued I , that it is a wise method of enforcing that
obedience which every Christian owes to the laws of Christ , to stretch them
beyond their true meaning ; since they who attempt to prove too much , free
quently prove ...
I do not think , Sir , continued I , that it is a wise method of enforcing that
obedience which every Christian owes to the laws of Christ , to stretch them
beyond their true meaning ; since they who attempt to prove too much , free
quently prove ...
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Had you no thoughts of religion , Sir , continued I , before your conversation with
Miss Eusebia Neville and my niece ? , Yes , Madam , answered he , I had . My
mother , who was a pious woman , had endeavoured to store my infantile mind ...
Had you no thoughts of religion , Sir , continued I , before your conversation with
Miss Eusebia Neville and my niece ? , Yes , Madam , answered he , I had . My
mother , who was a pious woman , had endeavoured to store my infantile mind ...
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Thus he continued to live for a great number of years : but he was obliged , many
years before his death , gradually to lessen the quantity , until he found the yolk of
an egg sufficient for a day . During all this time he enjoyed perfect health ...
Thus he continued to live for a great number of years : but he was obliged , many
years before his death , gradually to lessen the quantity , until he found the yolk of
an egg sufficient for a day . During all this time he enjoyed perfect health ...
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Página 219 - ... but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth : and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Página 228 - For it was not an enemy that reproached me ; Then I could have borne it : Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me ; Then I would have hid myself from him : But it was thou, a man mine equal, My guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, And walked unto the house of God in company.
Página 220 - Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Página 224 - He shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save the children of the needy, And shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Página 229 - All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Página 226 - The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles ; the people which sat in darkness saw great light ; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Página 220 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Página 164 - Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, And his arm shall rule for him : Behold, his reward is with him, And his work before him. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, And carry them in his bosom, And shall gently lead those that are with young.
Página 225 - I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire...
Página 225 - O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high . mountain: O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God.
Información bibliográfica
| Título | Thornton Abbey: A Series of Letters on Religious Subjects |
| Autor | John Satchel |
| Editor | Published and sold by Johnson & Warner, 1811 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Princeton |
| Digitalizado | 18 Mar 2008 |
| Largo | 428 páginas |
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