The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... holy purpose of instructing the thoughts , regulating the passions , and settling the principles of the young . In fine , the Publishers of the " Boy's and Girl's Library " would assure the public that an adequate patronage alone is ...
... holy purpose of instructing the thoughts , regulating the passions , and settling the principles of the young . In fine , the Publishers of the " Boy's and Girl's Library " would assure the public that an adequate patronage alone is ...
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... holy ministry , when an offer from his father's partner ( whose only child had just died ) of a share in their business had a considerable influence in giving to his course another direction . He therefore became a merchant , concluding ...
... holy ministry , when an offer from his father's partner ( whose only child had just died ) of a share in their business had a considerable influence in giving to his course another direction . He therefore became a merchant , concluding ...
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... Holy Spirit to enlighten her charge , to renew her heart , and make her wise unto salvation ; so deeply was she affected , that her tears flowed down apace . Jane was affected too ; and when the prayer was ended , she kissed Margaret ...
... Holy Spirit to enlighten her charge , to renew her heart , and make her wise unto salvation ; so deeply was she affected , that her tears flowed down apace . Jane was affected too ; and when the prayer was ended , she kissed Margaret ...
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... Holy Spirit to them that ask it ; and here is another gracious promise , which I will read to you , ' I will take the stony heart out of your flesh , and give you an heart of flesh . " " " But how shall I know , " inquired Jane , " if ...
... Holy Spirit to them that ask it ; and here is another gracious promise , which I will read to you , ' I will take the stony heart out of your flesh , and give you an heart of flesh . " " " But how shall I know , " inquired Jane , " if ...
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... Holy Spirit ; how , when the heart is divinely renewed , they obtain in the perusal of sacred Scripture the most clear and lucid conceptions of the scheme of the Divine mercy , and how , in the simplicity of their souls , they are ...
... Holy Spirit ; how , when the heart is divinely renewed , they obtain in the perusal of sacred Scripture the most clear and lucid conceptions of the scheme of the Divine mercy , and how , in the simplicity of their souls , they are ...
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The Clergyman's Orphan: Or, the Child of Providence. a Tale Founded Upon Facts Clergyman of New-York (Pseud ) No preview available - 2015 |
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