The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... hearts and consciences of her schol- ars had proved in several instances to have been the means of their conversion to God . No class in the school ever made such high attainments as did hers . Many of her class remained with her till ...
... hearts and consciences of her schol- ars had proved in several instances to have been the means of their conversion to God . No class in the school ever made such high attainments as did hers . Many of her class remained with her till ...
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... heart's best affections of all the living population by whom he was surrounded . In this town his ministerial labours had been attended with signal success . His steady zeal , active benevolence , and deep - toned spirit- uality had ...
... heart's best affections of all the living population by whom he was surrounded . In this town his ministerial labours had been attended with signal success . His steady zeal , active benevolence , and deep - toned spirit- uality had ...
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... heart . Often did he repair to the throne of Grace for strength , that he might endure the final separation . But when he saw her depart in peace , though grateful for the joy into which he was sure she had entered , yet he could not ...
... heart . Often did he repair to the throne of Grace for strength , that he might endure the final separation . But when he saw her depart in peace , though grateful for the joy into which he was sure she had entered , yet he could not ...
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... heart . It was the summons which called him to the grave . A few weeks only did he linger ; but as his end approached he regained his tranquillity . His submission to the Divine will became more easy and simple , his hold upon earthly ...
... heart . It was the summons which called him to the grave . A few weeks only did he linger ; but as his end approached he regained his tranquillity . His submission to the Divine will became more easy and simple , his hold upon earthly ...
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... hearts his last sayings , as Aaron did the last of the manna on which the Israelites had fed , and which he deposited in the golden urn in the sanctuary . Such was the unction which accompanied these last ministrations , that multitudes ...
... hearts his last sayings , as Aaron did the last of the manna on which the Israelites had fed , and which he deposited in the golden urn in the sanctuary . Such was the unction which accompanied these last ministrations , that multitudes ...
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