The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... Lights and shadows alternately checker this mortal scene . Soon after the birth of their first babe he was seized with a malady , which for a time suspended his ministerial labours , and though for a season he partially recovered , yet ...
... Lights and shadows alternately checker this mortal scene . Soon after the birth of their first babe he was seized with a malady , which for a time suspended his ministerial labours , and though for a season he partially recovered , yet ...
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... light , who even by birds of prey could feed his famished . prophet , ultimately can unravel this entangled skein of his procedure , and show he does all things well he can employ the most unlikely means to accomplish his will , and ...
... light , who even by birds of prey could feed his famished . prophet , ultimately can unravel this entangled skein of his procedure , and show he does all things well he can employ the most unlikely means to accomplish his will , and ...
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... light and wisdom would aid and succeed her humble endeavours . When Jane was about to retire for the night , as she occupied a sofa during the day , she thus commenced a conversation with Mar- garet , who was aiding to undress her : " I ...
... light and wisdom would aid and succeed her humble endeavours . When Jane was about to retire for the night , as she occupied a sofa during the day , she thus commenced a conversation with Mar- garet , who was aiding to undress her : " I ...
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... light and comfort in my mind I did enjoy . " " I do not see , " answered Margaret , " that you are impatient ; and to me it is a proof that God is sanctifying you , by making you sensible of your imperfections . Tell me , did you ...
... light and comfort in my mind I did enjoy . " " I do not see , " answered Margaret , " that you are impatient ; and to me it is a proof that God is sanctifying you , by making you sensible of your imperfections . Tell me , did you ...
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... light and comfort in your mind , it is not to be ex- pected , since in the book of Psalms the inspired penmen often complain of their loss of com- fort ; besides , my dear , much of the unhappy feeling in your mind arises from your ...
... light and comfort in your mind , it is not to be ex- pected , since in the book of Psalms the inspired penmen often complain of their loss of com- fort ; besides , my dear , much of the unhappy feeling in your mind arises from your ...
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