The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... of their union . It is true that Mr. Banner was the only son of his father , and would ulti- mately be possessed of a competent fortune ; but this consideration seemed to be of but little avail THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN . 15 .
... of their union . It is true that Mr. Banner was the only son of his father , and would ulti- mately be possessed of a competent fortune ; but this consideration seemed to be of but little avail THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN . 15 .
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... seemed to be of but little avail , so that it was not until the good clergy- man had been several years pastor of a church , that he succeeded in obtaining the consent of the parents of his beloved Mary to celebrate their marriage . For ...
... seemed to be of but little avail , so that it was not until the good clergy- man had been several years pastor of a church , that he succeeded in obtaining the consent of the parents of his beloved Mary to celebrate their marriage . For ...
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... seemed to promise fair for their future and lengthened happiness . But human life is made up of vicissitudes . Lights and shadows alternately checker this mortal scene . Soon after the birth of their first babe he was seized with a ...
... seemed to promise fair for their future and lengthened happiness . But human life is made up of vicissitudes . Lights and shadows alternately checker this mortal scene . Soon after the birth of their first babe he was seized with a ...
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... seemed brightening for heaven , she became in a ten- fold degree more endeared to him . Her pious converse , her affectionate efforts to comfort him , her commendation to him of their babes , 20 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
... seemed brightening for heaven , she became in a ten- fold degree more endeared to him . Her pious converse , her affectionate efforts to comfort him , her commendation to him of their babes , 20 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
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... seemed to be rapidly and magnificently entering into the harbour of eternal glory . His disconsolate flock , to whom he preached spite of all his weakness , till the last Sunday but one which preceded his dissolution , saw that he had ...
... seemed to be rapidly and magnificently entering into the harbour of eternal glory . His disconsolate flock , to whom he preached spite of all his weakness , till the last Sunday but one which preceded his dissolution , saw that he had ...
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