The Clergyman's Orphan; Or, The Child of Providence: A Tale Founded Upon FactsJ. & J. Harper, 1833 - 210 pages |
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... , who had been brought by her mamma to a know- ledge of the truth , to be in turn the instrument of making known to her the Divine revelation ; and at the same time , the anguish she experi- 64 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
... , who had been brought by her mamma to a know- ledge of the truth , to be in turn the instrument of making known to her the Divine revelation ; and at the same time , the anguish she experi- 64 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
Page 86
... , and have offered to God many prayers for her offspring ; and , blessed be his name , he has granted my re- quest . I sympathize with you in your sick- ness , and pray that you may find the truth 86 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
... , and have offered to God many prayers for her offspring ; and , blessed be his name , he has granted my re- quest . I sympathize with you in your sick- ness , and pray that you may find the truth 86 THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN .
Page 87
... truth of God's gracious promise , ' my grace shall be sufficient for thee ; my strength shall be made perfect in thy weakness . ' " Inclosed are several letters of your dear mother ; one of which is the last she ever wrote . When you ...
... truth of God's gracious promise , ' my grace shall be sufficient for thee ; my strength shall be made perfect in thy weakness . ' " Inclosed are several letters of your dear mother ; one of which is the last she ever wrote . When you ...
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... truth of the apostle's language , The precious blood of Christ ' - precious , indeed ; how much so , none can tell . 6 " I have been sorely distressed at the thought of separation from my dear fond husband , who seems to have loved me ...
... truth of the apostle's language , The precious blood of Christ ' - precious , indeed ; how much so , none can tell . 6 " I have been sorely distressed at the thought of separation from my dear fond husband , who seems to have loved me ...
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... truth . I feel that I am not what I once was . ' Old things are passed away , and all things become new . ' " " And do you always feel thus confident and happy ? " " No ; I am sometimes ready to fear that I am only deceiving myself ...
... truth . I feel that I am not what I once was . ' Old things are passed away , and all things become new . ' " " And do you always feel thus confident and happy ? " " No ; I am sometimes ready to fear that I am only deceiving myself ...
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