George Washington, the ChristianAbingdon Press, 1919 - 299 стор. George Washington, The Christian by William Jackson Johnstone, first published in 1919, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it. |
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... faith in God and a strict adherence to his teach- ings . Religion is the chief asset in any character . We cannot rightly estimate the character of any person until we know the religious belief of that person . Christianity is the basis ...
... faith in God and a strict adherence to his teach- ings . Religion is the chief asset in any character . We cannot rightly estimate the character of any person until we know the religious belief of that person . Christianity is the basis ...
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... faith in this manner : " being heartily sorry from the bot- tome of my hart for my sins past , most hum- bly desireing forgiveness of the same from the Almighty god ( my saviour ) and redeimer , in whom and by the meritts of Jesus ...
... faith in this manner : " being heartily sorry from the bot- tome of my hart for my sins past , most hum- bly desireing forgiveness of the same from the Almighty god ( my saviour ) and redeimer , in whom and by the meritts of Jesus ...
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... faith , as well as the rule and model of Christian life . " GODFATHER In 1747 , at the age of fifteen years , young Washington was godfather to a child in baptism . In 1748 , at sixteen , he was godfather to his niece , Frances Lewis ...
... faith , as well as the rule and model of Christian life . " GODFATHER In 1747 , at the age of fifteen years , young Washington was godfather to a child in baptism . In 1748 , at sixteen , he was godfather to his niece , Frances Lewis ...
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... faith , and that it may accomplish in me , Gracious God , the good work for which thou has sent it . Bless my family , kindred , friends and country , be our God & guide this day and for ever for his sake , who lay down in the Grave and ...
... faith , and that it may accomplish in me , Gracious God , the good work for which thou has sent it . Bless my family , kindred , friends and country , be our God & guide this day and for ever for his sake , who lay down in the Grave and ...
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... faith and repen- tance , increase my faith , and direct me to the true object Jesus Christ the way , the truth and the life , bless , O Lord , all the people of this land , from the highest to the lowest , particularly those whom thou ...
... faith and repen- tance , increase my faith , and direct me to the true object Jesus Christ the way , the truth and the life , bless , O Lord , all the people of this land , from the highest to the lowest , particularly those whom thou ...
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Сторінка 218 - Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it?
Сторінка 162 - Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave, but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the human race, in humble supplication that, since he has been pleased to...
Сторінка 161 - Such being the impressions under which I have, in obedience to the public summons, repaired to the present station, it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose Providential aid can supply every human defect...
Сторінка 162 - ... to presage. These reflections, arising out of the present crisis, have forced themselves too strongly on my mind to be suppressed. You will join with me, I trust, in thinking that there are none under the influence of which, the proceedings of a new and free government can more auspiciously commence. BY the article establishing the executive department, it is made the duty of the president " to recommend to your consideration, such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.
Сторінка 119 - The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.
Сторінка 64 - Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me : say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Сторінка 144 - And being now to conclude these his last public orders, to take his ultimate leave in a short time of the military character, and to bid a final adieu to the armies he has so long had the honor to command, he can only offer in their behalf his recommendations to their grateful country, and his prayers to the God of armies.
Сторінка 145 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation, I resign...
Сторінка 241 - ... failure of the said bank should be so apparent, or a discontinuance thereof, should render a removal of this fund necessary. In either of these cases, the amount of the stock here devised is to be vested in some other bank, or public institution, whereby the interest may with regularity and certainty be drawn and applied as above.
Сторінка 73 - ... idleness ; and I have no objection to your giving my money in charity to the amount of forty or fifty pounds a year, when you think it well bestowed.