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... soon found that they had good ground to work upon , for his disposition was quiet and docile , his memory strong , and his talents of considerable promise , even at an early age ; and they had the satisfaction of observing that the ...
... soon found that they had good ground to work upon , for his disposition was quiet and docile , his memory strong , and his talents of considerable promise , even at an early age ; and they had the satisfaction of observing that the ...
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... soon gained the esteem of his instructors by his pro- fiency in Latin , rhetoric , and poetry . In after - life he frequently acknowledged himself to be deeply indebted to their attention and ability in conducting his educa- tion , and ...
... soon gained the esteem of his instructors by his pro- fiency in Latin , rhetoric , and poetry . In after - life he frequently acknowledged himself to be deeply indebted to their attention and ability in conducting his educa- tion , and ...
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... desired to treat of some of the popish But he soon after desisted , from a conviction of the impropriety of thus ministering in public , without errors . having received ordination . His manner , however , of 10 ARCHBISHOP USHER .
... desired to treat of some of the popish But he soon after desisted , from a conviction of the impropriety of thus ministering in public , without errors . having received ordination . His manner , however , of 10 ARCHBISHOP USHER .
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... soon afterwards at the early age of twenty- six , was chosen professor of divinity in the University , the duties of which important office he discharged with zeal and usefulness during thirteen years . Surrounded as he was by popery ...
... soon afterwards at the early age of twenty- six , was chosen professor of divinity in the University , the duties of which important office he discharged with zeal and usefulness during thirteen years . Surrounded as he was by popery ...
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... Soon after the delivery of this letter , the king took an opportunity of conversing with him , and was so well pleased with that interview , that he nominated him to the bishopric of Meath , which had become vacant dur- 20 ARCHBISHOP USHER ...
... Soon after the delivery of this letter , the king took an opportunity of conversing with him , and was so well pleased with that interview , that he nominated him to the bishopric of Meath , which had become vacant dur- 20 ARCHBISHOP USHER ...
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Сторінка 85 - If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God.
Сторінка 221 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven. As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Сторінка 217 - Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it too ; affectionate in look, And tender in address, as well becomes A messenger of grace to guilty men.
Сторінка 229 - Careless their merits or their faults to scan, His pity gave ere charity began. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings lean'd to virtue's side; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watch'd and wept, he pray'd and felt for all...
Сторінка 223 - Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Сторінка 229 - A man he was to all the country dear, And passing rich with forty pounds a year. Remote from towns he ran his godly race, Nor e'er had...
Сторінка 128 - And if the state were in this plight, religion was not in much better; to reform which, a certain number of divines were called, neither chosen by any rule or custom ecclesiastical, nor eminent for either piety or knowledge above others left out; only as each member of parliament in his private fancy thought fit, so elected one by one.
Сторінка 246 - Hearken, my dearest brethren ; hath not. God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him ? 6 But you have .dishonoured the poor man.
Сторінка 330 - ... ready to perish for hunger and destitution, yet not asking one penny for relief, which to me appeared a stranger sight than any I had yet beheld.
Сторінка 302 - Their state is safe, and heaven is given to them upon very easy terms; nothing but to be born and die. It will cost you more trouble to get where they are ; and, amongst other things, one of the hardnesses will be, that you must overcome even this just and reasonable grief; and, indeed, though the grief hath but too reasonable a cause, yet it is much more reasonable that you master it.