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... pleasures of the world were of importance to him only so far as he saw , or believed , that he could make them minis- ter to some useful end . SECTION II . WE come now to view Mr. Milnor as a POLITICAL MAN . His political opinions seem ...
... pleasures of the world were of importance to him only so far as he saw , or believed , that he could make them minis- ter to some useful end . SECTION II . WE come now to view Mr. Milnor as a POLITICAL MAN . His political opinions seem ...
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... occupation , so long as they remain , as it will be my duty and pleasure to attend them so far as my duties in Congress will permit . To - morrow I dine with them at Mr. Bowie's , in Georgetown , and in 48 MEMOIR OF DR . MILNOR .
... occupation , so long as they remain , as it will be my duty and pleasure to attend them so far as my duties in Congress will permit . To - morrow I dine with them at Mr. Bowie's , in Georgetown , and in 48 MEMOIR OF DR . MILNOR .
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... pleasure . In the fall of 1811 , he took his second departure for the seat of government , accompanied by a number of his politi- cal friends as far as the " Blue Bell Tavern , " on the Chester road ; at which place they paid him the ...
... pleasure . In the fall of 1811 , he took his second departure for the seat of government , accompanied by a number of his politi- cal friends as far as the " Blue Bell Tavern , " on the Chester road ; at which place they paid him the ...
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... pleasure of receiving any communica- tion from you , I have now only to advise you of my contin- ued good health , and the enjoyment of good spirits without recourse to any of that dissipation , which , I have reason to believe , was so ...
... pleasure of receiving any communica- tion from you , I have now only to advise you of my contin- ued good health , and the enjoyment of good spirits without recourse to any of that dissipation , which , I have reason to believe , was so ...
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... pleasure , I wish it were over ; for , although etiquette obliges me to go , yet , as I know very few of the company , as I cannot dance and will not game , I do not look forward to the gala with any pleasure . " " JAN . 23 , 1812. - We ...
... pleasure , I wish it were over ; for , although etiquette obliges me to go , yet , as I know very few of the company , as I cannot dance and will not game , I do not look forward to the gala with any pleasure . " " JAN . 23 , 1812. - We ...
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Page 126 - All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth : unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. For thy name's sake, O Lord : pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.
Page 352 - God, who hast prepared for them that love thee such good things as pass man's understanding; Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 45 - First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," was originally used in the resolutions presented to Congress on the death of Washington, December, 1799.
Page 164 - I will conclude this first fruit of friendship, which is, that this communicating of a man's self to his friend works two contrary effects, for it redoubleth joys, and cutteth griefs in halves; for there is no man that imparteth his joys to his friend, but he joyeth the more; and no man that imparteth his griefs to his friend, but he grieveth the less.
Page 124 - For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing : for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Page 193 - Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts : for the Coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Page 210 - For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves : which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another,) in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.
Page 133 - Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful ; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Page 544 - I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: And not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.
Page 245 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye : and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled ; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts...