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... public worship if they were willing to use the leisure they possess in so doing . But to show how far the godless popu- lation are from hallowing the Sabbath or reverencing the sanctuary , it is an appalling fact that the INTRODUCTION . xi.
... public worship if they were willing to use the leisure they possess in so doing . But to show how far the godless popu- lation are from hallowing the Sabbath or reverencing the sanctuary , it is an appalling fact that the INTRODUCTION . xi.
Page 47
... Sabbath- day . Fights are very common on the district , amongst women as well as men . On one occasion four women fought one , and , in common phrase- ology , nearly beat her to death . She was re- presented as a mass of bruises from ...
... Sabbath- day . Fights are very common on the district , amongst women as well as men . On one occasion four women fought one , and , in common phrase- ology , nearly beat her to death . She was re- presented as a mass of bruises from ...
Page 48
... Sabbath , were stoned and pelted by the partizans of the delinquent in a most savage manner . One woman , the other day , kicked another violently in the bowels , only the day previous to her confine- ment . - But we must pause ...
... Sabbath , were stoned and pelted by the partizans of the delinquent in a most savage manner . One woman , the other day , kicked another violently in the bowels , only the day previous to her confine- ment . - But we must pause ...
Page 66
... Sabbath School has been established in Lamb Court , leading off Clerkenwell Green , but a debt remains on the building , which there is no immediate prospect of liquidating ; and although no effort has been spared , unless the public ...
... Sabbath School has been established in Lamb Court , leading off Clerkenwell Green , but a debt remains on the building , which there is no immediate prospect of liquidating ; and although no effort has been spared , unless the public ...
Page 74
... Sabbath School , however , are much hindered by the want of male teachers . ' The harvest truly is plenteous , but the labourers are few . ' Your Committee hope that their hea- venly Master will raise up pious labourers to enlist in ...
... Sabbath School , however , are much hindered by the want of male teachers . ' The harvest truly is plenteous , but the labourers are few . ' Your Committee hope that their hea- venly Master will raise up pious labourers to enlist in ...
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