Reflections After Reading; Or, Sketches, Biographical, Ecclesiastical, and HistoricalT. Ward et Company, 1843 - 458 pages |
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... learning were governed by that integrity which made them exten- sively beneficial , and drew upon him the notice and favour of men whose notice did him honour , and whose favour facilitated his progress . Noy , the Attorney- General ...
... learning were governed by that integrity which made them exten- sively beneficial , and drew upon him the notice and favour of men whose notice did him honour , and whose favour facilitated his progress . Noy , the Attorney- General ...
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... learning , and their deep research . † With all his virtues and good works , he was not in danger of the woe that is denounced against those of whom all men speak well . He did not escape the scourge of tongues ; and the writings of ...
... learning , and their deep research . † With all his virtues and good works , he was not in danger of the woe that is denounced against those of whom all men speak well . He did not escape the scourge of tongues ; and the writings of ...
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... learning which the neighbouring schools could afford , he was sent to Cambridge , and admitted into Trinity College . On parting from him , his father gave him the most serious and affectionate advice that his judgment suggested , and ...
... learning which the neighbouring schools could afford , he was sent to Cambridge , and admitted into Trinity College . On parting from him , his father gave him the most serious and affectionate advice that his judgment suggested , and ...
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... learning , and the fruits of his meditation , were consecrated to God ; and the powers of his soul were exerted in the cause of the gospel , for the best interests of immortal beings . Most denominations in the Christian world have some ...
... learning , and the fruits of his meditation , were consecrated to God ; and the powers of his soul were exerted in the cause of the gospel , for the best interests of immortal beings . Most denominations in the Christian world have some ...
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... father . From early childhood Dr. Watts gave indications of his future character . His delight was in a book ; his proficiency in learning was remarkable ; and from the fourteenth year of his age we may trace the rise 50 WATTS .
... father . From early childhood Dr. Watts gave indications of his future character . His delight was in a book ; his proficiency in learning was remarkable ; and from the fourteenth year of his age we may trace the rise 50 WATTS .
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