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Page iii
... the cause of religion by her conspicuous regard * Dr. Blair's Sermons originally formed Five Volumes ; and this Dedication was prefixed to the Third , which contained Ser- mons XXXI.—L. for it ; who has advanced the interests of virtue A 2.
... the cause of religion by her conspicuous regard * Dr. Blair's Sermons originally formed Five Volumes ; and this Dedication was prefixed to the Third , which contained Ser- mons XXXI.—L. for it ; who has advanced the interests of virtue A 2.
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Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. for it ; who has advanced the interests of virtue , by her distinguished example ; and who , by a happy union of the amiable with the estimable qualities , has commanded the love and respect of a great nation ...
Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. for it ; who has advanced the interests of virtue , by her distinguished example ; and who , by a happy union of the amiable with the estimable qualities , has commanded the love and respect of a great nation ...
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... interests of the community to which they belonged . On the completion of this academical course , he underwent the customary trials before the Presbytery of Edinburgh , and received from that venerable body a licence to preach the ...
... interests of the community to which they belonged . On the completion of this academical course , he underwent the customary trials before the Presbytery of Edinburgh , and received from that venerable body a licence to preach the ...
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... interests of religion and literature which distinguishes his reign , was graciously pleased to judge them worthy of a public reward . By a royal mandate to the Exchequer of Scotland , dated July 25th , 1780 , a pension of 2001. a year ...
... interests of religion and literature which distinguishes his reign , was graciously pleased to judge them worthy of a public reward . By a royal mandate to the Exchequer of Scotland , dated July 25th , 1780 , a pension of 2001. a year ...
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... and to peevish impressions , it was always master of its own movements , and ready , in an un- common degree , to take an active and pleasing interest in every thing , whether important or trifling , that happened xiv THE LIFE OF.
... and to peevish impressions , it was always master of its own movements , and ready , in an un- common degree , to take an active and pleasing interest in every thing , whether important or trifling , that happened xiv THE LIFE OF.
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