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... Engraved by A. Cardon from an original Picture by Mr Rarburn , in the Possession of Sir John Macpherson Bar : Published Sept 152807 by Cadell & Davies . Strand . BY HUGH BLAIR , D.D. F.R.S. Ed . ONE OF. HUGH BLAIR , D. D..
... Engraved by A. Cardon from an original Picture by Mr Rarburn , in the Possession of Sir John Macpherson Bar : Published Sept 152807 by Cadell & Davies . Strand . BY HUGH BLAIR , D.D. F.R.S. Ed . ONE OF. HUGH BLAIR , D. D..
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... possession of his mental faculties , he expired on the morning of the 27th , with the composure and hope which become a Christian pastor . The lamentation for his death was universal and deep through the city which he had so long ...
... possession of his mental faculties , he expired on the morning of the 27th , with the composure and hope which become a Christian pastor . The lamentation for his death was universal and deep through the city which he had so long ...
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... possessions , and extend their connections , they imagine that they are strengthening themselves against all the possible vicissitudes of life . They say in their hearts , My mountain stands strong , and I shall never be moved . But so ...
... possessions , and extend their connections , they imagine that they are strengthening themselves against all the possible vicissitudes of life . They say in their hearts , My mountain stands strong , and I shall never be moved . But so ...
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... possession , which is agreeable in itself , a double relish , from its being the gift of a friend . Favours conferred by men , I acknowledge may prove burden- some . For human virtue is never perfect ; and sometimes unreasonable ...
... possession , which is agreeable in itself , a double relish , from its being the gift of a friend . Favours conferred by men , I acknowledge may prove burden- some . For human virtue is never perfect ; and sometimes unreasonable ...
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... possession , even granting it to be secure , does not constitute enjoy- ment . Give a man all that is in the power of the world to bestow ; surround him with riches ; crown him with honours ; invest him if you will , with abso- lute ...
... possession , even granting it to be secure , does not constitute enjoy- ment . Give a man all that is in the power of the world to bestow ; surround him with riches ; crown him with honours ; invest him if you will , with abso- lute ...
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