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... labour of love , and in the course of my inquiries it grew upon my hands , both in interest and extent , far beyond either my thoughts or my designs . It is well known to those who are familiar with our colonial history , that the ...
... labour of love , and in the course of my inquiries it grew upon my hands , both in interest and extent , far beyond either my thoughts or my designs . It is well known to those who are familiar with our colonial history , that the ...
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... laboured to carry out his purposes to good effect . His measures were violently opposed by many of the members , and even by some from whom a different course might have been reasonably expected . For it was at this session , on the ...
... laboured to carry out his purposes to good effect . His measures were violently opposed by many of the members , and even by some from whom a different course might have been reasonably expected . For it was at this session , on the ...
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... labour and their time . A curious instance of this is entered in the minutes of the Vestry : Ordered . That Mr. Sam Burte do goe down to Huntington with all expedition , and purchase all the Oyster Shell Lime he can get there , not to ...
... labour and their time . A curious instance of this is entered in the minutes of the Vestry : Ordered . That Mr. Sam Burte do goe down to Huntington with all expedition , and purchase all the Oyster Shell Lime he can get there , not to ...
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... Labour therein , he should allow them reasonable encouragement . After the appointment of various committees , for soliciting the benevolence both of citizens and stran- gers , and the most persevering diligence and activity in the ...
... Labour therein , he should allow them reasonable encouragement . After the appointment of various committees , for soliciting the benevolence both of citizens and stran- gers , and the most persevering diligence and activity in the ...
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... labour , dis- traction , and care . Even when he was confined to the former only , it seems to have been found neces- sary , as it is with the Rector at the present day , to fly to a retreat , in order to escape from constant ...
... labour , dis- traction , and care . Even when he was confined to the former only , it seems to have been found neces- sary , as it is with the Rector at the present day , to fly to a retreat , in order to escape from constant ...
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17 June acquainted aforesaid annum appointed Assistant Minister attended Auchmuty Bishop Hobart Bishop of London Bishop Provoost Board building Capt Catechist Cave Jones Chapel Charity School Christ Church Church of England Church Wardens city of New-York clergy Clerk College Communion congregation consecrated Convention Corporation Diocese divine duties elected Excellency favour George Clinton George's Governor grant Harison Henry Barclay honour Horatio Potter humble hundred pounds inducted Inglis James John Henry Hobart Johnson Joseph Murray labours late letter Lord lots Mark's meeting Neau occasion ordered Parish Paul's Paul's Chapel persons Peter pews Prayer present Protestant Episcopal Church Province of New-York Rector Rector of Trinity religion resolution resolved respect Reverend Right Rev Robert Robert Elliston salary Samuel Provoost subscription thereof thereupon Thomas tion Trinity Church Vesey Vestry of Trinity Vestryman Wardens and Vestry Wardens and Vestrymen William words following
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Page 75 - ... the Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the Sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England, together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches, and the form or manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops priests, and deacons.
Page 12 - That the vestrymen and church wardens have power to call a dissenting protestant minister, and that he is to be paid and maintained as the act directs.
Page 244 - The rector and inhabitants of the city of New- York, in communion of the Church of England, as by law established...
Page 75 - AB, do declare my unfeigned assent and consent to all and everything contained and prescribed in and by the Book entitled the Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England; together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David, printed as they are to be sung or said in Churches ; and the form or manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.
Page 133 - Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe, as ye know how we exhorted, and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, that ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
Page 209 - The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon you and give you peace, both now and forever more.
Page 26 - Now know ye, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in consideration...
Page 75 - The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches : and the form or manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops, priests, and deacons.
Page 76 - I will conform to the liturgy of the church of England, as it is now by law established.
Page 13 - Assembly, and by the Authority of the same. That in each of the respective Cities and Counties hereafter mentioned and expressed, there shall be called, inducted, and established, a good suff1cient Protestant Minister, to officiate, and have the care of Souls...