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... increased , his revenue dimi- nished almost in the same proportion ; and either by the negligence or dishonesty of his agents , he received little more than a fourth part of what ought to have been his real income . But still , even ...
... increased , his revenue dimi- nished almost in the same proportion ; and either by the negligence or dishonesty of his agents , he received little more than a fourth part of what ought to have been his real income . But still , even ...
Page 38
... increase of salary to each . About this time a circumstance oc- curred , which then excited considerable interest , and in which the part that Dr. Porteus took has been much mis- interpreted and misunderstood . The fol- lowing statement ...
... increase of salary to each . About this time a circumstance oc- curred , which then excited considerable interest , and in which the part that Dr. Porteus took has been much mis- interpreted and misunderstood . The fol- lowing statement ...
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... increased . At the same time the Association disclaimed persecution , as contrary to the Christian rule , and professed to make use of no other means , means , but what were clearly consistent with moderation and BISHOP PORTEUS . 59.
... increased . At the same time the Association disclaimed persecution , as contrary to the Christian rule , and professed to make use of no other means , means , but what were clearly consistent with moderation and BISHOP PORTEUS . 59.
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... increased activity and zeal on our part in guarding those en- trusted to our care against the supersti- tions and errors of the Church of Rome . ” This surely is precisely the language as well of sound This BISHOP PORTEUS . 61 . and we ...
... increased activity and zeal on our part in guarding those en- trusted to our care against the supersti- tions and errors of the Church of Rome . ” This surely is precisely the language as well of sound This BISHOP PORTEUS . 61 . and we ...
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... increase of Papists in this king- dom , and particularly in the Diocese of Chester . " In that Diocese , " he said , " the number in 1717 , was 10,308 ; in 1767 , it was 25,139 ; and at this time the number given in to the House amounts ...
... increase of Papists in this king- dom , and particularly in the Diocese of Chester . " In that Diocese , " he said , " the number in 1717 , was 10,308 ; in 1767 , it was 25,139 ; and at this time the number given in to the House amounts ...
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Page 97 - IX. 0 how canst thou renounce the boundless store Of charms which Nature to her votary yields! The warbling woodland, the resounding shore, The pomp of groves, and garniture of fields; All that the genial ray of morning gilds, And all that echoes to the song of even, All that the mountain's sheltering bosom shields, And all the dread magnificence of heaven, O how canst thou renounce, and hope to be forgiven ! X.
Page 232 - Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein : for the time is at hand.
Page 304 - He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly ; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Page 295 - ... according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not.
Page 303 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 13 - Will you be ready with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrines, contrary to God's word...
Page 217 - The applause he received was such, as was scarcely ever before given to any man sitting in his place in either House of Parliament : but, had it been even greater than it was, he would have deserved it all, for the unceasing efforts...
Page 250 - Disdain not thou to smooth the restless bed • Of sickness and of pain. — Forgive the tear That feeble nature drops, calm all her fears, Wake all her hopes, and animate her faith, Till my rapt soul, anticipating Heaven, Bursts from the thraldom of encumbering clay, And on the wing of ecstasy upborne, Springs into Liberty, and Light, and Life...
Page 74 - An act for preventing certain abuses and profanations on the Lord's Day, called Sunday." The recital of the act is as follows : — " Whereas certain houses, rooms, or places within the cities of London or Westminster, or in the neighbourhood thereof, have of late frequently been opened for public entertainment or amusement upon the evening of the Lord's Day, commonly called...
Page 191 - ... of absolute exclusion from all society. No, it is on the contrary a festival, a joyful festival, to which we ought always to look forward with delight, and enjoy with a thankful and a grateful heart.