Cyclopædia of American Literature: Embracing Personal and Critical Notices of Authors, and Selections from Their Writings, from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; with Portraits, Autographs, and Other Illustrations. In two volumes, Volume 1W. Rutter, 1875 - American literature |
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... town at their windows , equalled only by the procession of stu- dents . The church is filled , while the youth , full of learning , declaim and debate , and having received their degree from " the awful chief , " proceed to " the sav'ry ...
... town at their windows , equalled only by the procession of stu- dents . The church is filled , while the youth , full of learning , declaim and debate , and having received their degree from " the awful chief , " proceed to " the sav'ry ...
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... town much opposed his preaching there ; and when he could not prevail to hinder it , he set certain fidlers at work to disturb him in the church porch or churchyard . But such was the vivacity of Mr. Hooker , as to proceed in what he ...
... town much opposed his preaching there ; and when he could not prevail to hinder it , he set certain fidlers at work to disturb him in the church porch or churchyard . But such was the vivacity of Mr. Hooker , as to proceed in what he ...
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... town and church of Woburn in 1642 , was chosen its representative in 1643 , and annu- ally re - elected , with the exception of the year 1648 , until 1671. He held the office of recorder of the town from its incorporation until his ...
... town and church of Woburn in 1642 , was chosen its representative in 1643 , and annu- ally re - elected , with the exception of the year 1648 , until 1671. He held the office of recorder of the town from its incorporation until his ...
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... town . A second assembly was held a fortnight after , when Eliot addressed them in their own language . Other meetings followed , and a settlement of " praying Indians , " as they were styled , was form- ed , called Nonantum . The ...
... town . A second assembly was held a fortnight after , when Eliot addressed them in their own language . Other meetings followed , and a settlement of " praying Indians , " as they were styled , was form- ed , called Nonantum . The ...
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... town , who did seem to give way to have it ( the lecture ) there , did therefore say it was dangerous and un ... town , for help to save the passengers . The town perceived it , and thousands came upon the walls of Yarmouth , and looked ...
... town , who did seem to give way to have it ( the lecture ) there , did therefore say it was dangerous and un ... town , for help to save the passengers . The town perceived it , and thousands came upon the walls of Yarmouth , and looked ...
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