The Nonconformist's Memorial: Being an Account of the Lives, Sufferings, and Printed Works, of the Two Thousand Ministers Ejected from the Church of England, Chiefly by the Act of Uniformity, Aug. 24, 1666, Volume 1 |
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Page iv
Especially as they not only in this instance shewed themselves to be men of
principle , but appeared from their general deportment men of singular piety ;
peculiarly qualified for their office as ' ministers , and uncommonly successful in it
.
Especially as they not only in this instance shewed themselves to be men of
principle , but appeared from their general deportment men of singular piety ;
peculiarly qualified for their office as ' ministers , and uncommonly successful in it
.
Page 11
So that if any one was noted for a strict and famous preacher , or for a man of
piety , he was either plundered or abused , and in danger of his life . And if a man
did but pray in his fa . mily , or repeat a sermon , or sing a psalni , they presently ...
So that if any one was noted for a strict and famous preacher , or for a man of
piety , he was either plundered or abused , and in danger of his life . And if a man
did but pray in his fa . mily , or repeat a sermon , or sing a psalni , they presently ...
Page 76
He was ever after a thankful imitator of the piety , charity , and diligence of that
good bishop , whom he used often to mention with honour . And well he might ;
for the bishop directed him in his early studies , and was very careful that he
might ...
He was ever after a thankful imitator of the piety , charity , and diligence of that
good bishop , whom he used often to mention with honour . And well he might ;
for the bishop directed him in his early studies , and was very careful that he
might ...
Page 110
He pursued his studies with great success , and his progress in piety was as
enrinent as in learning . His company was earnestly courted by some young wits
of the university , for his sprightly genius ; but perceiving their looseness , he
waved ...
He pursued his studies with great success , and his progress in piety was as
enrinent as in learning . His company was earnestly courted by some young wits
of the university , for his sprightly genius ; but perceiving their looseness , he
waved ...
Page 117
... it was impossible for them not to agree . His piety was very conspicuous , and
his private conversatjon so instructive and quickening , in reference to religion
and - 13 and godliness , that no man of ordinary capacity could IN LONDON , & c
.
... it was impossible for them not to agree . His piety was very conspicuous , and
his private conversatjon so instructive and quickening , in reference to religion
and - 13 and godliness , that no man of ordinary capacity could IN LONDON , & c
.
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