The Life of Joseph Addison Alexander, Volume 1Scribner, 1870 - Clergy |
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... Philadelphia ... .. CHAPTER II . Page 1 Dr. Lindsley . His Pupils . - Power of Memory . — Princeton of 1824. - College Curriculum . - Old Commencement . - Princeton Society and Celebrities.- Mr. Janvier . The McCarriers . - Jemmy ...
... Philadelphia ... .. CHAPTER II . Page 1 Dr. Lindsley . His Pupils . - Power of Memory . — Princeton of 1824. - College Curriculum . - Old Commencement . - Princeton Society and Celebrities.- Mr. Janvier . The McCarriers . - Jemmy ...
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... Philadelphia . -Failing Health . - His Death . - Traits of Character . - Lines on his Death . -Their Character . - About the Geography . - Daily Study . - Pope . - Biblical Repertory . The Repertory . - Change of Plan . - Its Writers ...
... Philadelphia . -Failing Health . - His Death . - Traits of Character . - Lines on his Death . -Their Character . - About the Geography . - Daily Study . - Pope . - Biblical Repertory . The Repertory . - Change of Plan . - Its Writers ...
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... Philadelphia , on the 24th day of April , 1809. Of his father I need not speak . His mother was the daughter of the Rev. James Waddel , of Louisa and of Hanover Presbytery , who is still spoken of in Virginia and elsewhere as the ...
... Philadelphia , on the 24th day of April , 1809. Of his father I need not speak . His mother was the daughter of the Rev. James Waddel , of Louisa and of Hanover Presbytery , who is still spoken of in Virginia and elsewhere as the ...
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... Philadelphia , where their father had been pastor of a church during several years , contributed to make the house of their parents all that could be desired . I have sometimes thought that it was almost too pleasant ; on any other ...
... Philadelphia , where their father had been pastor of a church during several years , contributed to make the house of their parents all that could be desired . I have sometimes thought that it was almost too pleasant ; on any other ...
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... Philadelphia in the winter of 1806-1807 , and became the pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church , now known as the old Pine street Church . His eldest son speaks of having had a few dim recollections of Prince Ed- ward , and clearly ...
... Philadelphia in the winter of 1806-1807 , and became the pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church , now known as the old Pine street Church . His eldest son speaks of having had a few dim recollections of Prince Ed- ward , and clearly ...
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Page 89 - ... his eyes. Now, Lycidas, the shepherds weep no more; Henceforth thou art the Genius of the shore, In thy large recompense, and shalt be good To all that wander in that perilous flood.
Page 12 - My heart is smitten, and withered like grass ; so that I forget to eat my bread. By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
Page 136 - Thy life a long dead calm of fix'd repose; No pulse that riots, and no blood that glows. Still as the sea, ere winds were taught to blow, Or moving spirit bade the waters flow; Soft as the slumbers of a saint forgiv'n, And mild as op'ning gleams of promis'd heav'n.
Page 311 - What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Page 311 - The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
Page 223 - To clear this doubt, to know the world by sight, To find if books, or swains, report it right, (For yet by swains alone the world he knew, Whose feet came wandering o'er the nightly dew...
Page 311 - Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness
Page 311 - HEAR me when I call, O God of my righteousness : thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Page 8 - While yet a boy I sought for ghosts, and sped Through many a listening chamber, cave and ruin, And starlight wood, with fearful steps pursuing Hopes of high talk with the departed dead.