The Life and Writings of Mrs. Harriet Newell |
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... beloved and thus lamented . But Providence has called some females to more public duties , and connected their names with events of general interest . The history of the hearts and lives of such , is the just property of all . And when ...
... beloved and thus lamented . But Providence has called some females to more public duties , and connected their names with events of general interest . The history of the hearts and lives of such , is the just property of all . And when ...
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... beloved brothers and sisters , her childhood was happy . She was naturally cheerful in her disposi- tion , and ardent in her feelings . In her first , as in her later years , she was always a warm and faithful friend , an affectionate ...
... beloved brothers and sisters , her childhood was happy . She was naturally cheerful in her disposi- tion , and ardent in her feelings . In her first , as in her later years , she was always a warm and faithful friend , an affectionate ...
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... beloved Miss W. your kind epistle was handed me , in which you express a wish that it might find me engaged in the cause of God . Oh that your wish could be gratified ! But let me tell you , I am still the same careless , inat- tentive ...
... beloved Miss W. your kind epistle was handed me , in which you express a wish that it might find me engaged in the cause of God . Oh that your wish could be gratified ! But let me tell you , I am still the same careless , inat- tentive ...
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... beloved father , and , on the eighth of May , to weep over the lifeless body , from which his undy- ing spirit had peacefully departed . The sorrows of a family , over the grave of such a parent , could admit but one consolation ; that ...
... beloved father , and , on the eighth of May , to weep over the lifeless body , from which his undy- ing spirit had peacefully departed . The sorrows of a family , over the grave of such a parent , could admit but one consolation ; that ...
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... beloved F. Oh my friend , this is a scene peculiarly trying to How much do my circumstances require every divine consolation and direction , to make this death a salutary warning to me . The guardian of my tender years , my father , my ...
... beloved F. Oh my friend , this is a scene peculiarly trying to How much do my circumstances require every divine consolation and direction , to make this death a salutary warning to me . The guardian of my tender years , my father , my ...
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Page 47 - In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Page 122 - Should Fate command me to the farthest verge Of the green earth, to distant barbarous climes, Rivers unknown to song ; where first the sun Gilds Indian mountains, or his setting beam Flames on the Atlantic isles, 'tis nought to me ; Since God is ever present, ever felt, In the void waste as in the city full ; And where He vital breathes, there must be joy.
Page 65 - I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me : he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
Page 13 - Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat ; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls ; yet I will rejoice in the Lord, and joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 29 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Page 118 - My best desires are faint and few, I fain would strive for more ; But when I cry, " My strength renew !
Page 176 - O thou bounteous giver of all good, Thou art of all thy gifts thyself the crown ! Give what thou canst, without thee we are poor ; And with thee rich, take what thou wilt away.
Page 208 - Bless the Lord, O our souls, and all that is within us bless his holy name.
Page 236 - Ye winds ! that have made me your sport, Convey to this desolate shore Some cordial endearing report Of a land I shall visit no more. My friends, do they now and then send A wish or a thought after me ? Oh, tell me I yet have a friend, Though a friend I am never to see.
Page 19 - And these rejoicing eyes ! 2 The King himself comes near, And feasts his saints to-day ; Here we may sit, and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3 One day, amidst the place Where my dear God hath been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin.