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Page 10
But how is it possible to give you an idea of its horrors ? Here you behold rich
harvests , the bounty of heaven , and the reward of industry , consumed in a
moment , or trampled under foot , while famine and pestilence follow in the steps
of ...
But how is it possible to give you an idea of its horrors ? Here you behold rich
harvests , the bounty of heaven , and the reward of industry , consumed in a
moment , or trampled under foot , while famine and pestilence follow in the steps
of ...
Page 1
He is not permitted to follow his conscience . A British officer was once cashiered
by Protestants for refusing to join in what he deemed the idolatries of Popery ; nor
must soldiers scruple , at the bidding of a superior , to commit the grossest ...
He is not permitted to follow his conscience . A British officer was once cashiered
by Protestants for refusing to join in what he deemed the idolatries of Popery ; nor
must soldiers scruple , at the bidding of a superior , to commit the grossest ...
Page 7
... the growth of the spirit of peace . Hitherto , those who deny themselves , take
up their cross , and follow Christ , have been few in number compared with the
ungodly ; and their strength has not lain among those classes in society which ,
pre ...
... the growth of the spirit of peace . Hitherto , those who deny themselves , take
up their cross , and follow Christ , have been few in number compared with the
ungodly ; and their strength has not lain among those classes in society which ,
pre ...
Page 66
His flesh creeps ; it reddens as if blushing at the indignity ; the sufferer groans ;
lash follows lash , until the first mate , wearied with the cruel employment , gives
place to a second . Now two dozen of these dreadful lashes have been inflicted ...
His flesh creeps ; it reddens as if blushing at the indignity ; the sufferer groans ;
lash follows lash , until the first mate , wearied with the cruel employment , gives
place to a second . Now two dozen of these dreadful lashes have been inflicted ...
Page 69
No. plea. of. necessity. can. be. sụccessfully. urged. in. behalf. of. whipping. men.
;. for. ,. if. subordination. is. expected. to. follow. such. terrible examples , I know ,
from my acquaintance with MILITARY DISCIPLINE .
No. plea. of. necessity. can. be. sụccessfully. urged. in. behalf. of. whipping. men.
;. for. ,. if. subordination. is. expected. to. follow. such. terrible examples , I know ,
from my acquaintance with MILITARY DISCIPLINE .
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