Memoirs of the Rev. John Townsend: Founder of the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and of the Congregational SchoolJ. B. and John Courthope, 1828 - 293 pages |
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... Bermondsey , in 1784 CHAPTER III . Page 1 · 12 From the latter Period to the Formation of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum , in 1792 CHAPTER IV . The Institution and Progress of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum 28 37 CHAPTER V. Formation of the London ...
... Bermondsey , in 1784 CHAPTER III . Page 1 · 12 From the latter Period to the Formation of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum , in 1792 CHAPTER IV . The Institution and Progress of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum 28 37 CHAPTER V. Formation of the London ...
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... Bermondsey , 1784 . THE humility which characterised the eminent sub- ject of this memoir , even when he had become the object of universal esteem and love , is con- spicuous in the circumstances which attended his progress towards the ...
... Bermondsey , 1784 . THE humility which characterised the eminent sub- ject of this memoir , even when he had become the object of universal esteem and love , is con- spicuous in the circumstances which attended his progress towards the ...
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... Bermondsey , had waited , to consult him on the choice of a Minister . rangements were subsequently made for Mr. T.'s stated labours among them , which commenced on the Sabbath after Midsummer Day , 1784 . Ar- To some of the little ...
... Bermondsey , had waited , to consult him on the choice of a Minister . rangements were subsequently made for Mr. T.'s stated labours among them , which commenced on the Sabbath after Midsummer Day , 1784 . Ar- To some of the little ...
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... ner , who believed detection must ensue , if the intended sin were committed . The impression remained , and a holy and consistent life has been the result . CHAPTER III . From Mr. Townsend's settlement at Bermondsey , 27.
... ner , who believed detection must ensue , if the intended sin were committed . The impression remained , and a holy and consistent life has been the result . CHAPTER III . From Mr. Townsend's settlement at Bermondsey , 27.
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... Bermondsey , in 1784 , to the formation of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum , in 1792 . THE Congregation at Jamaica Row consisted of almost every denomination of Christians , among whom were Arians , the remains of Dr. Flaxman's hearers . Mr ...
... Bermondsey , in 1784 , to the formation of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum , in 1792 . THE Congregation at Jamaica Row consisted of almost every denomination of Christians , among whom were Arians , the remains of Dr. Flaxman's hearers . Mr ...
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Page 261 - Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit, unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently...
Page 177 - Though justice be thy plea, consider this, That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy; And that same prayer doth teach us all to render The deeds of mercy.
Page 262 - Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. 10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of : but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Page 252 - BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Page 279 - For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Page 101 - So I returned and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.
Page 168 - Why should I shrink at thy command, Whose love forbids my fears ? Or tremble at the gracious hand That wipes away my tears...
Page 279 - For even hereunto were ye called : because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps : who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth : who, when he was reviled, reviled not again ; when he suffered he threatened not ; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously...
Page 266 - Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the LORD, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters saith the LORD Almighty...
Page 111 - All that pass by clap their hands at thee; they hiss and wag their head at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying, Is this the city that men call The perfection of beauty, The joy of the whole earth?