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... once in our valley : the next who was in possession of it was a French nobleman , whom I shall call the Marquis de Nemours , not choosing to give his real name . This gentleman only once visited the valley ; but this single visit , as ...
... once in our valley : the next who was in possession of it was a French nobleman , whom I shall call the Marquis de Nemours , not choosing to give his real name . This gentleman only once visited the valley ; but this single visit , as ...
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... once been her father's study . Though sunk , pale , and length- ened , it was impossible to mistake those delicate features , or those eyes which once had sparkled with an almost 16 LADY OF THE MANOR .
... once been her father's study . Though sunk , pale , and length- ened , it was impossible to mistake those delicate features , or those eyes which once had sparkled with an almost 16 LADY OF THE MANOR .
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... once had sparkled with an almost heavenly lustre . " At the further end of the apartment sat a beautiful child , playing with flowers , which were scattered around her on the floor , some of which she was endeavouring to fasten in the ...
... once had sparkled with an almost heavenly lustre . " At the further end of the apartment sat a beautiful child , playing with flowers , which were scattered around her on the floor , some of which she was endeavouring to fasten in the ...
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... once again ; for O ! she added , clasping her slender fingers , ' had it ever been possible for me to have forgotten the best , the most be- loved of fathers , the objects now present must have re- stored my recollection . But O , my ...
... once again ; for O ! she added , clasping her slender fingers , ' had it ever been possible for me to have forgotten the best , the most be- loved of fathers , the objects now present must have re- stored my recollection . But O , my ...
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... once , when I would have termi- nated my existence on earth by taking large draughts of soporific drops , which had been provided for easing my pains , the remembrance of my father has arrested my hand , and the fear of rendering him ...
... once , when I would have termi- nated my existence on earth by taking large draughts of soporific drops , which had been provided for easing my pains , the remembrance of my father has arrested my hand , and the fear of rendering him ...
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Page 27 - I shall see him, but not now : I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.
Page 374 - Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
Page 374 - For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Page 421 - The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the body and blood of Christ, as our bodies are by the bread and wine.
Page 541 - Lord, with the Holy Ghost the Comforter, and daily increase in them Thy manifold gifts of grace; the spirit of wisdom and understanding ; the spirit of counsel and ghostly strength; the spirit of knowledge and true godliness ; and fill them, 0 Lord, with the spirit of Thy holy fear, now and for ever.
Page 316 - A death unto sin, and a new birth unto righteousness : for being by nature born in sin, and the children of wrath, we are hereby made the children of grace.
Page 420 - For the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of the death of Christ, and of the benefits which we receive thereby.
Page 229 - I desire my Lord God, our heavenly Father, who is the giver of all goodness, to send his grace unto me, and to all people ; that we may worship him, serve him, and obey him, as we ought to do.
Page 420 - The body and blood of Christ which are verily and indeed taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper.
Page 318 - For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.