An Extract of Miss Mary Gilbert's Journal, 1. köideJ. Harvie, 1768 - 62 pages Journal of daughter of Nathaniel Gilbert of Antigua during her 2nd visit to Britain, 1764-1768. |
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... these things tho ' felt by her tender and enlightened Con- feience , did not appear to others ; and the LORD was not flack concerning his Promife , as her fol- lowing Experience proved , when He came fudden- ly to the Temple of her ...
... these things tho ' felt by her tender and enlightened Con- feience , did not appear to others ; and the LORD was not flack concerning his Promife , as her fol- lowing Experience proved , when He came fudden- ly to the Temple of her ...
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... these Duties . O my God pardon my Sins of Omiffion , as well as thofe of Commiffion . They are both as innumer- able as the Hairs of my Head , but thy Mercies are ftill more . Friday 11 : I was very bufy this Day with fetting my Things ...
... these Duties . O my God pardon my Sins of Omiffion , as well as thofe of Commiffion . They are both as innumer- able as the Hairs of my Head , but thy Mercies are ftill more . Friday 11 : I was very bufy this Day with fetting my Things ...
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... these at one in the Morning fet out for Li- verpool , and he at Five for Newcafle - upon - Tyne . Sun. 14. I found my Mind much oppreffed with perplexing Thoughts concerning my dear Parents . But why O my Soul doft thou fuffer thefe ...
... these at one in the Morning fet out for Li- verpool , and he at Five for Newcafle - upon - Tyne . Sun. 14. I found my Mind much oppreffed with perplexing Thoughts concerning my dear Parents . But why O my Soul doft thou fuffer thefe ...
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... these things be ? Can I who am fo great.a Sin- ner , and have never truly repented be forgiven ? He answered , " With GoD nothing is impoffible . " Continue waiting upon GoD in his appointed Way , and you will foon find the Truth of ...
... these things be ? Can I who am fo great.a Sin- ner , and have never truly repented be forgiven ? He answered , " With GoD nothing is impoffible . " Continue waiting upon GoD in his appointed Way , and you will foon find the Truth of ...
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... these perishing Enjoyments ! How will it make me fpend every precious Moment , in Preparation for a never ending Eternity ! May the LORD grant that when Death comes , he may not appear as a King of Ter- rors , but like a welcome ...
... these perishing Enjoyments ! How will it make me fpend every precious Moment , in Preparation for a never ending Eternity ! May the LORD grant that when Death comes , he may not appear as a King of Ter- rors , but like a welcome ...
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