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... in Christian peace , and died July 30th , 1718 , when nearly seventy - four years of age ; a good and , though neither warrior nor worldly politician , a great man . In 1728 , his writings were collected PENN'S TREATY WITH THE INDIANS . 5.
... in Christian peace , and died July 30th , 1718 , when nearly seventy - four years of age ; a good and , though neither warrior nor worldly politician , a great man . In 1728 , his writings were collected PENN'S TREATY WITH THE INDIANS . 5.
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... an African Cruiser . RURAL SCENE IN WESTERN AFRICA . ONE of the sweetest spots that I have seen in Africa , was a little hamlet of three houses , standing apart from the four 16 BRIEF MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES BY SEA AND LAND .
... an African Cruiser . RURAL SCENE IN WESTERN AFRICA . ONE of the sweetest spots that I have seen in Africa , was a little hamlet of three houses , standing apart from the four 16 BRIEF MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES BY SEA AND LAND .
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hamlet of three houses , standing apart from the four large towns above - mentioned , and surrounded by an impervious hedge of thorn - bushes , with two palisaded entrances . Forcing our way through one of these narrow portals , we ...
hamlet of three houses , standing apart from the four large towns above - mentioned , and surrounded by an impervious hedge of thorn - bushes , with two palisaded entrances . Forcing our way through one of these narrow portals , we ...
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... four or five months ago , this girl excited a great deal of admiration by her beauty and simplicity : she was thirteen years of age ; a bright mulatto , with large and soft black eyes , and brilliantly white teeth ; her figure small ...
... four or five months ago , this girl excited a great deal of admiration by her beauty and simplicity : she was thirteen years of age ; a bright mulatto , with large and soft black eyes , and brilliantly white teeth ; her figure small ...
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... Four hundred perits * of " Admiral Leifken ” cost 4,400 florins ; 446 ditto of " Admiral Von der Eyk , " 1,620 florins ; 106 perits " Schilder " cost 1,615 florins ; 200 ditto " Semper Augustus , " 5,500 florins ; 410 ditto " Viceroy ...
... Four hundred perits * of " Admiral Leifken ” cost 4,400 florins ; 446 ditto of " Admiral Von der Eyk , " 1,620 florins ; 106 perits " Schilder " cost 1,615 florins ; 200 ditto " Semper Augustus , " 5,500 florins ; 410 ditto " Viceroy ...
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Page 296 - And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Page 189 - Now came still evening on, and twilight gray Had in her sober livery all things clad ; Silence accompanied ; for beast and bird, They to their grassy couch, these to their nests, Were slunk, all but the wakeful nightingale, She all night long her amorous descant sung...
Page 499 - I have seen A curious child, who dwelt upon a tract Of inland ground, applying to his ear The convolutions of a smooth-lipped shell; To which, in silence hushed, his very soul Listened intensely; and his countenance soon Brightened with joy; for from within were heard Murmurings, whereby the monitor expressed Mysterious union with its native sea.
Page 88 - From dearth to plenty, and from death to life, Is Nature's progress when she lectures man In heavenly truth ; evincing as she makes The grand transition, that there lives and works A soul in all things, and that soul is God.
Page 448 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, " Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord." Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Page 227 - O God, Thou art my' God; early will I seek Thee: My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is ; To see Thy power and Thy glory, So as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary.
Page 295 - Now therefore, my son, obey my voice ; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran ; and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away ; until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him : then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?
Page 189 - ... her sober livery all things clad; Silence accompanied; for beast and bird, They to their grassy couch, these to their nests Were slunk, all but .the wakeful nightingale; She all night long her amorous descant sung; Silence was pleased: now...
Page 449 - O what a glory doth this world put on For him who, with a fervent heart, goes forth Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks On duties well performed, and days well spent ! For him the wind, ay, and the yellow leaves Shall have a voice, and give him eloquent teachings, He shall so hear the solemn hymn, that Death Has lifted up for all, that he shall go To his long resting-place without a tear.
Page 327 - BLOSSOMS FAIR pledges of a fruitful tree, Why do ye fall so fast? Your date is not so past, But you may stay yet here awhile To blush and gently smile, And go at last. What, were ye born to be An hour or half's delight, And so to bid good-night? 'Twas pity Nature brought ye forth Merely to show your worth. And lose you quite.