The Tiara and the Turban; Or, Impressions and Observations on Character: Within the Dominions of the Pope and the SultanMadden and Malcolm, 1845 |
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Page 342 - PRAISE be to God, the Lord of all creatures, the most merciful, the king of the day of judgment. Thee do we worship, and of thee do we beg assistance. Direct us in the right way, in the way of those to whom thou hast been gracious ; not of those against whom thou art incensed, nor of those who go astray...
Page 131 - And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill?
Page 38 - Mary, Virgin daughter of Joachim, most humble servant of God, mother of Jesus Christ crucified, of the tribe of Judah of the root of David, to all the Messinese health, and the benediction of God the Father Omnipotent. It appears by a public document, that all of you, out of your great...
Page 77 - ... of my letter from the 1st to the 16th, it was intimated to me that there was an American ship in the road of Porto Farino. Instantly I sent off an express to enquire for facts. On the 27th I received a note from Captain Coffin, of the Anna Maria, informing me that he had been ten days in the road, without being able to communicate with the shore, by reason of the weather, which was extremely bad. On the 28th I asked a boat of the Bey, to board her, which he said should be ready on the 30th. Accordingly,...
Page 38 - It is known to us through a public document that you all have with great faith sent to us legates and ambassadors confessing that our Son, the Only Begotten of God, is God and Man ; and that after His Resurrection He ascended into Heaven.
Page 44 - ... and Pompeii are certainly not so graphic as others we have perused ; but then it should be considered that only a chapter or two are devoted to these interesting subjects. The character and times of Socrates, are an exception, being well given. After a well-written argument, the author observes, " the altar of the church is to the Romanists, what the holy of holies of the ancient temple was to the Jews. As scarce any subject escapes our tourist, he gives advice to physicians, not to be hasty...
Page 38 - It is known to us, by public document, that you have all with great faith sent unto us Legates and Ambassadors, confessing that our Son the only begotten of God, is God and Man ; and that after his resurrection, he ascended into heaven, having taught you the way of truth by means of the preaching of Paul Apostle Elect.
Page 92 - Minerva, whether as a whole, or taken in detail, as the sole perfect work that the hand of Man has ever accomplished.