Memoirs of the life of Mr. Josiah Tomkins, publ. by dr. Montague1774 |
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Page vii
... gave out that he was foon to return to his own country ; that falling fick in the middle of September , he languished till the beginning of April ; that no body knew of his illness , or visited him , but his most intimate compa- nions ...
... gave out that he was foon to return to his own country ; that falling fick in the middle of September , he languished till the beginning of April ; that no body knew of his illness , or visited him , but his most intimate compa- nions ...
Page ix
... important interefts of mankind , that are to be found in any language . A little before his death , which happened in the beginning of laft month , he gave me the copy of thefe Memoirs , with a large parcel of papers , writings , and with.
... important interefts of mankind , that are to be found in any language . A little before his death , which happened in the beginning of laft month , he gave me the copy of thefe Memoirs , with a large parcel of papers , writings , and with.
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... gave myself no trouble about either the know- ledge or practice of religion , and was as ignorant of Christianity as any Heathen , who never heard of the name of Jefus . I feldom went to any place of public worship , or , if I did ...
... gave myself no trouble about either the know- ledge or practice of religion , and was as ignorant of Christianity as any Heathen , who never heard of the name of Jefus . I feldom went to any place of public worship , or , if I did ...
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... gave her a couple of guineas , telling her to per- fift in her good refolutions , and I fhould never tempt her more . After this I behaved very com- plaifantly to her , but made no more attacks on her chastity . Some time after fhe was ...
... gave her a couple of guineas , telling her to per- fift in her good refolutions , and I fhould never tempt her more . After this I behaved very com- plaifantly to her , but made no more attacks on her chastity . Some time after fhe was ...
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... gave all his children a li- beral and religious education . His fon Jh , while at home , was remarkably fober , of a very cheerful difpofition , and of an engaging addrefs , fo that he was beloved by every body . He was well acquainted ...
... gave all his children a li- beral and religious education . His fon Jh , while at home , was remarkably fober , of a very cheerful difpofition , and of an engaging addrefs , fo that he was beloved by every body . He was well acquainted ...
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Memoirs of the Life of Mr. Josiah Tomkins, Publ. by Dr. Montague James Nassau No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 39 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Page 114 - Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Page 39 - For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
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Page 106 - Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: And I was daily his delight, Rejoicing always before him ; Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth ; And my delights were with the sons of men.
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