Memoir of George Dana Boardman, Late Missionary to Burma: Containing Much Intelligence Relative to the Burman Mission ; with an Introductory Essay |
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... attention , to endeavor to rescue it from oblivion ; that when it is removed from the observation of men , it may still live in their memory , and transmit through the shades of the sepulchre , some reflection , however faint , of its ...
... attention , to endeavor to rescue it from oblivion ; that when it is removed from the observation of men , it may still live in their memory , and transmit through the shades of the sepulchre , some reflection , however faint , of its ...
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... attention and respect of his pupils , were evinced at an early period of his life . When in his sixteenth year , an age at which few persons think of entering the field of public instruction , he was found capable of governing , to the ...
... attention and respect of his pupils , were evinced at an early period of his life . When in his sixteenth year , an age at which few persons think of entering the field of public instruction , he was found capable of governing , to the ...
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... attention the minds of his young pupils . Words with him were seldom necessary to produce order . He could look them into silence , and was wont to observe , humorously , that if a scholar withstood his looks , he usually considered him ...
... attention the minds of his young pupils . Words with him were seldom necessary to produce order . He could look them into silence , and was wont to observe , humorously , that if a scholar withstood his looks , he usually considered him ...
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... attention of young Boardman ; and as his parents were desirous he should be placed under a decidedly moral and religious influence , it was determined that he should pursue his studies for a season at that place . He repaired to ...
... attention of young Boardman ; and as his parents were desirous he should be placed under a decidedly moral and religious influence , it was determined that he should pursue his studies for a season at that place . He repaired to ...
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... attention . I desired to have Christ for my friend at a dying hour , but my language generally was , Go thy way for this time . ' When any alarming sickness prevailed in the vicinity , I felt a desire to be prepared for its attack ; but ...
... attention . I desired to have Christ for my friend at a dying hour , but my language generally was , Go thy way for this time . ' When any alarming sickness prevailed in the vicinity , I felt a desire to be prepared for its attack ; but ...
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Page 78 - An angel-guard of loves and graces lie ; Around her knees domestic duties meet, And fire-side pleasures gambol at her feet. Where shall that land, that spot of earth be found? " Art thou a man — a patriot ? look around, O thou shalt find, howe'er thy footsteps roam, That land thy country, and that spot thy home.
Page 75 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Page 14 - My panting side was charged, when I withdrew, To seek a tranquil death in distant shades. There was I found by One who had himself Been hurt by the archers. In his side he bore, And in his hands and feet, the cruel scars. With gentle force soliciting the darts, He drew them forth, and heal'd, and bade me live.
Page 148 - And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee : though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation ; I will trust, and not be afraid ; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song ; he also is become my salvation.
Page 229 - Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the north-wind's breath, And stars to set — but all, Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death...
Page 148 - Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart : Be strong, fear not : behold your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense ; he will come and save you.
Page 229 - Death! We know when moons shall wane, When summer birds from far shall cross the sea, When autumn's hue shall tinge the golden grain But who shall teach us when to look for thee...
Page 36 - GUIDE me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land: I am weak, but thou art mighty ; Hold me with thy powerful hand : Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more.
Page 33 - When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.
Page 214 - Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.