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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... thus speaks of him : " Many things seemed calculated se- riously to impress his mind . The scholars were usually called on in rotation , to lead in morning and evening prayers , while he was passed by . Prayer meetings 14 MEMOIR OF.
... thus speaks of him : " Many things seemed calculated se- riously to impress his mind . The scholars were usually called on in rotation , to lead in morning and evening prayers , while he was passed by . Prayer meetings 14 MEMOIR OF.
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... morning . The following account of his religious experience , taken from his original manu- script , in the hand - writing of his bereaved widow , has at length reached us . It is given entire . Mr. Boardman's Christian Experience ...
... morning . The following account of his religious experience , taken from his original manu- script , in the hand - writing of his bereaved widow , has at length reached us . It is given entire . Mr. Boardman's Christian Experience ...
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... morning services , he gave , by request of the church , a public account of what the Lord had done for him . The whole assembly tarried and heard with attention . It was a new thing in this place . Probably many who were present had ...
... morning services , he gave , by request of the church , a public account of what the Lord had done for him . The whole assembly tarried and heard with attention . It was a new thing in this place . Probably many who were present had ...
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... morning of his espousal to Christ , under the influence of his first affec- tion , contemplating the love of his Redeemer in the sym- bols of his body and blood . It is here , at the table of his divine Master , beholding thus in the ...
... morning of his espousal to Christ , under the influence of his first affec- tion , contemplating the love of his Redeemer in the sym- bols of his body and blood . It is here , at the table of his divine Master , beholding thus in the ...
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... morning she fell asleep . ' The loss of her society , of her prayers , and of her humble , pious example , we shall long and deeply lament . But there are circumstances connect- ed with her case , which should silence every feeling of ...
... morning she fell asleep . ' The loss of her society , of her prayers , and of her humble , pious example , we shall long and deeply lament . But there are circumstances connect- ed with her case , which should silence every feeling of ...
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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.