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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... . He answered , “ yes ; " and on being asked how much , he replied , " I can recite the whole book , Sir , if you wish . " He In 1816 , his parents removed to New Sharon . George was now placed for a season at the academy in 10 MEMOIR OF.
... . He answered , “ yes ; " and on being asked how much , he replied , " I can recite the whole book , Sir , if you wish . " He In 1816 , his parents removed to New Sharon . George was now placed for a season at the academy in 10 MEMOIR OF.
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... wish to hear from you much . Dear Harriet's case rests very near my heart . I wish her a peaceful transi- tion from this world to that glorious one , to which she appears to be rapidly advancing . " CHAPTER IV . His domestic afflictions ...
... wish to hear from you much . Dear Harriet's case rests very near my heart . I wish her a peaceful transi- tion from this world to that glorious one , to which she appears to be rapidly advancing . " CHAPTER IV . His domestic afflictions ...
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... wishes . For certainly , the kindness I have re- ceived from you both , demands more than such a service . I have reason to bless God , for affording mé friends so will- ing to aid me in my difficulties . " I left New Sharon a fortnight ...
... wishes . For certainly , the kindness I have re- ceived from you both , demands more than such a service . I have reason to bless God , for affording mé friends so will- ing to aid me in my difficulties . " I left New Sharon a fortnight ...
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... wish no longer to stay . I would be kept no longer from my dear Saviour , than I can be engaged in his blessed service . I have such a weight of sin about me , that my life is one of mourning and sorrow . My heart almost weeps over its ...
... wish no longer to stay . I would be kept no longer from my dear Saviour , than I can be engaged in his blessed service . I have such a weight of sin about me , that my life is one of mourning and sorrow . My heart almost weeps over its ...
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... wish to be wholly under his control . Let me have my Saviour , and I am happy , whatever else is denied me . " Lord's day eve . March 17. A comfortable state of mind to - day . The truths of the gospel which I was permitted to hear in ...
... wish to be wholly under his control . Let me have my Saviour , and I am happy , whatever else is denied me . " Lord's day eve . March 17. A comfortable state of mind to - day . The truths of the gospel which I was permitted to hear in ...
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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.