Memoir of Mrs. Agnes Bulmer ... By her sister, A. R. Collinson. To which is subjoined, Mrs. Bulmer's last poem, Man the Offspring of Divine Benevolence, etcJ. G. & F. Rivington, 1837 - 182 pages |
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... solemn sense of the infinite importance of time . " How rapid is the progress of time ! How many hours has my thoughtless youth squandered away , when I should have been seeking the pearl of great MRS . AGNES BULMER . 5.
... solemn sense of the infinite importance of time . " How rapid is the progress of time ! How many hours has my thoughtless youth squandered away , when I should have been seeking the pearl of great MRS . AGNES BULMER . 5.
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... hour to him , and from this time forward faithfully to mark all that passes in my mind , that it may prove a check to sin , and an incentive to good works ! " Oct. 18th . Let me , with a heart replete with gratitude , offer up my ...
... hour to him , and from this time forward faithfully to mark all that passes in my mind , that it may prove a check to sin , and an incentive to good works ! " Oct. 18th . Let me , with a heart replete with gratitude , offer up my ...
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... hour of his death , a most devotedly attached wife . With a heart capable of the warmest affection , she possessed an uncommon degree of prudence , and employed the great influence which she had over him , for the best of purposes , and ...
... hour of his death , a most devotedly attached wife . With a heart capable of the warmest affection , she possessed an uncommon degree of prudence , and employed the great influence which she had over him , for the best of purposes , and ...
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... hours may , for the present , appear to be gained , yet , if the strength of body or mind be impaired , it will impede the progress of knowledge , and sow the seeds of infirmity and pain . " * * * * * " I HAVE just finished reading ...
... hours may , for the present , appear to be gained , yet , if the strength of body or mind be impaired , it will impede the progress of knowledge , and sow the seeds of infirmity and pain . " * * * * * " I HAVE just finished reading ...
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... happiness ; the care- less and unthinking desire to acquaint themselves with God , that they may have peace in that hour of trial ; and the Christian , who has long made the Lord his refuge , and the Most High 22 MEMOIR OF.
... happiness ; the care- less and unthinking desire to acquaint themselves with God , that they may have peace in that hour of trial ; and the Christian , who has long made the Lord his refuge , and the Most High 22 MEMOIR OF.
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Page 83 - Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Page 42 - And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom: Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate.
Page 113 - But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint, (Isaiah 40:28-31).
Page 82 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven ; And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Page 24 - O look on this monument ye gay and careless. Attend to these dates and boast no more of to-morrow. Father thy chastening hand we own And bow submission to thy rod ; That must be wise which thou hast done It must be kind for thou art God. In memory of Robert second son of Robert and Sarah Edwards who died December 1st 1808 aged one year. Also of Robert their fourth son who died January 20th 1818 aged 6 months. Also of Martha their fourth daughter who died March 8th 1823 aged 11 months. Also of Sophia...
Page 84 - And the Spirit and the bride say, come. And let him that heareth, say, come. And let him that is athirst, come; and whosoever will, let him come and take of the water of life freely.
Page 111 - Jesus' blood. He by Himself hath sworn, I on His oath depend ; I shall, on eagles' wings up-borne, To heaven ascend : I shall behold His face, I shall His power adore, And sing the wonders of His grace For evermore.
Page 4 - Beware of pride! Beware of flattery! Suffer none to commend you to your face. Remember, one good temper is of more value in the sight of God than a thousand good verses.
Page 95 - ... the things, which are seen are temporal ; and the things which are not seen, are eternal.
Page 97 - Jesus, in the sure and certain hope of a glorious resurrection to eternal life ; for I felt that, being dead, she yet speaketh.