Memoir of the Rev. Pliny Fisk, A.M.: Late Missionary to PalestineAccount of P. Fisk's journeys in Middle East 1819-1825, visiting Smyrna, Chios, Asia Minor, Malta, Egypt, Jerusalem, Beirut. |
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Page 15
... never was I willing that God should reign a Sovereign on his throne . I have even wished there were no God , or that he would annul the penalties of guilt , and proclaim impunity to offenders . As I was educated in a religious family ...
... never was I willing that God should reign a Sovereign on his throne . I have even wished there were no God , or that he would annul the penalties of guilt , and proclaim impunity to offenders . As I was educated in a religious family ...
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... one blest hour at thy right hand I'd give them both away . ' " Give me affliction with the people of God , ' rather than ' the pleasures of sin for a season . ' Let the Lord be my God , and may I never be * 2 REV . PLINY FISK . 17.
... one blest hour at thy right hand I'd give them both away . ' " Give me affliction with the people of God , ' rather than ' the pleasures of sin for a season . ' Let the Lord be my God , and may I never be * 2 REV . PLINY FISK . 17.
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... never be unfaithful in his cause . I devote myself , O Lord , to thee . Wilt thou accept the offering ? Cleanse me from my sins - save me from stupidity - keep me humble- prepare me for thy service , and make me an instru- ment of good ...
... never be unfaithful in his cause . I devote myself , O Lord , to thee . Wilt thou accept the offering ? Cleanse me from my sins - save me from stupidity - keep me humble- prepare me for thy service , and make me an instru- ment of good ...
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... never greatly distinguished himself . He had an aversion to the study of the ancient languages . Owing to his reluctance to apply himself closely to the inves- tigation of difficult passages , the knowledge he ac- quired of these ...
... never greatly distinguished himself . He had an aversion to the study of the ancient languages . Owing to his reluctance to apply himself closely to the inves- tigation of difficult passages , the knowledge he ac- quired of these ...
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... never slumbered nor slept . It was not a flame that dazzled for a moment , and then flickered and died away . Like the vestal fire , it was always alive , always bright . In forwarding his Master's work he was ever active and energetic ...
... never slumbered nor slept . It was not a flame that dazzled for a moment , and then flickered and died away . Like the vestal fire , it was always alive , always bright . In forwarding his Master's work he was ever active and energetic ...
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