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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... once and possess it : for we are well able to overcome it . " The same object soon arrested the attention of in- dividuals in this country , and information relating to it was anxiously sought . A communication from a missionary at ...
... once and possess it : for we are well able to overcome it . " The same object soon arrested the attention of in- dividuals in this country , and information relating to it was anxiously sought . A communication from a missionary at ...
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... once tried to discourage him from pursuing a public education , they now acceded cheerfully to his wishes , promising him whatever assistance , it was in their power to render . He ac- cordingly commenced his preparatory studies about a ...
... once tried to discourage him from pursuing a public education , they now acceded cheerfully to his wishes , promising him whatever assistance , it was in their power to render . He ac- cordingly commenced his preparatory studies about a ...
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... once were be- fore him , and leave them far behind both in intel- lectual attainments and real usefulness . " Mr. Fisk received his first degree , in August , 1814. On the following September he commenced the study of Theology under the ...
... once were be- fore him , and leave them far behind both in intel- lectual attainments and real usefulness . " Mr. Fisk received his first degree , in August , 1814. On the following September he commenced the study of Theology under the ...
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... Once when I went with him , he led me to the house of an aged negro . The old man appeared gratified , and like a Christian . Mr. Fisk viewing him and his aged companion as standing on the brink of the grave , introduced the subject of ...
... Once when I went with him , he led me to the house of an aged negro . The old man appeared gratified , and like a Christian . Mr. Fisk viewing him and his aged companion as standing on the brink of the grave , introduced the subject of ...
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... once when sitting in my room with the door open , I heard him , as he came from the lecture room , talking quite earnestly and saying , " I was provoked with brother * * * * because he continued to speak , after the Professor had given ...
... once when sitting in my room with the door open , I heard him , as he came from the lecture room , talking quite earnestly and saying , " I was provoked with brother * * * * because he continued to speak , after the Professor had given ...
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