Memoir of the Rev. Pliny Fisk, etc. [With a portrait.]Crocker & Brewster, 1828 - 437 pages |
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... devoted his talents and sacrificed his life . If this record of his religious exercises and benevolent works may but excite others to emulate his sterling virtues , or inspire any one with the holy resolution to gird himself for the ...
... devoted his talents and sacrificed his life . If this record of his religious exercises and benevolent works may but excite others to emulate his sterling virtues , or inspire any one with the holy resolution to gird himself for the ...
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... 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 in the world - may thy kingdom come ...
... 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 in the world - may thy kingdom come ...
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... devoted considerable attention to theological subjects , and particularly to the study of the Scriptures , and had become familiar with the routine of occasional religious meetings , in which he had been useful , he concluded to apply ...
... devoted considerable attention to theological subjects , and particularly to the study of the Scriptures , and had become familiar with the routine of occasional religious meetings , in which he had been useful , he concluded to apply ...
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... devoted careful and punctual attention , and at the usual examinations acquitted himself with respectability . - He studied the Scrip- tures with great care and deep interest , select por- tions of which he committed daily to memory ...
... devoted careful and punctual attention , and at the usual examinations acquitted himself with respectability . - He studied the Scrip- tures with great care and deep interest , select por- tions of which he committed daily to memory ...
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... devoted to sin ; my affections were engrossed with the things of this world , while God and religion found no place in my heart . Whether the great change has taken place or not , I can safely state as follows : - " There was a time ...
... devoted to sin ; my affections were engrossed with the things of this world , while God and religion found no place in my heart . Whether the great change has taken place or not , I can safely state as follows : - " There was a time ...
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