Memoir of the Rev. Pliny Fisk, etc. [With a portrait.]Crocker & Brewster, 1828 - 437 pages |
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Page 67
... told me that he had large offers made him , as a pe- cuniary compensation , if he would accept a settle- ment in this country . But , ' said he , ' brother B. , it must be a settled principle , that , if a man has de- voted himself to ...
... told me that he had large offers made him , as a pe- cuniary compensation , if he would accept a settle- ment in this country . But , ' said he , ' brother B. , it must be a settled principle , that , if a man has de- voted himself to ...
Page 108
... told us they kept horses , which we could have to ride at any time . We called next at Mr. John Lee's . He is a native of Smyrna by Eng- lish parents ; his wife is a French lady . He is also a rich merchant , and a man of extensive ...
... told us they kept horses , which we could have to ride at any time . We called next at Mr. John Lee's . He is a native of Smyrna by Eng- lish parents ; his wife is a French lady . He is also a rich merchant , and a man of extensive ...
Page 129
... told us , that our letter of introduction stated that we were ministers of the Gospel , much interested for the Greeks , and carried about books for distribution among them ; adding , that they had lately built a church in this ...
... told us , that our letter of introduction stated that we were ministers of the Gospel , much interested for the Greeks , and carried about books for distribution among them ; adding , that they had lately built a church in this ...
Page 130
... told , that in the day time no danger is to be apprehended . Still our attendants showed strong signs of fear ; and it was not without difficulty that we persuaded them to leave Kircagasch with the prospect of being out a few hours ...
... told , that in the day time no danger is to be apprehended . Still our attendants showed strong signs of fear ; and it was not without difficulty that we persuaded them to leave Kircagasch with the prospect of being out a few hours ...
Page 136
... told some persons last evening , that we wish to see the Greek priests , and about noon three priests and a school- master came to see us . We gave 40 Tracts to the master for his school , and about as many to the priests , one of them ...
... told some persons last evening , that we wish to see the Greek priests , and about noon three priests and a school- master came to see us . We gave 40 Tracts to the master for his school , and about as many to the priests , one of them ...
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