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Page 143
But the savageness and ignorance which now prevail , render it extremely
difficult to obtain correct intelligence , or true explanations respecting the things If
you wish for a concise description of the state of this country , natural , political ...
But the savageness and ignorance which now prevail , render it extremely
difficult to obtain correct intelligence , or true explanations respecting the things If
you wish for a concise description of the state of this country , natural , political ...
Page 201
The following is the conclusion : " I wish you to understand distinctly , that I have
deferred my journey to Jerusalem awhile , not because there were any
insurmountable obstacles in the way , nor because my views or feelings have
changed at ...
The following is the conclusion : " I wish you to understand distinctly , that I have
deferred my journey to Jerusalem awhile , not because there were any
insurmountable obstacles in the way , nor because my views or feelings have
changed at ...
Page 204
... thoughts and impressions on this subject ; particularly when you have looked
at our journals , and thought about the peculiar state of this country . ” In a
subsequent communication he proceeds : " I wish for your thoughts on another
subject .
... thoughts and impressions on this subject ; particularly when you have looked
at our journals , and thought about the peculiar state of this country . ” In a
subsequent communication he proceeds : " I wish for your thoughts on another
subject .
Page 205
The practice prevails among these churches of giving the Holy Supper to persons
before they die . Shall we do the same , if requested , merely on grounds of
church - membership ? I wish to know what is thought at Andover on this subject .
The practice prevails among these churches of giving the Holy Supper to persons
before they die . Shall we do the same , if requested , merely on grounds of
church - membership ? I wish to know what is thought at Andover on this subject .
Page 362
We replied , ' It is not our wish to do any thing in secret , nor to distribute books in
this country , which we are not willing that you should all read ; nor do we
consider it unlawful for Mussulmans to read Christian books . If Mussulmans wish
to ...
We replied , ' It is not our wish to do any thing in secret , nor to distribute books in
this country , which we are not willing that you should all read ; nor do we
consider it unlawful for Mussulmans to read Christian books . If Mussulmans wish
to ...
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| Title | Memoir of the Rev. Pliny Fisk, A.M.: Late Missionary to Palestine |
| Authors | Alvan Bond, Pliny Fisk |
| Publisher | Crocker and Brewster, 1828 |
| Original from | The British Library |
| Digitized | 14 Aug 2014 |
| Length | 437 pages |
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