A New Memoir of Hannah More; Or, Life in Hall and CottageM.W. Dodd, 1851 - 311 pages |
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A New Memoir of Hannah More; Or, Life in Hall and Cottage Helen Cross Knight Affichage du livre entier - 1862 |
A New Memoir of Hannah More, Or, Life in Hall and Cottage Helen Cross Knight Affichage du livre entier - 1856 |
A New Memoir of Hannah More, Or, Life in Hall and Cottage Helen Cross Knight Affichage du livre entier - 1856 |
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Page 246 - He did not see why true believers, having the promise of the life that now is, as well as that which is to come...
Page 101 - For some time before his death, all his fears were calmed and absorbed by the prevalence of his faith, and his trust in the merits and propitiation of Jesus Christ. " He talked often to me about the necessity of faith in the sacrifice of Jesus, as necessary beyond all good works whatever for the salvation of mankind.
Page 14 - And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end ; that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Page 102 - And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low : and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
Page 98 - O ! my friend, the approach of death is very dreadful. I am afraid to think on that which I know I cannot avoid. It is vain to look round and round for that help which cannot be had. Yet we hope and hope, and fancy that he who has lived to-day may live to-morrow.
Page 218 - Th' ethereal mountain, and the distant main. But why so far excursive? when at hand, Along these blushing borders, bright with dew, And in yon mingled wilderness of flowers, Fair-handed Spring unbosoms every grace...
Page 99 - No wise man will be contented to die, if he thinks he is to go into a state of punishment. Nay, no wise man will be contented to die, if he thinks he is to fall into annihilation : for however unhappy any man's existence may be, he yet would rather have it, than not exist at all'.
Page 188 - But when we reach that world of light, " And view those works of God aright, " Then shall we see the whole design, " And own the workman is divine. " What now seem random strokes, will there " All order and design appear ; " Then shall we praise what here we spurn'd, " For then the carpet shall be turn'd." " Thou'rt right," quoth Dick, " no more I'll grumble " That this sad world's so strange a jumble ; " My impious doubts are put to flight, " For my own carpet sets me right.
Page 56 - ... began to grow too small to gratify them ; and how, with a bottle of water, a bed, and a blanket, we set out to seek our fortunes; and how we found a great house, with nothing in it; and how it was like to remain so, till, looking into our knowledge-boxes, we happened to find a little...
Page 49 - ... to have a smaller party, where, from fewer luminaries, there may emanate a clearer, steadier, and more beneficial light. Dr. Johnson asked me how I liked the new tragedy of Braganza. I was afraid to speak before them all, as I knew a diversity of opinion prevailed among the company : however, as I thought it a less evil to dissent from the opinion of a fellow-creature than to tell a falsity, I ventured to give my sentiments ; and was satisfied with Johnson's answering,