The remains of the late Tobias Martin, with a memoir [by A.T.J. Martin].W. Penaluna, 1856 - 248 pages |
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... present work , however , entertains a hope that , without incurring the reproach of presumption , he may be allowed to conceive it not absolutely necessary , that a man should be found engaged in the labours of the tented field , or ...
... present work , however , entertains a hope that , without incurring the reproach of presumption , he may be allowed to conceive it not absolutely necessary , that a man should be found engaged in the labours of the tented field , or ...
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... this striking feature of originality , so rare in the present day , will tend materially to recommend them to a large majority of readers . From circumstances , which this memoir will , ere it B - 3 . MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN . 17.
... this striking feature of originality , so rare in the present day , will tend materially to recommend them to a large majority of readers . From circumstances , which this memoir will , ere it B - 3 . MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN . 17.
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... present , leaving the gentlemen equally so with their entertainment . The sphere in which the father of our author was through life destined to move , deprived him of those means of in- formation , which his ardent thirst for knowledge ...
... present , leaving the gentlemen equally so with their entertainment . The sphere in which the father of our author was through life destined to move , deprived him of those means of in- formation , which his ardent thirst for knowledge ...
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... his , perform this great work . 20. Now there was a certain man present , whose name was Slybootam , who was a taskmaster ; and this man had E found favour in the sight of Daubuzabad ; and Slybootam MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN . 49.
... his , perform this great work . 20. Now there was a certain man present , whose name was Slybootam , who was a taskmaster ; and this man had E found favour in the sight of Daubuzabad ; and Slybootam MEMOIR OF TOBIAS MARTIN . 49.
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... present also ; they knew the innocence of Tobiaman , but they were afraid to open their mouths , and spake not a word . 12. From thenceforward more especially Dabuzabad and Cakafogus , took council together , to overthrow Tobiaman ; but ...
... present also ; they knew the innocence of Tobiaman , but they were afraid to open their mouths , and spake not a word . 12. From thenceforward more especially Dabuzabad and Cakafogus , took council together , to overthrow Tobiaman ; but ...
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Page 57 - Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls : Who steals my purse, steals trash ; 'tis something, nothing ; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands : But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed, Oth.
Page 78 - The people of the most distant villages have heard, at least, that there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we can be saved, but the name of Jesus.
Page 77 - Hasten now and eat of the fruit of the tree in the midst of the garden, and become independent of God, lest He bring forth still other creatures to bear rule over you.
Page 25 - His first poetical production was a satire on the Helston Volunteers, of which company he was a sergeant. In 1772, he married Mary Peters, of Helston, by whom he had ten children, four sons and six daughters. In the same year, he was commissioned by Mr.
Page 19 - Martin, for many years* worked as a labouring miner, but afterwards obtained the situation of a mine-agent, or captain of a mine, which situation he retained during the remainder of his life.
Page 26 - London, and the following is an extract from a letter, received by him shortly after: "Toby's journals gave us great delight ; they are written with good sense and humour.