Historical Notices of the Missions of the Church of England in the North American Colonies: Previous to the Independence of the United States : Chiefly from the Ms. Documents of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign PartsB. Fellowes, 1845 - 447 pages |
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... religion by a reaction from the austerity of one period to the excesses of another , may serve to account for that spirit of indifference so general in this country at the period of the Revolution , a spirit which continued to prevail ...
... religion by a reaction from the austerity of one period to the excesses of another , may serve to account for that spirit of indifference so general in this country at the period of the Revolution , a spirit which continued to prevail ...
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... religion for our country- men in the Colonies , and of bringing the surrounding Heathen to a knowledge of the truth . Through this Society , incorporated by Royal Charter , and directed by the whole body of Bishops , the Church , for ...
... religion for our country- men in the Colonies , and of bringing the surrounding Heathen to a knowledge of the truth . Through this Society , incorporated by Royal Charter , and directed by the whole body of Bishops , the Church , for ...
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... religion among our distant brethren in the Colonies , but to fulfil the com- mandment of our Blessed Lord , as far as it may be permitted to us , by making known His Gospel in all lands . 79 , PALL MALL , November 15th , 1845 . CONTENTS ...
... religion among our distant brethren in the Colonies , but to fulfil the com- mandment of our Blessed Lord , as far as it may be permitted to us , by making known His Gospel in all lands . 79 , PALL MALL , November 15th , 1845 . CONTENTS ...
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... Religion in the Plantations in North America - George Keith - Letter about the state of Quakerism in North America - Rev . Patrick Gordon- Rev. John Talbot - Their Voyage to Boston - Mr . Gordon's Death and Character - Missionary Tour ...
... Religion in the Plantations in North America - George Keith - Letter about the state of Quakerism in North America - Rev . Patrick Gordon- Rev. John Talbot - Their Voyage to Boston - Mr . Gordon's Death and Character - Missionary Tour ...
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... Religion among the Indians in New England - Memorials of the Earl of Bellamont and Mr. Livingstone - Appointment of the Rev. Thoroughgood Moor - Mission unsuccessful - Embassy of four Sachems to England - Rev . William Andrews - Habits ...
... Religion among the Indians in New England - Memorials of the Earl of Bellamont and Mr. Livingstone - Appointment of the Rev. Thoroughgood Moor - Mission unsuccessful - Embassy of four Sachems to England - Rev . William Andrews - Habits ...
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