A soldier of the Cumberland: memoir of Mead Holmes, jr., by his father [M. Holmes].American Tract Society, 1854 - 210 pages |
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... the intellectual he connected moral counsels . No evening passed without some moral lesson . undertook was faithfully done . Whatever he From earliest childhood a member of the Sunday school , he was 24 A SOLDIER OF THE CUMBERLAND .
... the intellectual he connected moral counsels . No evening passed without some moral lesson . undertook was faithfully done . Whatever he From earliest childhood a member of the Sunday school , he was 24 A SOLDIER OF THE CUMBERLAND .
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... faithful brethren . On his seventeenth birthday , he left home to assume the duties of a village school - teacher . This was no matter of necessity , but in accord- ance with the theory that the young should be educated to share ...
... faithful brethren . On his seventeenth birthday , he left home to assume the duties of a village school - teacher . This was no matter of necessity , but in accord- ance with the theory that the young should be educated to share ...
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... faithful- ness of God were committed to the speedy an- nihilation of American slavery , and that the South would soon be studded with free pulpits , free platforms , and free schools . CHAPTER III . TRAVEL . Plans a journey to the YOUTH ...
... faithful- ness of God were committed to the speedy an- nihilation of American slavery , and that the South would soon be studded with free pulpits , free platforms , and free schools . CHAPTER III . TRAVEL . Plans a journey to the YOUTH ...
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... upon his mind , " Was I faithful to my friend , did I do all in my power for his con- Conscious of failing in duty , he — version ? " resolved henceforth , as far as practicable , to converse 50 A SOLDIER OF THE CUMBERLAND .
... upon his mind , " Was I faithful to my friend , did I do all in my power for his con- Conscious of failing in duty , he — version ? " resolved henceforth , as far as practicable , to converse 50 A SOLDIER OF THE CUMBERLAND .
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... Faithful in the office , he scanned character with a philosophic eye . Many who seemed to come in and go out unnoticed , he weighed in the balance . Though diligent in his law studies and in his religious duties , his mind was much upon ...
... Faithful in the office , he scanned character with a philosophic eye . Many who seemed to come in and go out unnoticed , he weighed in the balance . Though diligent in his law studies and in his religious duties , his mind was much upon ...
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Page 195 - We live in deeds, not years ; in thoughts, not breaths ; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most — feels the noblest — acts the best...
Page 240 - Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song! Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong! 4 Our fathers...
Page 70 - What mean ye to weep, and to break my heart ? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 217 - JUST as I am, without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God ! I come...
Page 57 - Nearer, my God, to Thee ! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, — Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee !
Page 194 - Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Page 197 - They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of water: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Page 39 - I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have ever earned.
Page 220 - Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave ; He gives, and, blessed be his name ! He takes but what he gave.
Page 199 - Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord...