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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... look on the sunny side of every thing . I may not omit the crowning grace in this beautiful character . Love for Jesus was the key - note that brought into harmony every other principle and affection . His Christianity , moreover , was ...
... look on the sunny side of every thing . I may not omit the crowning grace in this beautiful character . Love for Jesus was the key - note that brought into harmony every other principle and affection . His Christianity , moreover , was ...
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... was no less so in early manhood . The world might frown , and he minded it not ; a look of sadness from her , and he was all alive to know and remove the cause . Manly in prin- ciple , noble in nature , brave to resist sneers TRAVEL . 43.
... was no less so in early manhood . The world might frown , and he minded it not ; a look of sadness from her , and he was all alive to know and remove the cause . Manly in prin- ciple , noble in nature , brave to resist sneers TRAVEL . 43.
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... look back to his administration as the time of receiving impres- sions , leading to their conversion . I The school often seemed the gate of heaven . It is pleasant , now that he has gone to his celestial home , to notice the sweet ...
... look back to his administration as the time of receiving impres- sions , leading to their conversion . I The school often seemed the gate of heaven . It is pleasant , now that he has gone to his celestial home , to notice the sweet ...
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... look on and see the craven wing of treason sweep over our fair heritage , bequeathed to us by the treasure and blood and prayers of our Pilgrim and Rev- olutionary fathers ? Who would stop to parley in such a crisis ? Should not every ...
... look on and see the craven wing of treason sweep over our fair heritage , bequeathed to us by the treasure and blood and prayers of our Pilgrim and Rev- olutionary fathers ? Who would stop to parley in such a crisis ? Should not every ...
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... look warlike . Rebels seven miles distant . The inhabitants greeted us with peaches , pears , ap- ples , pies , etc. Arrived this morning in Cin- cinnati ; had a good dinner in the market - house ; the citizens welcomed us most ...
... look warlike . Rebels seven miles distant . The inhabitants greeted us with peaches , pears , ap- ples , pies , etc. Arrived this morning in Cin- cinnati ; had a good dinner in the market - house ; the citizens welcomed us most ...
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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...