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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Page vii
... present Introduction , though sure that the reader , on finishing the book , will feel , as I do , that few books ever less needed to be introduced . The story of MEAD HOLMES , Jr. , the noble young Christian soldier of the Army of the ...
... present Introduction , though sure that the reader , on finishing the book , will feel , as I do , that few books ever less needed to be introduced . The story of MEAD HOLMES , Jr. , the noble young Christian soldier of the Army of the ...
Page ix
... exactly how the com- mon soldier , in this present war , has to live , the trials and hardships to which he is exposed , - above all , if one wishes to see what a glory the love of country and the love of Christ may throw INTRODUCTION . IX.
... exactly how the com- mon soldier , in this present war , has to live , the trials and hardships to which he is exposed , - above all , if one wishes to see what a glory the love of country and the love of Christ may throw INTRODUCTION . IX.
Page 22
... no little study and perplexity . It ran beautifully , making one thousand revolutions per minute . This was a present to his mother ; and though no son returns again to superintend it , its 22 A SOLDIER OF THE CUMBErland .
... no little study and perplexity . It ran beautifully , making one thousand revolutions per minute . This was a present to his mother ; and though no son returns again to superintend it , its 22 A SOLDIER OF THE CUMBErland .
Page 62
... present , none failed to unite in this petition . At the close , all gathered around and took the parting - hand ; a scene of smiles and tears . Returning home , the noble boy paced the floor in anguish . For an hour he wept pro- 62 A ...
... present , none failed to unite in this petition . At the close , all gathered around and took the parting - hand ; a scene of smiles and tears . Returning home , the noble boy paced the floor in anguish . For an hour he wept pro- 62 A ...
Page 66
... present ! Be not rash and presumptuous ; but , as executioners of God's vengeance upon rebels and traitors , be faithful . ' Bear not the sword in vain . ' " Desperate diseases must be met with des- perate remedies . Let there be no ...
... present ! Be not rash and presumptuous ; but , as executioners of God's vengeance upon rebels and traitors , be faithful . ' Bear not the sword in vain . ' " Desperate diseases must be met with des- perate remedies . Let there be no ...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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