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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... 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 no passive ...
... 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 no passive ...
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... sides , and from the heated stove on the other . Thus the dying woman was made comparatively comfortable , and pointed to the sinner's Friend , able to save , even at the elev . enth hour . Long before the morning's dawn , the spirit ...
... sides , and from the heated stove on the other . Thus the dying woman was made comparatively comfortable , and pointed to the sinner's Friend , able to save , even at the elev . enth hour . Long before the morning's dawn , the spirit ...
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... Side , " he deliber- ately decided that with his temperament and state of health , he could accomplish more for the cause of Christ in some other sphere . Whatever he did , he wished to do thoroughly . It was better to be a good layman ...
... Side , " he deliber- ately decided that with his temperament and state of health , he could accomplish more for the cause of Christ in some other sphere . Whatever he did , he wished to do thoroughly . It was better to be a good layman ...
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... sides of the roll were filled . This long sheet was fast- ened to rollers , set in the top and bottom of a frame seven feet long , the rollers turned by small cranks , presenting in bold relief any hymn in the entire roll . This was the ...
... sides of the roll were filled . This long sheet was fast- ened to rollers , set in the top and bottom of a frame seven feet long , the rollers turned by small cranks , presenting in bold relief any hymn in the entire roll . This was the ...
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... side . " Fear not for your families left behind you . They shall be fed , clothed , sheltered , and pro- vided for as they have need ; none shall suffer . Go , then , and do your whole duty , and as others follow , and multitudes rally ...
... side . " Fear not for your families left behind you . They shall be fed , clothed , sheltered , and pro- vided for as they have need ; none shall suffer . Go , then , and do your whole duty , and as others follow , and multitudes rally ...
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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...