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... called Apokant the highest Towne inhabited . Ten miles higher I discovered with the barge ; in the mid way , a great tree hindred my passage which I cut in two : heere the river became narrower , eight , nine , or ten foote at a high ...
... called Apokant the highest Towne inhabited . Ten miles higher I discovered with the barge ; in the mid way , a great tree hindred my passage which I cut in two : heere the river became narrower , eight , nine , or ten foote at a high ...
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... called Opeckankenough with two hundred men , invironed me , eache drawing their bowe , which done they laid them upon the ground , yet without shot , my hinde treated betwixt them and me of conditions of peace , he dis- covered me to be ...
... called Opeckankenough with two hundred men , invironed me , eache drawing their bowe , which done they laid them upon the ground , yet without shot , my hinde treated betwixt them and me of conditions of peace , he dis- covered me to be ...
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... called Ocanahonan , cloathed like me , the course of our river , and that within four or five daies journey of the falles , was a great turning of salt water . I desired he would send a messenger to Paspahegh , with a letter I would ...
... called Ocanahonan , cloathed like me , the course of our river , and that within four or five daies journey of the falles , was a great turning of salt water . I desired he would send a messenger to Paspahegh , with a letter I would ...
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... called hereunto by the spirit of God ; and it shall be sufficient for me to be protected by your selfe in all vertuous and pious indevours . And for my more happie proceeding herein , my daily oblations shall ever be addressed to bring ...
... called hereunto by the spirit of God ; and it shall be sufficient for me to be protected by your selfe in all vertuous and pious indevours . And for my more happie proceeding herein , my daily oblations shall ever be addressed to bring ...
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... called upon others , who gave her now up , rent in pieces and absolutely lost . During all this time the heavens looked so black upon us , that it was not possible the elevation of the Pole might be observed ; not a star by night nor ...
... called upon others , who gave her now up , rent in pieces and absolutely lost . During all this time the heavens looked so black upon us , that it was not possible the elevation of the Pole might be observed ; not a star by night nor ...
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Page 386 - O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
Page 369 - Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord ; and be strong, O Joshua son of Josedech, the High Priest; and be strong all ye people of the land, saith the Lord, and work: for I am with you saith the Lord of hosts.
Page 38 - Brethren, if one of you do err from the truth, and one convert him," not to this or that opinion, but to God ; " let him know that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death, and hide a multitude of sins.
Page 112 - God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; and to you who are troubled rest with us; when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ...
Page 299 - This liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is a liberty to that only which is good, just, and honest.
Page 205 - But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and show kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house : for indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews ; and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.
Page 112 - If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Page 381 - For who hath known the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been his counsellor ? or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again ? for of him, and through him, and to him, are all things : to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Page 298 - We account him a good servant, who breaks not his covenant. The covenant between you and us is the oath you have taken of us, which is to this purpose, that we shall govern you and judge your causes by the rules of God's laws and our own, according to our best skill.
Page 2 - And cheerfully at sea, Success you still entice To get the pearl and gold And ours to hold Virginia, Earth's only paradise.