A Memoir of George Jehoshaphat Mountain: D.D., Late Bishop of QuebecS. Low, Son & Marston, 1866 - 477 pages |
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... miles from Quebec , which had been secured as his private residence . Here the boyish days of his sons were spent , and the character of the sur- rounding scenery tended to form and encourage the power which they inherited , in a ...
... miles from Quebec , which had been secured as his private residence . Here the boyish days of his sons were spent , and the character of the sur- rounding scenery tended to form and encourage the power which they inherited , in a ...
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... miles of their upward journey . " Thus ended this expedition , which had proved nothing throughout but a series of dis- couragements and distresses . A delay of two days , difficulty of arrangement , and contention with grumbling ...
... miles of their upward journey . " Thus ended this expedition , which had proved nothing throughout but a series of dis- couragements and distresses . A delay of two days , difficulty of arrangement , and contention with grumbling ...
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... miles below Montreal , and the baggage , having been transferred to the bateau , reached Montreal on the 30th August . The minister of Montreal , at this time , was the Bishop's elder brother , and the Church of England was obliged to ...
... miles below Montreal , and the baggage , having been transferred to the bateau , reached Montreal on the 30th August . The minister of Montreal , at this time , was the Bishop's elder brother , and the Church of England was obliged to ...
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... miles around . He carried his ministrations to other places , at a distance , where there was any demand for them . He is described as a man of a " cordial , cheerful , benevolent , active disposition , shining forth under his grey ...
... miles around . He carried his ministrations to other places , at a distance , where there was any demand for them . He is described as a man of a " cordial , cheerful , benevolent , active disposition , shining forth under his grey ...
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... this journey , but it appears sufficiently that they left Pictou on the 29th August , going on horseback for the first twenty - five miles , and reached Halifax in three days . One letter has been preserved 28 MEMOIR OF.
... this journey , but it appears sufficiently that they left Pictou on the 29th August , going on horseback for the first twenty - five miles , and reached Halifax in three days . One letter has been preserved 28 MEMOIR OF.
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A Memoir of George Jehoshaphat Mountain, Late Bishop of Quebec (1866) Armine Wale Mountain No preview available - 2008 |
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Page 247 - Basks in the glare, or stems the tepid wave, And thanks his Gods for all the good they gave. Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, His first, best country ever is, at home. And yet, perhaps, if countries we compare, And estimate the blessings which they share, Though patriots flatter, still shall wisdom find An equal portion dealt to all mankind, As different good, by Art or Nature given, To different nations makes their blessings even.
Page 365 - WILL you then give your faithful diligence always so to minister the doctrine and sacraments, and the discipline of Christ, as the Lord hath commanded, and as this Church hath received the same...
Page 257 - When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Page 469 - Every thing that heard him play, Even the billows of the sea, Hung their heads, and then lay by. In sweet music is such art, Killing care and grief of heart Fall asleep, or hearing, die.
Page 307 - More especially we pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church; that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.
Page 372 - Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Page 235 - He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
Page 419 - For what is our hope or joy or crown of rejoicing ? are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming ? For ye are our glory and joy.
Page 409 - Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them.
Page 412 - Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.