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... and firmness of character could not be overcome by any popular tumult or violent expression . This firm- ness seems , however , to have been a signal for attacks upon his character . He was characterized as a tool of Great Britain , 6.
... and firmness of character could not be overcome by any popular tumult or violent expression . This firm- ness seems , however , to have been a signal for attacks upon his character . He was characterized as a tool of Great Britain , 6.
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... attack unless it was made by over- whelming numbers , and described his own troops as being " in great spirits " and " waiting most anxiously for an order to return to Fort George . " John Norton had come in with a few Mohawks and ...
... attack unless it was made by over- whelming numbers , and described his own troops as being " in great spirits " and " waiting most anxiously for an order to return to Fort George . " John Norton had come in with a few Mohawks and ...
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... attack that night . Vincent was the more disposed to assent as he had be- come convinced that his own position was scarcely tenable against so large a force . " This position , though strong for a large body , " he wrote , " is far too ...
... attack that night . Vincent was the more disposed to assent as he had be- come convinced that his own position was scarcely tenable against so large a force . " This position , though strong for a large body , " he wrote , " is far too ...
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... attack before morning , and with this expectation arrangements were made . " It was growing dark when the light troops were recalled . None of his men had eaten during the march , and were then ordered to build fires and cook some ...
... attack before morning , and with this expectation arrangements were made . " It was growing dark when the light troops were recalled . None of his men had eaten during the march , and were then ordered to build fires and cook some ...
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... attack marched out of the lines at Burlington , seven miles distant . It consisted of 280 officers and men of the 8th , under Major Ogilvie , and 424 of the 49th , commanded by Major Plenderleath . Colonel Harvey conducted the force and ...
... attack marched out of the lines at Burlington , seven miles distant . It consisted of 280 officers and men of the 8th , under Major Ogilvie , and 424 of the 49th , commanded by Major Plenderleath . Colonel Harvey conducted the force and ...
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Page 24 - ... there, when all the while this eternal court is open to you, with its society, wide as the world, multitudinous as its days, the chosen, and the mighty, of every place and time?
Page 7 - Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers ; but in singleness of heart, fearing God : and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men ; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Page 65 - Here Lies the Body of Mr XEHEMIAH ROY CE Who Departed This Life Feb (?)— AD 1791 In the both Year of His Age Behold and see, as you pass by As you are now, so once was I. As I am now so you must be. Prepare for death and follow me.
Page 7 - The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God : whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Page 26 - She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Page 63 - Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation : 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever.
Page 35 - And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them : remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
Page 62 - Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither hath it entered into the Heart of Man, to conceive the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Page 3 - And, behold, one came and said unto him. Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life ? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good ? there is none good but one, that is, God : but if thon wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Page 53 - There is no death ! What seems so is transition : This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life elysian, Whose portal we call Death.