Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp, Volume 2Phillips, Sampson, 1856 |
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... telling the other one to follow him , he began carefully coursing along on his hands and knees , giving , at the same time , a long , shrill , peculiar whistle . It was responded to by a similar sound , which seemed to proceed through ...
... telling the other one to follow him , he began carefully coursing along on his hands and knees , giving , at the same time , a long , shrill , peculiar whistle . It was responded to by a similar sound , which seemed to proceed through ...
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... tell us that our prayers and alms should be in secret ? " " I do not deny at all what you say , Anne , " said Clay- ton ; " but I think what I said is true , notwithstanding ; and , both being true , of course , in some way they must be ...
... tell us that our prayers and alms should be in secret ? " " I do not deny at all what you say , Anne , " said Clay- ton ; " but I think what I said is true , notwithstanding ; and , both being true , of course , in some way they must be ...
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... tell the truth , I should like to go out again to - day . It's a lovely ride , and I like to be in the woods . And , then , I like to walk around among the tents , and hear the people talk , and see all the different specimens of human ...
... tell the truth , I should like to go out again to - day . It's a lovely ride , and I like to be in the woods . And , then , I like to walk around among the tents , and hear the people talk , and see all the different specimens of human ...
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... tell you what it is , parson , " said he , laying his hand on Clay- ton's shoulder , " you should take the gig , to - day , and drive this little sinner , and let me go with the ladies . Of course you know Mrs. G. engrosses my whole ...
... tell you what it is , parson , " said he , laying his hand on Clay- ton's shoulder , " you should take the gig , to - day , and drive this little sinner , and let me go with the ladies . Of course you know Mrs. G. engrosses my whole ...
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... tell me where you have been , ” said Nina , " and what this is all about . ” " Why , you see , honey , I was hired to Mr. Barker , and dey said ' he was a mighty nice man ; ' and so he was , honey , most times ; but , den , you see ...
... tell me where you have been , ” said Nina , " and what this is all about . ” " Why , you see , honey , I was hired to Mr. Barker , and dey said ' he was a mighty nice man ; ' and so he was , honey , most times ; but , den , you see ...
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Popular passages
Page 189 - For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Page 277 - The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
Page 229 - And I looked, and there was none to help ; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore Mine own arm brought salvation unto Me ; and My fury, it upheld Me. And I will tread down the people in Mine anger, and make them drunk in My fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth.
Page 229 - WHO is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Page 340 - For he who knoweth his Master's will, and doeth it not, shall be beaten with many stripes, and thus have I chastened you.
Page 93 - When thou saidst, Seek ye my face my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord will I seek.
Page 187 - Are there no foes for me to face ? Must I not stem the flood ? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God ? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; Increase my courage, Lord ! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word.
Page 179 - He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire: And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.
Page 166 - Sleep, my babe; thy food and raiment, House and home, thy friends provide; All without thy care or payment, All thy wants are well supplied.
Page 230 - Therefore his people return hither : and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 11 And they say, How doth God know ? and is there knowledge in the most high ? 12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.