The Life of the Rev. Thomas Scott, D. D., Rector of Aston Sandford, Bucks: Including a Narrative Drawn Up by Himself, and Copious Extracts of His LettersS. T. Armstrong and Crocker and Brewster, 1822 - 454 pages |
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... expence of boarding and clothing amounted to 14l . a year ; two guineas were paid for teach- ing , books being found ; there were some extra - charges for writing , arithmetic , and French ; and some expences for medical assistance ...
... expence of boarding and clothing amounted to 14l . a year ; two guineas were paid for teach- ing , books being found ; there were some extra - charges for writing , arithmetic , and French ; and some expences for medical assistance ...
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... expences , induced me to divide a great proportion of my time between diversion and help- ing other boys in their exercises , for a very scanty remuner- ation , which I lost in gaming , or squandered in gratifying my appetite . Still ...
... expences , induced me to divide a great proportion of my time between diversion and help- ing other boys in their exercises , for a very scanty remuner- ation , which I lost in gaming , or squandered in gratifying my appetite . Still ...
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... expences , and so little to defray them , that I think any of those offers I had in Lincolnshire better - beside the pleasure of being among one's relations , which , however , your great and dar- ing spirits may despise it , I deem a ...
... expences , and so little to defray them , that I think any of those offers I had in Lincolnshire better - beside the pleasure of being among one's relations , which , however , your great and dar- ing spirits may despise it , I deem a ...
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... expences . When my father had granted his consent , I had no expectation , and per- haps , after all the vexation which my ill - behavior had caused him , I had no fair reason to expect , that he would give any thing further . But with ...
... expences . When my father had granted his consent , I had no expectation , and per- haps , after all the vexation which my ill - behavior had caused him , I had no fair reason to expect , that he would give any thing further . But with ...
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... expence did not much exceed four guineas a year , when I had a family , I found it more than I could con- veniently spare ; and , my expectations and desire of pre- ferments and distinctions being superseded by earnestness in the grand ...
... expence did not much exceed four guineas a year , when I had a family , I found it more than I could con- veniently spare ; and , my expectations and desire of pre- ferments and distinctions being superseded by earnestness in the grand ...
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Page 447 - But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, 'He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Page 447 - In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so. Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Page 449 - If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?
Page 377 - Tis Jesus, the first and the last, Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home ; We'll praise him for all that is past, And trust him for all that's to come.
Page 248 - He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Page 53 - Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, and said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord...
Page 63 - For if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law, but the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Page 139 - Christ unto all, and upon all them that believe; for there is no difference : for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus...
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Page 195 - Let all those that seek thee, be joyful and glad in thee ; and let such as love thy salvation, say alway, The Lord be praised.