The American Tradition in Literature: Bradford to LincolnSculley Bradley, Richmond Croom Beatty, Eugene Hudson Long |
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In what I say on this subject , at this time , I would , I. Show what this divine light is . II . How it is given immcdiately by God , and not obtained by natural means . III . Show the truth of the doctrine . a upon them , And then ...
In what I say on this subject , at this time , I would , I. Show what this divine light is . II . How it is given immcdiately by God , and not obtained by natural means . III . Show the truth of the doctrine . a upon them , And then ...
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a a has a lively discovery of spiritual things , and is greatly affected by the power of divine light , it may , and probably very commonly doth , much affect the imagination ; so that impressions of an outward beauty or brightness may ...
a a has a lively discovery of spiritual things , and is greatly affected by the power of divine light , it may , and probably very commonly doth , much affect the imagination ; so that impressions of an outward beauty or brightness may ...
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The natural faculties are the subject of this light : And they are the subject in such a manner , that they are not merely passive , but active in it ; the acts and exercises of man's understanding are concerned and made use of in it .
The natural faculties are the subject of this light : And they are the subject in such a manner , that they are not merely passive , but active in it ; the acts and exercises of man's understanding are concerned and made use of in it .
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Contents
The Literature of the Colonies and the Revolution | 3 |
WILLIAM BRADFORD 15901657 | 14 |
ANNE BRADSTREET 1612?1672 | 32 |
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