A History of the West Indies: Containing the Natural, Civil, and Ecclesiastical History of Each Island; with an Account of the Missions Instituted in Those Islands, from the Commencement of Their Civilization, But More Especially of the Missions which Have Been Established in that Archipelago by the Society Late in Connexion with the Rev. John Wesley, Volumen3Nuttall, Fisher, and Dixon, 1811 |
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... gave us a pleasing detail of the various circumstances connected with his conviction and conversion . And in this account he described , in a most intelligible manner , how ( as he expressed it ) he was drawn out of the dark shades ...
... gave us a pleasing detail of the various circumstances connected with his conviction and conversion . And in this account he described , in a most intelligible manner , how ( as he expressed it ) he was drawn out of the dark shades ...
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... small cabins to preach in , the people have attended with greater regularity , and our endeavors have been blessed with more success . About a twelvemonth since , a gentleman gave us the use of an old boiling - 22 HISTORY OF THE.
... small cabins to preach in , the people have attended with greater regularity , and our endeavors have been blessed with more success . About a twelvemonth since , a gentleman gave us the use of an old boiling - 22 HISTORY OF THE.
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... gave us the use of an old boiling - house at some distance from his plantation , and thus suggested to us a plan of proceeding which we have since followed , and which God has owned in a signal manner . Indeed , since that time , more ...
... gave us the use of an old boiling - house at some distance from his plantation , and thus suggested to us a plan of proceeding which we have since followed , and which God has owned in a signal manner . Indeed , since that time , more ...
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... gave evident proots that the means of grace bad been spirit and life to their souls . To what extent the benefits of their preaching had reached , it was impossible for the missionaries to ascertain . Appearances put on a favorable ...
... gave evident proots that the means of grace bad been spirit and life to their souls . To what extent the benefits of their preaching had reached , it was impossible for the missionaries to ascertain . Appearances put on a favorable ...
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... gave up the island for lost , and abandoned it altogether . Their first onset had proved unsuccessful , and hope supplied them with no new The prospect of advantage was too feeble to tempt them to a second trial , or to encourage them ...
... gave up the island for lost , and abandoned it altogether . Their first onset had proved unsuccessful , and hope supplied them with no new The prospect of advantage was too feeble to tempt them to a second trial , or to encourage them ...
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Página 26 - Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.
Página 326 - Nor number, nor example with him wrought To swerve from truth, or change his constant mind Though single.
Página 192 - The haunt of seals, and ores, and sea-mews' clang To teach thee that God attributes to place No sanctity, if none be thither brought By men who there frequent, or therein dwell. And now, what further shall ensue, behold.
Página 10 - This dreadful tragedy ended, when it happens in a town, the devastation is surveyed with accumulated horror : the harbour is covered •with wrecks of boats and vessels ; and the shore has not a vestige of its former state remaining. Mounds of rubbish and rafters in one place, heaps of earth and trunks of trees in another, deep gullies from torrents of water, and the dead and dying bodies of men, women, and children, half buried, and scattered about, where streets but a few hours before were, present...
Página 435 - By this decree it was declared and enacted, " that the people of colour resident in the French colonies, born of free parents, were entitled to, as of right, and should be allowed the enjoyment of, all the privileges of French citizens, and, among others, to those of having votes in the choice of representatives, and of being eligible to seats both in the parochial and colonial assemblies.
Página 9 - But a dreadful reverse succeeds: the sky is suddenly overcast and wild ; the sea rises at once from a profound calm into mountains; the wind rages and roars like the noise of cannon; the rain descends in...
Página 442 - Francois, were apprized of the revolt by one of their own slaves, who was himself in the conspiracy, but promised, if possible to save the lives of his master and his family. Having no immediate means of providing for their escape, he conducted them into an adjacent wood; after which he went and joined the revolters. The following night, he found an opportunity of bringing them provisions from the rebel camp. The second night he returned again, with a further supply of provisions; but declared that...
Página 18 - In a rapture of joy My life I employ, The God of my life to proclaim ; 'Tis worth living for this, To administer bliss And salvation in Jesus's name.
Página 442 - ... of their mothers. Young women of all ranks were first violated by a whole troop of barbarians, and then generally put to death. Some of them were indeed reserved for the further gratification of the lust of the savages, and others had their eyes scooped out with a knife.
Página 505 - You, General, and your troops, will be employed and treated like the rest of my army. With regard to yourself, you desire repose, and you deserve it.