Extracts from the Diary and Correspondence of the Late Amos Lawrence: With a Brief Account of Some Incidents in His LifeGould and Lincoln, 1856 - 355 páginas |
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... given , during a succession of years , extending from their childhood to adult age , might still be made profitable to their descendants , he had caused them to be carefully preserved . These letters , as well as an irregular record of ...
... given , during a succession of years , extending from their childhood to adult age , might still be made profitable to their descendants , he had caused them to be carefully preserved . These letters , as well as an irregular record of ...
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... given him a peculiar bond of sympathy . Although many , among both friends and strangers , have urged the publication of the present memorial , and some have even questioned the moral right of withholding from the view of others the ...
... given him a peculiar bond of sympathy . Although many , among both friends and strangers , have urged the publication of the present memorial , and some have even questioned the moral right of withholding from the view of others the ...
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... often led him to make mention of persons and events in such a way that few letters could be wholly given without invading the precincts of the family circle . The engraving at the commencement of the volume is from PREFACE . VII.
... often led him to make mention of persons and events in such a way that few letters could be wholly given without invading the precincts of the family circle . The engraving at the commencement of the volume is from PREFACE . VII.
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... given name was John , and that of his wife was Elizabeth . Whether they were married in England or not , has not been ascertained . Their eldest child was born in Watertown , January 14 , 1635. He removed to Groton , with probably all ...
... given name was John , and that of his wife was Elizabeth . Whether they were married in England or not , has not been ascertained . Their eldest child was born in Watertown , January 14 , 1635. He removed to Groton , with probably all ...
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... parental instruction , to add to the merit of academical education . The correct lessons given by the mother in the nursery are as necessary to give the right inclination to the tender mind as are those of 16 DIARY AND CORRESPONDENCE .
... parental instruction , to add to the merit of academical education . The correct lessons given by the mother in the nursery are as necessary to give the right inclination to the tender mind as are those of 16 DIARY AND CORRESPONDENCE .
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Abbott ABBOTT LAWRENCE acquaintance affection allowed alluded American Tract Society AMOS LAWRENCE April 26 beautiful beloved bless Boston Bowdoin College brother Bunker Hill Monument called CHAPTER character charity charm cheering Christian church cloth comfort commenced DEAR FRIEND DEAR SIR death deeply interested desire duties early England enjoy enjoyment expressed faithful father feel give Groton Groton Academy habit hand happy heart heaven honor hope hundred dollars Jeremiah Mason journey June 12 labors lady Lawrence Academy Lawrence writes Lawrence's letter living look loved Mather School memory mercy mind minister morning Nahant never objects passed period pleasure pray prayer present President Hopkins received religious rence respect Saviour scenes seemed sent sick sister spirit sympathy things thought thousand dollars tion to-day trust volume wife Williams College young
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Página 341 - Hark! they whisper! angels say, ' Sister spirit, come away.' What is this absorbs me quite, Steals my senses, shuts my sight, Drowns my spirit, draws my breath?
Página 314 - For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Página 142 - ... to whom much is given, of him, will much be required.
Página 261 - FAINTLY as tolls the evening chime, Our voices keep tune and our oars keep time. Soon as the woods on shore look dim, We'll sing at St. Ann's our parting hymn. Row, brothers, row, the stream runs fast, The Rapids are near and the daylight's past.
Página 30 - I took lodgings in the family of a widow, who had commenced keeping boarders for a living. I was one of her first, and, perhaps, had been in the city two months when I went to this place; and she, of course, while I remained, was inclined to adopt any rules for the boarders that I prescribed. The only one I ever made was, that after supper, all the boarders who remained in the public room should remain quiet...