The Earnest Man. A Sketch of the Character and Labors of Adoniram Judson, First Missionary to Burmah. [With a Portrait.]Phillips, Sampson & Company, 1856 - 498 pages |
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Page 303 - As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Page 120 - The General Missionary Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States of America for Foreign Missions," popularly known as the Triennial Convention.
Page 245 - I waited not for the usual question to a suppliant, 'What do you want?' but in a bold, earnest, yet respectful manner, stated our distresses and our wrongs, and begged her assistance. She partly raised her head, opened the present I had brought, and coolly replied, 'Your case is not singular; all the foreigners are treated alike.
Page 187 - In regard to the objects of your petition, his majesty gives no order. In regard to your sacred books, his majesty has no use for them ; take them away.
Page 241 - You are called by the king,' said the officer — a form of speech always used when about to arrest a criminal. The spotted man instantly seized Mr. Judson, threw him on the floor, and produced the small cord, the instrument of torture. I caught hold of his arm. ' Stay,' said I;
Page 198 - Jesus has a few chosen ones, whom He intends to call in, under the most unpropitious and forbidding circumstances. Perhaps he intends to show that it is not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit.
Page 244 - ... future comfort must depend on my liberality in regard to presents — and that these must be made in a private way and unknown to any officer in the government! What must I do, said I, to obtain a mitigation of the present sufferings of the two teachers? 'Pay to me,' said he, 'two hundred tickals, (about a hundred dollars,) two pieces of fine cloth, and two pieces of handkerchiefs.
Page 185 - The teachers, great King,' I replied. 'What, you speak Burman — the priests that I heard of last night ?' ' When did you arrive ?' ' Are you teachers of religion ? ' ' Are you like the Portuguese priests?' 'Are you married?
Page 156 - God, here,' bringing down the ruler with emphasis to indicate a certain position, 'here you stand. You know where this path leads. You know what is before you — some struggles, some sorrows, and finally eternal life and a crown of glory. But...
Page 435 - death will never take me by surprise, — do not be afraid of that, — I feel so strong in Christ. He has not led me so tenderly thus far, to forsake me at the very gate of heaven. No, no ; I am willing to live a few years longer, if it should be so ordered ; and if otherwise, I am willing and glad to die now. I leave myself entirely in the hands of God, to be disposed of according to his holy will.