The closing scene; or, Christianity and infidelity contrasted in the last hours of remarkable persons, by the author of 'The bishop's daughter'.1848 - Death - 376 pages |
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... given to the world ; what must we think of your present conduct ? Why do you call upon Jesus Christ to help you ? Do you believe that he can help you ? Do you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ ? Come , now , answer me honestly ; I ...
... given to the world ; what must we think of your present conduct ? Why do you call upon Jesus Christ to help you ? Do you believe that he can help you ? Do you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ ? Come , now , answer me honestly ; I ...
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... his father ; and who is supposed first to have given him that taste for the French language and French * The only injunction in his will which his successor disobeyed . literature in preference to every other , which continued to CHAP III.
... his father ; and who is supposed first to have given him that taste for the French language and French * The only injunction in his will which his successor disobeyed . literature in preference to every other , which continued to CHAP III.
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... given they were drawn up , and discovered , to the astonished and agitated Frederic , a scaffold hung with black , and on a level with the window , which had been enlarged , and its bars removed . Upon beholding this preparation ...
... given they were drawn up , and discovered , to the astonished and agitated Frederic , a scaffold hung with black , and on a level with the window , which had been enlarged , and its bars removed . Upon beholding this preparation ...
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... given to me . " So saying , he mounted the scaffold , whilst four grenadiers were em- ployed in holding the unhappy Frederic with his face towards the window : he wished to cast himself out of it , but was held back by those about him ...
... given to me . " So saying , he mounted the scaffold , whilst four grenadiers were em- ployed in holding the unhappy Frederic with his face towards the window : he wished to cast himself out of it , but was held back by those about him ...
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... given to the world ; what must we think of your present conduct ? you call upon Jesus Christ to help you ? Do you believe that he can help you ? Do you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ ? Come , now , answer me honestly ; I want ...
... given to the world ; what must we think of your present conduct ? you call upon Jesus Christ to help you ? Do you believe that he can help you ? Do you believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ ? Come , now , answer me honestly ; I want ...
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