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Page 179 - As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
Page 146 - And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write ; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars ; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
Page 146 - And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am He which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
Page 146 - These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges ; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is : and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Page 213 - Saviour ; never heard of St Peter or St Paul." (Ibid. pp. 36, 1, 46.) " Has attended Sunday schools about seven years ; can read only in their books — easy words of one syllable ; has heard of the apostles ; does not know if St Peter was one, nor if St John was one, unless it was St John Wesley ; does not know anything about Job ; never heard of Samson.