The Life of Thomas Burgess, D.D.: F.R.S., F.A.S., &c. &c. &c., Late Lord Bishop of SalisburyLongman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1840 - 557 pages |
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... Christian Ministry , would necessarily fail in general interest . But expectations of this description arise , as Dr. Johnson observes , from false measures of excellence and dignity , and " must be eradicated by considering that , in ...
... Christian Ministry , would necessarily fail in general interest . But expectations of this description arise , as Dr. Johnson observes , from false measures of excellence and dignity , and " must be eradicated by considering that , in ...
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... Christian prin- ciples , of human improvement and happiness . Among those who were thus the objects of his youthful homage , was the highly accomplished brother of his preceptor , still familiarly called Tom Warton . He was a frequent ...
... Christian prin- ciples , of human improvement and happiness . Among those who were thus the objects of his youthful homage , was the highly accomplished brother of his preceptor , still familiarly called Tom Warton . He was a frequent ...
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... Christian ministry were truly elevated ; and who , in examining candidates for orders , was in the habit of probing not only their proficiency in learning , but their in- spiring motives , and the depth and sincerity of their personal ...
... Christian ministry were truly elevated ; and who , in examining candidates for orders , was in the habit of probing not only their proficiency in learning , but their in- spiring motives , and the depth and sincerity of their personal ...
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... Christ . The assiduous study of the sacred Oracles is known to have occupied , at this time , as in after life , his particular attention . He justly regarded it as the duty of a Christian , and especially of a clergyman , to read the ...
... Christ . The assiduous study of the sacred Oracles is known to have occupied , at this time , as in after life , his particular attention . He justly regarded it as the duty of a Christian , and especially of a clergyman , to read the ...
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... Christian instruction amongst the rising generation . The Bishop of Salisbury found in his chaplain a very able coadjutor in the prosecution of his benevolent intentions . No better evidence can be adduced of the good fruit of Mr ...
... Christian instruction amongst the rising generation . The Bishop of Salisbury found in his chaplain a very able coadjutor in the prosecution of his benevolent intentions . No better evidence can be adduced of the good fruit of Mr ...
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