The Religious Opinions and Character of WashingtonHarper, 1836 - 414 strani |
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... Providence - Reflections on the doctrine - His belief in a particular Providence , firm and unqualified - Extracts from his letters , declaring his convictions on the subject , . . . 99 CHAPTER IV . His devotional habits - Remarks on ...
... Providence - Reflections on the doctrine - His belief in a particular Providence , firm and unqualified - Extracts from his letters , declaring his convictions on the subject , . . . 99 CHAPTER IV . His devotional habits - Remarks on ...
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... providence of God , were allotted as the term of this pleasant intercourse between the father and his beloved child . George had just concluded his eleventh year when his father was removed by the hand of death . From this time , the ...
... providence of God , were allotted as the term of this pleasant intercourse between the father and his beloved child . George had just concluded his eleventh year when his father was removed by the hand of death . From this time , the ...
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... Providence . And I dare therein appeal to the vigilant and strict observation of any man's experi- ence , whether he has not found the same experience in relation to himself , and his own actions and successes ; and whether those ...
... Providence . And I dare therein appeal to the vigilant and strict observation of any man's experi- ence , whether he has not found the same experience in relation to himself , and his own actions and successes ; and whether those ...
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... Providence ) from those men , that either by their promises , faith or voluntary assistance , have invested thee with this power . This power is nothing inherent in thee , but it depends upon the fidelity or assistance of others , which ...
... Providence ) from those men , that either by their promises , faith or voluntary assistance , have invested thee with this power . This power is nothing inherent in thee , but it depends upon the fidelity or assistance of others , which ...
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... Providence and blessing , as the source of all my increase , I did not sacrifice to my own net , or industry or pru- dence , but I received all as the gracious and bountiful returns of thy liberal hand ; I looked upon every grain of ...
... Providence and blessing , as the source of all my increase , I did not sacrifice to my own net , or industry or pru- dence , but I received all as the gracious and bountiful returns of thy liberal hand ; I looked upon every grain of ...
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Alexandria Almighty André army attended authority believe blessings British Captain cause chaplain character Christian church Colonel Washington command conduct Congress considered death distinguished divine duty enemy engaged esteemed excellent Fairfax faith father favour fear feeling Fort Cumberland Fredericksburg French George give Governour habit hand happy heart Heaven honour hope house of burgesses human ington Joseph Reed justice kind King George county labours Lawrence Washington letter Lord Major André means ment mind moral mother Mount Vernon nature never New-York obliged observed officers parents person piety pleasure Pohick Church Pope's Creek prayer present President principles Providence received regard regiment religion religious rendered respect says sentiments sincere Sir Henry Clinton soldiers spirit thee thing thou thought tion troops truth views Virginia virtue Washington parish whilst Williamsburg wisdom wish worship writes wrote
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Stran 74 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Stran 244 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Stran 243 - I am truly sensible of the high honor done me in this appointment, yet, I feel great distress from a consciousness, that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust...
Stran 32 - Baptism doth represent unto us our Profession ; which is to follow the example of our Saviour Christ, and to be made like unto him ; that as he died, and rose again for us; so should we, who are baptized, die from sin, and rise again unto righteousness; continually mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living.
Stran 74 - Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect, that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Stran 128 - Such being the impressions under which I have, in obedience to the public summons, repaired to the present station, it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose Providential aid can supply every human defect...
Stran 76 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice ? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Stran 129 - Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave, but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the human race, in humble supplication that, since he has been pleased to favor the American people with opportunities for deliberating in perfect tranquillity and dispositions for deciding with unparalleled unanimity on a form of government for the security of their union and the advancement of their...
Stran 127 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence, a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of heaven.
Stran 352 - Is it well with thee ? is it well with thy husband ? is it well with the child ? And she answered, It is well.