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... parish church was fallen down , and that of it which stood was so decayed , so little , and so useless , that the parishioners could not meet to perform their duty to God in public prayer and praises ; and thus it had been for almost ...
... parish church was fallen down , and that of it which stood was so decayed , so little , and so useless , that the parishioners could not meet to perform their duty to God in public prayer and praises ; and thus it had been for almost ...
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... parish , he told her- " He would be acquainted with her , and take her into his care . " And having with patience heard and under- stood her wants , ( and it is some relief for a poor body to be but heard with patience , ) he like a ...
... parish , he told her- " He would be acquainted with her , and take her into his care . " And having with patience heard and under- stood her wants , ( and it is some relief for a poor body to be but heard with patience , ) he like a ...
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... parish church re- paired , then to beautify the chapel , ( which stands near his house , ) and that at his own great charge . He then proceeded to rebuild the greatest part of the par- sonage house , which he did also very completely ...
... parish church re- paired , then to beautify the chapel , ( which stands near his house , ) and that at his own great charge . He then proceeded to rebuild the greatest part of the par- sonage house , which he did also very completely ...
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... parish- ioners understand what they prayed , and why they praised and adored their Creator , I hope I shall the more easily obtain the reader's belief to the following account of Mr. Herbert's own practice ; which was , to appear ...
... parish- ioners understand what they prayed , and why they praised and adored their Creator , I hope I shall the more easily obtain the reader's belief to the following account of Mr. Herbert's own practice ; which was , to appear ...
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... parish , yet I receive tithe from you by the hand of your tenant ; and , sir , I am the bolder to do it , because I know there be some sermon hearers that be like those fishes that always live in salt water , and yet are always fresh ...
... parish , yet I receive tithe from you by the hand of your tenant ; and , sir , I am the bolder to do it , because I know there be some sermon hearers that be like those fishes that always live in salt water , and yet are always fresh ...
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