The Manxman: A NovelD. Appleton, 1894 - 529 pages |
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Page 285 - DOST thou, in the Name of this child, renounce the devil and all his works, the vain pomp and glory of the world, with all covetous desires of the same, and the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them?
Page 503 - I will declare thy name unto my brethren : in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Page 236 - Wilt thou have this Man to thy wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony...
Page 424 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break^ in blessings on your head.
Page 33 - Praise the Lord, O my soul : and all that is within me praise his holy Name.
Page 235 - If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace.
Page 142 - I monarch o" the globe, Wi" thee to reign, wi' thee to reign, The brightest jewel in my crown Wad be my queen, wad be my queen.
Page 481 - BLESSED is he that considereth the poor and needy ; the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble.
Page 503 - SAVE me, O God ; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.