The great Stanley: or, James, viith earl of Derby, and his noble countess Charlotte de la Tremouille in their land of Man, Issue 146 |
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Page 260 - God, with a good conscience, without any malice, " on any ground whatever : though others would not " find mercy upon me, upon just and fair grounds ; " so my Saviour prayed for His enemies, and so do I " for mine." " As for my faith, and my religion, thus much I " have at this time to say : I profess my faith to be in " Jesus Christ, who died for me, from whom I look " for my salvation ; that is, through His only...
Page 260 - I profess my faith to be in Jesus Christ, who died for me, from whom I look for my salvation, that is, through his only merit and sufferings.
Page 160 - I will burn the paper and hang the bearer. This is the immutable resolution, and shall be the undoubted practice of him who accounts it his chiefest glory to be " His Majesty's most loyal and obedient servant, "DERBY.
Page 259 - King's predecessors mine were raised to a high con" dition, it is well known to the country ; and it is as " well known that by his enemies I am condemned to " suffer by new and unknown laws. The Lord send " us our King again, and our old laws again, and the " Lord send us our religion again. " As for that which is practised now, it...
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Page 160 - I abhor your treasons ; and am so far from delivering this island to your advantage, that I will keep it to the utmost of my power to your destruction. Take this final answer, and forbear any further solicitations ; for if you trouble me with any more messages upon this occasion, I will burn the paper and hang the bearer.
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Page 259 - As for that which is practised now, it has no name ; and methinks there is more talk of religion, than any good effects of it. " Truly, to me it seems I die for God, the King, and the laws, and this makes me not ashamed of my life, nor afraid of my death.
Page 260 - I look for my salvation, that is, through his only merit and sufferings. And I die a dutiful son of the Church of England, as it was established in my late master's time and reign, and is yet professed in the Isle of Man, which is no little comfort to me. ' " I thank my God for the quiet of my conscience at this time, and the assurance of those joys that are prepared for those that fear him. Good people, pray for me ; I do for you ; the God of heaven bless you all, and send you peace ; that God,...