Some remarkable passages in the life of ... col. James Gardiner. With an appendix1817 |
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... bravery of Colonel Gardiner will invite many of our officers and soldiers , to whom his name has been long honourable and dear , to peruse this account of him with some peculiar atten- tion ; in consequence of which , it may be a means ...
... bravery of Colonel Gardiner will invite many of our officers and soldiers , to whom his name has been long honourable and dear , to peruse this account of him with some peculiar atten- tion ; in consequence of which , it may be a means ...
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... bravery was exceeding graceful : " I fear sinning , though know I do not fear fighting . " 66 you SECT . 12. He served first as a cadet , which must have been very early ; and then , at 14 years old , he bore an ensign's commission in a ...
... bravery was exceeding graceful : " I fear sinning , though know I do not fear fighting . " 66 you SECT . 12. He served first as a cadet , which must have been very early ; and then , at 14 years old , he bore an ensign's commission in a ...
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... brave and vigilant officer was also honoured for many years . And he continued in this rank , and regiment , till the 19th of April , 1743 , when he received a colonel's commission over a regiment of dragoons , lately commanded by ...
... brave and vigilant officer was also honoured for many years . And he continued in this rank , and regiment , till the 19th of April , 1743 , when he received a colonel's commission over a regiment of dragoons , lately commanded by ...
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... brave soldier in the first action wherein he is engaged , he continued resolute , though shuddering at the terror of the assault ; and quickly overcame D those impressions , which it is not perhaps in nature LIFE OF COLONEL GARDINER . 49.
... brave soldier in the first action wherein he is engaged , he continued resolute , though shuddering at the terror of the assault ; and quickly overcame D those impressions , which it is not perhaps in nature LIFE OF COLONEL GARDINER . 49.
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... brave man met death , and that he had re- presented to him in the dream . " . I did not fully understand this at first ; but a passage in that letter from Mr. Spears , which I have mentioned more than once , has cleared it . " Now ...
... brave man met death , and that he had re- presented to him in the dream . " . I did not fully understand this at first ; but a passage in that letter from Mr. Spears , which I have mentioned more than once , has cleared it . " Now ...
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Página 172 - Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat ; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls : Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Página 80 - O my God, my soul is cast down within me : therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
Página 79 - I also heard the men themselves, that they sang with a loud voice, saying, " Blessing, honour, and glory, and power be to Him that sitteth upon the throne, and to the Lamb, for ever and ever.
Página 175 - He comes the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield.
Página 174 - He comes the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure ; And with the treasures of His grace To enrich the humble poor.
Página 153 - Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him : I will set him up, because he hath known my Name.
Página 76 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, and in the power of the Holy Ghost.
Página 174 - And every voice a song. 2 On him the Spirit, largely poured, Exerts its sacred fire ; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes, the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held ; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield.
Página 87 - twould ne'er be night; Fondly I said within my heart, " Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long : Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died.