The Personal History of Samuel JohnsonLongman, 1971 - 364 pages |
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Page 107
... grace to shun , that my affliction may be sanctified and that remembering how much every day brings me nearer to the grave , I may every day purify my mind , and amend my life , by the assistance of thy Holy Spirit , till at last I ...
... grace to shun , that my affliction may be sanctified and that remembering how much every day brings me nearer to the grave , I may every day purify my mind , and amend my life , by the assistance of thy Holy Spirit , till at last I ...
Page 233
... grace wished to shew us . He brought a wrong piece , upon which the duke sent him back again . He could not refuse ; but , to avoid any appearance of servility , he whistled as he walked out of the room , to show his independency . Upon ...
... grace wished to shew us . He brought a wrong piece , upon which the duke sent him back again . He could not refuse ; but , to avoid any appearance of servility , he whistled as he walked out of the room , to show his independency . Upon ...
Page 312
... grace of the Holy Spirit in the days of weakness , and at the hour of death , and receive me , at my death , to everlasting happiness , for the sake of Jesus Christ . Amen . At last , after years of ' vain scruples ' — which ' made many ...
... grace of the Holy Spirit in the days of weakness , and at the hour of death , and receive me , at my death , to everlasting happiness , for the sake of Jesus Christ . Amen . At last , after years of ' vain scruples ' — which ' made many ...
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