This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 Excerpt: ...danger. "Why," replied the sailor, "if this continues, we shall all be in heaven before to-morrow morning." The chaplain, horrified at these words, cried out, " The Lord forbid!" MEN OF METTLE. HEN William III. came over at the time of the Revolution, five of the seven bishops which were sent to the Tower declared for ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 Excerpt: ...danger. "Why," replied the sailor, "if this continues, we shall all be in heaven before to-morrow morning." The chaplain, horrified at these words, cried out, " The Lord forbid!" MEN OF METTLE. HEN William III. came over at the time of the Revolution, five of the seven bishops which were sent to the Tower declared for his Highness, whereas the two others would not come to terms. Upon this Dryden said, that "The seven golden candlesticks were sent to be assayed in the Tower, and five of them proved to be prince's metal." HOW TO SILENCE WHITFIELD. 207 EPISCOPAL BARGAINS. jHE Prince de Conti, speaking of the possessors of rich benefices, remarked," That the Lord was very ill served for his money." A HARD TASKMASTER flILLIAM COURTENAY, Archbishop of Canterbury, cited certain of his tenants for a heinous and unpardonable offence, which was "for that they brought straw to litter his horses, not on carts, as they ought, but in bags." For this abominable misdemeanour, after they had confessed their fault and made due submission, he enjoined them the following penance: --" That going leisurely before the procession, barefoot and barelegged, each of them should carry upon his shoulders a bag stuffed with straw, the straw hanging out." Upon this occasion the following rhyme was made: --u This bagful of straw I bear on my back, Because my lord's horses their litter did lack; If you be not better than my lord grace's horse, You are like to walk barefoot in front of the cross." HOW TO SILENCE WHITFIELD. HE Rev. David Simpson relates, that when a certain bishop was complaining to George II. of Whitfield's great and eccentric labours, and advising him what steps it were best to take to put a stop to h...
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Very Good- No Jacket. Size: 0x0x0; A collection of stories and experiences of clergymen, such as Father Clemens of Alexandria, who warned his wig-wearing church members that the benediction would stay on their false hair and would fail to penetrate and bless the wearer! This copy belonged to E. E. Bomar, who was the pastor of several different First Baptist churches in Western NC during the 1920s (Hendersonville, Landrum, Tryon, Columbus). Maroon cloth with marbled paper-cased boards. Gilt lettering to spine. Covers show light wear. Marbled paper is slightly chipping on front board and corners are open. Fore and tail edges deckled. Interior hinges cracked but binding is tight. Foxing/penciled name on endleaves. Text is clean and unmarked but a few pages have creased corner. An attractive volume, and a great gift for a minister. Full refund if not satisfied.
