Memoir of Mrs. Myra W. Allen: ... Died at the Missionary Station of the American Board in Bombay, on the 5th of February, 1831 ... |
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Page 17 - ... wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it." Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, "Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse : peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee.
Page 246 - I must hence to work while it is called to-day, for the night cometh when no man can work.
Page 254 - Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Page 208 - Little children, of whom I travail in birth till Christ be formed in you, pray that the same Lord would reveal himself to you.
Page 245 - UNVEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb! Take this new treasure to thy trust, And give these sacred relics room To slumber in the silent dust.
Page 228 - I thank the goodness and the grace That on my birth have smiled, And made me in these Christian days A happy English child.
Page 92 - Cast thy bread upon the waters, and thou shalt find it after many days.
Page 12 - He feeds and clothes us all the way; He guides our footsteps lest we stray; He guards us with a powerful hand, And brings us to the heavenly land. 8...
Page 251 - his " body, whether it be by life or by death ; " adding, " for me to live is Christ ; and to die is gain.
Page 30 - ... and discretion with which it is managed. We consider the judicious employment of religious exercises an important part of our moral treatment. They serve to promote order, revive their former grateful habits and associations, and recall into exercise that self-control which tends to their recovery. That religion which breathes 'peace on earth and good will to men...