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Page 261 - He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon His head ; and He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke. According to their deeds, accordingly He will repay, fury to His adversaries, recompense to His enemies ; to the islands He will repay recompense.
Page 196 - President Stiles's zeal for civil and religious liberty was kindled at the altar of the English and New England Puritans, and it was animating and vivid. A more constant and devoted friend to the Revolution and independence of this country never existed. He had anticipated it as early as the year 1760, and his whole soul was enlisted in fa vor of every measure which led on gradually to the formation and establishment of the American Union.
Page 29 - One thing I must mention, to be kept a profound secret. The fort at Ticonderoga must be seized as soon as possible, should hostilities be committed by the King's troops. The people on the New Hampshire Grants have engaged to do this business ; and, in my opinion, they are the most proper persons for this job. This will effectually curb this province, and all the troops that may be sent here.
Page 292 - Fame-leaf and Angel-leaf, from monument and urn, The sad of earth, the glad of heaven his tragic fate shall learn; And on Fame-leaf and Angel-leaf the name of Hale shall burn ! FRANCIS M.
Page 53 - Before our brigades came in, we were given up for lost by all our friends. So critical indeed was our situation, and so narrow the gap by which we escaped, that the instant we had passed, the enemy closed it by extending their line from river to river.
Page 9 - If oppression proceeds, despotism may force an annual congress ; and a public spirit of enterprise may originate an American Magna Charta, and Bill of Rights, supported with such intrepid and persevering importunity, as even sovereignty may hereafter judge it not wise to withstand. There will be a Runnymede in America.
Page 288 - With genius' living flame his bosom glow'd, And science charm'd him to her sweet abode : In worth's fair path his feet adventur'd far ; The pride of peace, the rising grace of war ; In duty firm, in danger calm as even, To friends unchanging, and sincere to heaven.
Page 61 - ... we were Ordered to March to a ferry [McConkey's Ferry] about twelve Miles from Trenton, where was stationed near two Thousand Hessians. As violent a Storm ensued of Hail & Snow as I ever felt. The Artillery and Infantry all were across the Ferry about twelve O'clock, consisting of only twenty one hundred principally New England Troops. In this Violent Storm we marched on for Trenton. Before Light in the Morning we gained all the Roads leading from Trenton. The Genl. gave Orders that every Officer's...
Page 288 - Thus while fond Virtue wished in vain to save, HALE, bright and generous, found a hapless grave ; With genius' living flame his bosom glowed, And Science lured him to her sweet abode.
Page 149 - However it may be the practice of the world and those who see objects but partially or through a false medium, to consider that only as meritorious which is attended with success, I have accustomed myself to judge human actions very differently, and to appreciate them by the manner in which they are conducted more than by the event; which it is not in the power of human foresight and prudence to command.
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| Title | Yale and Her Honor-roll in the American Revolution, 1775-1783: Including Original Letters, Records of Service, and Biographical Sketches History of education |
| Author | Henry Phelps Johnston |
| Publisher | Privately printed [by G.P. Putnam's Sons], 1888 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Length | 357 pages |
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