So far as I ever observed God's dealings with my soul, the flights of preachers sometimes entertained me, … - John Brown

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Oh you two look delicious," Bast said, licking her lips. "No, no-er, I mean wonderful. Now, off you go!

John Brown

So far as I ever observed God's dealings with my soul, the flights of preachers sometimes entertained me, but it was Scripture expressions which did penetrate my heart, and in a way peculiar to themselves.

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I was shot down by a fifth ball, which struck me squarely in the face, and passed out.

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Tis mean for empty praise of wit to write, As fopplings grin to show their teeth are white.

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Now let us thank th' eternal power, convinced That Heaven but tries our virtue by affliction: That oft the cloud that wraps the present hour Serves but to brighten all our future days.

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