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Page 166 - It is not necessary that Traditions and Ceremonies be in all places one, and utterly like'; for at all times they have been divers, and may be changed according to the diversities of countries, times*, and men's manners, so that nothing be ordained against God's Word.
Page 53 - ... that Mr. Adams should retire below ; but Tucker soon observed him, with a gun, fighting as a common marine, and in tones of authority ordered him to leave the deck ; Mr. Adams, however, continued at his post, when, at last, Tucker seized him, and forced him away, exclaiming as he did so, "I am commanded by the Continental Congress to carry you in safety to Europe, and I will do it.
Page 73 - ... and the plantation thereof, and the government of the people there. And, for the better execution of our royal pleasure...
Page 109 - The general cannot help lamenting the sudden and unexpected departure of the French fleet, as he finds it has a tendency to discourage some who placed great dependence upon the assistance of it; though he can by no means suppose the army, or any part of it, endangered by this movement. He yet hopes the event will prove America able to procure that by her own arms which her allies refuse to assist in obtaining.
Page 165 - Holy will (though but in a small measure) by such sincere and sound opening of the Scriptures by an ordinary preaching, within these seven or eight years, than I did by hearing odd sermons at Paul's wellnigh twenty years together.
Page 71 - It is evident from the Charter, that the original design of it was to constitute a corporation in England, like to that of the East India and other great Companies, with powers to settle plantations within the limits of the territory, under such forms of government and magistracy as should be fit and necessary.
Page 63 - Chief had drawn up his little army to cross it, and had seen the powerful current bearing onward the floating masses of ice, which threatened destruction to whosoever should venture upon its bosom. I wish that when this occurrence threatened to defeat the enterprise, they could have heard that distinguished warrior demand
Page 63 - Delaware river in 1777, in that bitter night when the commander-in-chief had drawn up his little army to cross it, and had seen the powerful current bearing onward the floating masses of ice which threatened destruction to whosoever should venture upon its bosom. I wish, that when this occurrence threatened to defeat...
Page 101 - ... cockades in their hats, the captains yellow or buff, and the subalterns green. They are to furnish themselves accordingly. The sergeants may be distinguished by an epaulette or stripe of red cloth sewed upon the right shoulder ; the corporals, by one of green.
Page 63 - Diffidence in an officer is a good mark, because he will always endeavour to bring himself up to what he conceives to be the full line of his duty ; but I think I may tell you without flattery, that I know of no man better qualified than you to conduct a Brigade. You have activity and industry ; and as you very well know the duty of a colonel, you know how to exact that duty from others.