Calcutta Review, Volum 7University of Calcutta, 1847 |
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Pàgina 127
... heathen of this land . It may be useful to enumerate the sources from whence this sketch is drawn . In 1802 there was published in Calcutta a small volume of " Ecclesiastical sketches in Bengal , " by Asia- ticus , apparently drawn up ...
... heathen of this land . It may be useful to enumerate the sources from whence this sketch is drawn . In 1802 there was published in Calcutta a small volume of " Ecclesiastical sketches in Bengal , " by Asia- ticus , apparently drawn up ...
Pàgina 130
... pline amongst their converts : by constant conferences with the Heathen , they had brought their mission to a high state of efficiency , gathered a large amount of wise experience , 130 THE FIRST PROTESTANT MISSIONARY TO BENGAL .
... pline amongst their converts : by constant conferences with the Heathen , they had brought their mission to a high state of efficiency , gathered a large amount of wise experience , 130 THE FIRST PROTESTANT MISSIONARY TO BENGAL .
Pàgina 133
... heathen dances , of which he has left a description . On that occasion he established a Tamul school , one of the first , set up for na- tives in the Company's territory , and in it Aaron , the first native ordained to the work of the ...
... heathen dances , of which he has left a description . On that occasion he established a Tamul school , one of the first , set up for na- tives in the Company's territory , and in it Aaron , the first native ordained to the work of the ...
Pàgina 134
... heathen , he soon began to take a full share of labour . Thus he took his place amongst his brethren , and thus his work fitted on to , and formed a part of , that system of operations , carried on in Southern India for the conversion ...
... heathen , he soon began to take a full share of labour . Thus he took his place amongst his brethren , and thus his work fitted on to , and formed a part of , that system of operations , carried on in Southern India for the conversion ...
Pàgina 135
... heathen converts and admitted two romanists into the church . They also administered the Lord's supper for the first time when nine natives were admitted to the table . Next year ( 1743. ) M. Geister was compelled by ill - health to ...
... heathen converts and admitted two romanists into the church . They also administered the Lord's supper for the first time when nine natives were admitted to the table . Next year ( 1743. ) M. Geister was compelled by ill - health to ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina xl - Nay, do not think I flatter ; For what advancement may I hope from thee, That no revenue hast but thy good spirits, To feed and clothe thee ? Why should the poor be flatter'd ? No, let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, And crook the pregnant hinges of the knee Where thrift may follow fawning.
Pàgina 175 - No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
Pàgina 448 - THIS is true liberty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free ; Which he who can, and will, deserves high praise ; Who neither can, nor will, may hold his peace ; What can be juster in a state than this ? FROM HORACE.
Pàgina xxxviii - Heaven first taught letters for some wretch's aid, Some banish'd lover, or some captive maid ; They live, they speak, they breathe what love inspires, Warm from the soul, and faithful to its fires ; The virgin's wish without her fears impart, Excuse the blush, and pour out all the heart, Speed the soft intercourse from soul to soul, And waft a sigh from Indus to the Pole. Thou know'st how guiltless first I met thy flame, When Love approach'd me under Friendship's name; My fancy form'd thee of angelic...
Pàgina 51 - You have eaten my salt," he said, " these thirteen years. If, as is too plain, you are resolved to seek a new master, grant me but one favour in requital for that long period of maintenance and kindness — enable me to die with honour. Stand by the brother of Futteh Khan...
Pàgina 448 - This is true Liberty, when free-born Men, Having to advise the Public, may speak free, Which he who can, and will, deserv's high praise; Who neither can nor will, may hold his peace, What can be juster in a state then this?
Pàgina 503 - Neither was it mine adversary that did magnify himself against me; for then peradventure I would have hid myself from him : 14 But it was even thou, my companion, my guide, and mine own familiar friend.
Pàgina 470 - ... of Great Britain called England, and to hear and determine and award judgment and execution of all treasons, murders, felonies, forgeries, &c, committed in the districts and provinces, called Bengal, Behar, and Orissa, by British subjects, or other persons who shall at the time of committing them, have been employed by, or shall have been directly or indirectly in the services of the Company.
Pàgina 36 - I stood too much in fear of Vattel to do any such thing; and since he was so friendly to us, said I, give me the letters the agent has brought ; all of which he surrendered sharp ; and I sent an express at once to my Lord A., with a confidential letter to the Governor...
Pàgina 263 - ... were friends to the English, made a large grave, and buried them all in it. The chief of Carwar sent a stone to be put on the grave, with an inscription that this is the burial place of John Best with seventeen other Englishmen, who were sacrificed to the fury of a mad priesthood, and an enraged mob.