Indian Captivities, Being a Collection of the Most Remarkable Narratives of Persons Taken Captive by the North American Indians... to which are Added, Notes, Historical, Biographical, &cAntiquarian Bookstore and Institute, 1839 - 360 էջ |
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... remained nothing to me but one poor , wounded babe , and it seemed at present worse than death , that it was in such a pitiful condition , bespeaking compassion , and I had no re- freshing for it , nor suitable things to revive it ...
... remained nothing to me but one poor , wounded babe , and it seemed at present worse than death , that it was in such a pitiful condition , bespeaking compassion , and I had no re- freshing for it , nor suitable things to revive it ...
Էջ 70
... remained in the Indian's hands before the price of her ransom could be agreed upon . But then the lady intendant sent her to the nunnery , where she was comfortably provided for ; and it was the design , as was said , for to have ...
... remained in the Indian's hands before the price of her ransom could be agreed upon . But then the lady intendant sent her to the nunnery , where she was comfortably provided for ; and it was the design , as was said , for to have ...
Էջ 117
... from me , into another part of the country . So , I having now only my babe at my breast , and little boy six years old , we remained with the captain still . But my daughter and servant underwent ELIZABETH HANSON'S CAPTIVITY . 117.
... from me , into another part of the country . So , I having now only my babe at my breast , and little boy six years old , we remained with the captain still . But my daughter and servant underwent ELIZABETH HANSON'S CAPTIVITY . 117.
Էջ 139
... remained with Fitch and his family ; and they determined to defend them- selves to the best of their power . The soldier , whose name was Jennings , fired several times , when an Indian shot him through the neck , and he fell . Mrs ...
... remained with Fitch and his family ; and they determined to defend them- selves to the best of their power . The soldier , whose name was Jennings , fired several times , when an Indian shot him through the neck , and he fell . Mrs ...
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... remained silent , through fear of worse treatment ; yet she could not conceal her grief , for her internal agitation and distress of mind caused the tears to flow pro- fusely from her eyes . Her father , at length , worn out with grief ...
... remained silent , through fear of worse treatment ; yet she could not conceal her grief , for her internal agitation and distress of mind caused the tears to flow pro- fusely from her eyes . Her father , at length , worn out with grief ...
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Էջ 33 - I shall not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord. The Lord hath chastened me sore; but He hath not given me over unto death.
Էջ 42 - And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
Էջ 29 - I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Էջ 31 - Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.
Էջ 39 - Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; For the hand of God hath touched me.
Էջ 37 - Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Էջ 42 - Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove : Mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed ; undertake for me.
Էջ 30 - Thus saith the Lord ; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord ; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy. And there is hope in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come again to their own border.
Էջ 41 - For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
Էջ 44 - Shall there be evil in the City and the Lord hath not done it?