The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-07
Cnristian advocate.

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human heart. Sull we arc not to c&pect NIT
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.uctd. When the enemies OF vital gUdhness
aSaaII II witt .ea mn and wit, and ta,.e, they
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Gospel IA that chaste and attractive dr,si Nhill
may give full effect h then native Charm, IL
endeavoringto cherish the love OF lta ,ing anc
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p,Omote, Scnera ally, among orthodox en- istlans
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