The Triumph of Religious Liberty Over the Spirit of Persecution: Being an Account of the Trials of Several Persons, for an Outrageous and Unprovoked Persecution, at Great Bardfield, in the County of Essex. ...printed in the year, 1795 - 32 pages |
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... Brittain ftruck me on the breast and hands with the branch of a tree , and with oaths and curfes , asked , " Why do you fhew your papers to us , who can- not read ? " I replied , " I was going to fhew them at your re- queft . " But ...
... Brittain ftruck me on the breast and hands with the branch of a tree , and with oaths and curfes , asked , " Why do you fhew your papers to us , who can- not read ? " I replied , " I was going to fhew them at your re- queft . " But ...
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... Brittain : He ftood fentry with a bough in his hand . After church , I faw every one . Q. What were they doing ? Were they not collected from cu riofity ? A. Their former actions were fo bafe , I had reafon to fufpect they were ill ...
... Brittain : He ftood fentry with a bough in his hand . After church , I faw every one . Q. What were they doing ? Were they not collected from cu riofity ? A. Their former actions were fo bafe , I had reafon to fufpect they were ill ...
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... Brittain , what did you hear him fay , or fee him do ? A. He was the man , with the branch in his hand , as a sentery . Q. What was his wife doing or faying ? A. I heard her fay , the wifhed the house all in a flame . 256 Every candid ...
... Brittain , what did you hear him fay , or fee him do ? A. He was the man , with the branch in his hand , as a sentery . Q. What was his wife doing or faying ? A. I heard her fay , the wifhed the house all in a flame . 256 Every candid ...
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... Brittain , what did he fay or do ? A. Nothing , only in a deriding manner . Q. Don't speak in these general terms ; what was he doing ? was he encouraging the mob ; did he conduct himfelf as an in- nocent fpectator , or was he active in ...
... Brittain , what did he fay or do ? A. Nothing , only in a deriding manner . Q. Don't speak in these general terms ; what was he doing ? was he encouraging the mob ; did he conduct himfelf as an in- nocent fpectator , or was he active in ...
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... Brittain , Cole , and Holmes . Q. In what capacity did you attend ; did you preach that day ? A. No. Q. Where do you belong ? A. I come from Colchester . Q. Do you remember meeting Cole's daughter ? A. I do not . Q. Did you meet and ...
... Brittain , Cole , and Holmes . Q. In what capacity did you attend ; did you preach that day ? A. No. Q. Where do you belong ? A. I come from Colchester . Q. Do you remember meeting Cole's daughter ? A. I do not . Q. Did you meet and ...
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Page 1 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Page 1 - ... he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath- but also for conscience