Letter urging aid for Herzegovina martyrs and Turkish reforms
A letter appeals for help for families of Christians fighting in Herzegovina, urging relief for those who suffer for their faith. It argues for Turkish reform under a just government and cites historical perspectives on Christianity and Ottoman rule, urging continued aid from readers.
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Herzegovina
Christendom
Turkey
Russia
Europe
League
H. Kiddle
In Memoriam of Thomas Binney by Sir Richard Hanson
A fragmented memorial by Sir Richard Davies Hanson to the Rev. Thomas Binney. Hanson praises Binney’s earnest study of scripture, bold inquiry, and courage in defending truth while noting Binney’s unorthodox style and efforts to rationalize salvation. The letter reflects on Binney’s preaching, personality, and enduring friendship.
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South Australia
Richard Davies Hanson
Thomas Binney
Richard Hanson
Binney
Jas, Jefferies
N. Adelaide
North Adelaide
Weigh House
Mr. Binney
Portraits of Cromwell and Charles I A Puritan Women Cue
A writer argues about the influence of personal appearance on judgments of historical figures and criminals. He cites Mary Stuart and Charles I, praising physiognomy and contrasting portraits by Vandyck and Mytens, especially Cooper's likeness of Cromwell as a window to his mind.
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Mary Stuart
Charles I
Mary
Charles
Charles Knight
England
Manchester
Vandyck
Mytens
Cromwell
Cooper
Kimber
Thomas Carlyle
William Godwin
Mr. Godwin
A Veteran Scholar’s Quiet Harmony with Scripture
The passage recalls a scholar who treated the Bible as a collection of diverse writings, noting varying value across ages and authors. It describes his England visit, where he remained intellectually vigorous, his character mellowed by time, and his opinions unchanged yet more tolerant of opposition.
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Adam
Christ
Thomas Binney
Father Newman
Paul
Luther
Jerusalem
England
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Sir Richard Hanson
T. Binney
Oliver Cromwell
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