Zeal and Patience in the Ministerial Life
A Birmingham piece from May 16 argues true zeal for God comes from a union of grace and prayer and contrasts it with blind zeal. It emphasizes patience, steadfastness, and testing tireless effort through affliction, citing Christ, apostles, martyrs, and early church examples to urge ministers to endure for divine glory.
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Great Britain
House of Nassau
Paul
Rome
Apolies
Jerussem
Ilyricum
Jehovah
Jesus Christ
Hiaiah
Emmanuel
Mount Calvary
Asa
Apostle
Brethrer
Birmingham
Death of Mr Thomas Oliver Preacher in Methodist Connection
Fragmented verse memorial describing the death of Thomas Oliver a preacher in the Methodist connection. Mentions hymns to God of Abraham and references to religious exhortation and salvation, with garbled text and archaic spelling. The poem alludes to his life of faith and final rest and calls readers to remember his spiritual work.
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Thomas Oliver
Retreat and rebuff clash near Turin after Capraro defeat
Paris papers report General Moreau retreating to Piedmont after defeat at Capraro on April 27 and forming a strong line at the Po and Tanaro junction with Valentina. Suwarrow, weakened by detachments against Macdonald, attacks Basignons as French reinforcements shift the balance. Schohart is killed. English accounts of Buonaparte reach the press.
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Paris
Moresu
Cafiaro
Turin
Piedmont
Tanaro
Alexfardia
Valentia
Mia
Suwarrow
Althole
Cordider
Detachmert
Macdonald
Basignons
Contex
Schohart
Buonaparte
England
Debry Letter and Italian Campaign News From Paris
Paris reports Jean Debry’s letter recounting the April departure from Ratadt to the Rhine in tears and danger the scene recalling Austrian cruelty and a vow to tell future heirs of Providence blessing and Austria. Loire convoy losses to English privateers and Grenoble arrivals of the Cisalpine Directory authorities are noted. Moreau’s army actions near the Po and Tanaro include enemy repulses with heavy Russian engagement. casualties cited with 300 wounded or killed and several officers among the survivors.
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Paris
Jean Debry
Ratadt
Robertot
Rattadt
Rhine
Seltz
Austria
Bourdeaux
Loire
Nancce
Cisalpine Dire&sry
Asall
Grenoble
Berenbreitstein
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Carninai
Reeines
Prium
Boas Lowe
Roy
France
Army of
Italy
Moréaty
Generaies
Emmanuel Grouchy
Sirite
Tanara
Alexandria
Valence
Garace
Grenier
Captim
Catherath
Moreau
Nispia
Courace
Brizade
Gardanne
Bean
Pecette
Leneth
Baihzawna
Schovarf
Quesnel
Colli
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