Frederick Gordon; or, The storming of the Redan, by a soldier's daughterJ. Masters ... [and 3 other Publishers in three different places], 1856 - 65 pagini |
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Pagina 37
... wounds and death are the warrior's theme , And this is the boasted fame . " In the month of July , in the memorable year of 1854 , the British army was slowly advancing along the line of the lakes which stretch from Varna up to Devna ...
... wounds and death are the warrior's theme , And this is the boasted fame . " In the month of July , in the memorable year of 1854 , the British army was slowly advancing along the line of the lakes which stretch from Varna up to Devna ...
Pagina 47
... wounded , perhaps even some of his dead . In short , for our 800 killed and 1,800 wounded , we could compute fairly some 8,000 of the enemy slain and disabled for action . On the side of the British , the Light Division suffered ...
... wounded , perhaps even some of his dead . In short , for our 800 killed and 1,800 wounded , we could compute fairly some 8,000 of the enemy slain and disabled for action . On the side of the British , the Light Division suffered ...
Pagina 51
... wounded in the arm at the beginning of the action , and again more severely in the thigh ; but had resolutely refused to listen to the solicitation of his friends to leave the ground . He persisted in rallying those young re- cruits , a ...
... wounded in the arm at the beginning of the action , and again more severely in the thigh ; but had resolutely refused to listen to the solicitation of his friends to leave the ground . He persisted in rallying those young re- cruits , a ...
Pagina 52
... renewed , and had been as in- cessantly repulsed . It is impossible to describe the encounter at the Redan . Sufficient is it to say that the killed and wounded on the ground amply bore out the truth of 52 FREDERICK GORDON ;
... renewed , and had been as in- cessantly repulsed . It is impossible to describe the encounter at the Redan . Sufficient is it to say that the killed and wounded on the ground amply bore out the truth of 52 FREDERICK GORDON ;
Pagina 53
Frederick Gordon (fict. name.) wounded on the ground amply bore out the truth of the intensity of the struggle . After a time , Captain Fred Gordon was found among the wounded . His prayer had been heard , and he was spared , but with a ...
Frederick Gordon (fict. name.) wounded on the ground amply bore out the truth of the intensity of the struggle . After a time , Captain Fred Gordon was found among the wounded . His prayer had been heard , and he was spared , but with a ...
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Pagina 63 - PREVENT us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help ; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pagina 64 - THE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord : And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.
Pagina 64 - LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness ; that, through thy protection, it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy name, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.
Pagina 55 - King ! Long live our noble King! God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us ! God save the King!
Pagina 30 - Then deem it not an idle thing A pleasant word to speak ; The face you wear, the thoughts you bring, A heart may heal or break.
Pagina 11 - He loved the world that hated him : the tear That dropped upon his Bible was sincere ; Assailed by scandal and the tongue of strife, His only answer was, a blameless life : And he that forged, and he that threw the dart. Had each a brother's interest in his heart. Paul's love of Christ, and steadiness unbribed, Were copied close in him, and well transcribed.
Pagina 63 - A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Pagina 20 - O'er our lost endearments weeping, Lonely, silent vigils keeping, " Meet again ! " transports us home. When this weary world is past, Happy they, whose spirits soaring, Vast eternity exploring, " Meet again
Pagina 11 - Now, Truth, perform thine office ; waft aside The curtain drawn by prejudice and pride, Reveal (the man is dead) to wondering eyes This more than monster in his proper guise.
Pagina 26 - Sleep, image of thy father, sleep, my boy; No lingering hour of sorrow shall be thine; No sigh that rends thy father's heart and mine; Bright as his manly sire the son shall be In form and soul; but, ah! more blest than he!