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The Life and Letters of the Rev. George Mortimer, M.A.John Armstrong

The Life and Letters of the Rev. George Mortimer, M.A.

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Original author: John Armstrong

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"The Life and Letters of the Rev. George Mortimer, M.A." by John Armstrong is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the life and correspondence of George Mortimer, a devoted clergyman in Canada West, focusing on his spiritual journey, friendships, and ministry. It presents an exploration of his character, relationships, and the profound impact of his faith. The opening of the memoir reveals the warm reminiscences of John Armstrong, a close friend of Mortimer, as he reflects on their long-standing bond. Armstrong expresses a mix of privilege and trepidation at taking on the task of documenting Mortimer’s life, emphasizing his deep admiration for his friend's character and faith. It details Mortimer's early life, including his family background, his schooling, and the transformative power of his Christian faith, which inspired him to dedicate his life to the ministry. By recounting initial letters to his sister, the text highlights Mortimer’s earnest spirituality, his struggles, and his aspirations, inviting readers into the intimate details of his journey towards serving God and others.

The Life and Letters of the Rev. George Mortimer, M.A., by John Armstrong. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #58095.

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29 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface6,719 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: HAD imagined, some months ago, that the exercise of mind I was under689 words
  3. 3.Chapter I: HAVE been regaling myself this afternoon with a perusal of a large283 words
  4. 4.Chapter I: VERY much long to see you and your little domestic circle, and,1,267 words
  5. 5.Chapter I: CANNOT describe the feeling of regret which the receipt of your last2,724 words
  6. 6.Chapter I: HAVE of late been obliged to give up all thoughts of missionary984 words
  7. 7.Chapter I: FEEL thankful that a day of comparative leisure enables me to fulfil my1,579 words
  8. 8.Chapter I: HAVE to thank my dear mother and yourself for the printed account, and9,195 words
  9. 9.Chapter I: HAVE been much struck of late with the forcible manner in which the2,218 words
  10. 10.Chapter I: SUPPOSE that you are aware, that, as resident curate, I am entitled to7,593 words
  11. 11.Chapter I: HAVE entered into these details, conceiving that no communication can1,183 words
  12. 12.Chapter I: WAS very glad to hear, through my sister, of your servant Lucy, who3,202 words
  13. 13.Chapter I: AM obliged to you for thinking of me in reference to my monthly3,709 words
  14. 14.Chapter I: FEEL that I ought not any longer to keep you in ignorance of my recent276 words
  15. 15.Chapter I: WAS not prepared for the intelligence contained in your very kind6,810 words
  1. 16.Chapter I: AM quite ready to acknowledge my faults; and lest, through1,679 words
  2. 17.Chapter I: DO indeed feel myself much obliged to you for kindly breaking through1,042 words
  3. 18.Chapter I: AM much obliged by your kind and prompt communication respecting the247 words
  4. 19.Chapter I: DID, indeed, intimate to Miss P. my intention to write to you at an706 words
  5. 20.Chapter I: BELIEVE you are almost the only one to whom this peculiar and endearing948 words
  6. 21.Chapter I: LEAVE Hutton to day for Bristol, and expect to go on board the brig2,593 words
  7. 22.Chapter I: DO not wish to raise your expectations in any improper way, but I still2,719 words
  8. 23.Chapter I: FEEL somewhat puzzled as to what I ought to say with regard to7,514 words
  9. 24.Chapter I: AM becoming so sadly neglectful of my duties, as a correspondent, that2,614 words
  10. 25.Chapter I: FEEL much indebted to you for having complied with Mr. Ditcher’s1,189 words
  11. 26.Chapter I: PERSUADE myself you will receive with your wonted kindness a few words (1)7,762 words
  12. 27.Chapter I: PERSUADE myself you will receive with your wonted kindness a few words (2)8,842 words
  13. 28.Chapter I: PERSUADE myself you will receive with your wonted kindness a few words (3)601 words
  14. 29.Chapter I: FEEL sincerely and deeply obliged to you for the kindness you have8,258 words