A short account of the extraordinary life and travels of H. L. L.----

A short account of the extraordinary life and travels of H. L. L.---- - native of St. Domingo, now a prisoner of war at Ashbourn, in Derbyshire, shewing the remarkable steps of Divine providence towards him, and the means of his conversion to God

I was born in the once proud and haughty Island of St. Domingo, in the Parish of St. Rose, of Ancient and respectable parents. My Father and Mother, were the most accomplished union according to their Religion and ways of worshiping; they were equal in fortune, for they had each a plantation, when united together made them an exceeding good livelihood. But I have not taken my pen for to write my parents History, but my own: here then my narration shall begin. In the year one thousand seven-hundred and eighty-three, the Sixth of September, betwixt eight and nine o'Clock in the morning I was brought forth into a World of troubles, and was baptised the twenty-fourth of November in the same year, by Father Julien Capuchin Missionary Curate; and had for God-father my Mother's Brother, and for God-mother my Father's Sister. From the day that I was born, I never enjoyed a good state of health; for I was so weak and Sickly, that I looked more like a Spectre than a human creature; for my Death was daily and Hourly expected, in me was seen the very picture of Death: I was in that situation till I attained my seventh year; when I was forced to leave a Mother by whom I was dearly loved, and a Father that cherished me above all earthly creatures. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 44974
Author: H. L. L., 1783-1803?
Release Date: Feb 21, 2014
Format: eBook
Language: English