Barclay of Ury, and other poems

Barclay of Ury, and other poems

Barclay of Ury, and other poems - Part 3 From Volume I of The Works of John...
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Author: Whittier, John Greenleaf,1807-1892
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Barclay of Ury, and other poems

Barclay of Ury, and other poems

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Barclay of Ury, and other poems

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Author: Whittier, John Greenleaf,1807-1892
Format: eBook
Language: English

Barclay of Ury, and other poems - Part 3 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier

Among the earliest converts to the doctrines of Friends in Scotland was Barclay of Ury, an old and distinguished soldier, who had fought under Gustavus Adolphus, in Germany. As a Quaker, he became the object of persecution and abuse at the hands of the magistrates and the populace. None bore the indignities of the mob with greater patience and nobleness of soul than this once proud gentleman and soldier. One of his friends, on an occasion of uncommon rudeness, lamented that he should be treated so harshly in his old age who had been so honored before. "I find more satisfaction," said Barclay, "as well as honor, in being thus insulted for my religious principles, than when, a few years ago, it was usual for the magistrates, as I passed the city of Aberdeen, to meet me on the road and conduct me to public entertainment in their hall, and then escort me out again, to gain my favor." A letter-writer from Mexico during the Mexican war, when detailing some of the incidents at the terrible fight of Buena Vista, mentioned that Mexican women were seen hovering near the field of death, for the purpose of giving aid and succor to the wounded. One poor woman was found surrounded by the maimed and suffering of both armies, ministering to the wants of Americans as well as Mexicans, with impartial tenderness. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 9562
Author: Whittier, John Greenleaf
Release Date: Dec 1, 2005
Format: eBook
Language: English

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