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The works of John Hookham Frere, collected with a mem. by W.E. and sir B. Frere

This book is a compilation of the works of the 18th-century English writer John Hookham Frere. It includes a selection of his essays, poetry, and other literary pieces, along with a personal memoir written by his descendants, W.E. and Sir B. Frere. more

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John Hookham Frere
John Hookham Frere

John Hookham Frere was a prominent British diplomat, born on May 21, 1769, and died on January 7, 1846. He held significant positions in the British diplomatic service and was known for his diplomatic activities in the early 19th century. more

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“A man that advances in spiritual and in temporal matters at the same time, minding to keep the spiritual first, will not let the temporal lead him; he will not place his heart upon his farm, his horses, or any possession that he has. He will place his desires in heaven, and will anchor his hope in that eternal soil; and his temporal affairs will come up as he advances in the knowledge of God.”

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