The Twin Sisters; Or, The Advantages of ReligionJ. Harris, 1807 - 208 pages |
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... Irvin , the sister of Mrs. Stanley , after having re- fused many former invitations , came to town . She had lived for several years in the country , with an husband whom she much valued and esteem- ed , and whose death she had mourned ...
... Irvin , the sister of Mrs. Stanley , after having re- fused many former invitations , came to town . She had lived for several years in the country , with an husband whom she much valued and esteem- ed , and whose death she had mourned ...
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... Irvin's death , when she expected she would declare herself tired of the uniform life she had led with him , and im- patient to return to society . " Whilst he lived , " she would say , " she did not so much wonder at her sister's wish ...
... Irvin's death , when she expected she would declare herself tired of the uniform life she had led with him , and im- patient to return to society . " Whilst he lived , " she would say , " she did not so much wonder at her sister's wish ...
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... Irvin . While under their roof , she received an invitation to town for the first time in her life , and , new as all its plea- sures were to her , she earnestly entreated her sister's consent to accept of it . Mr. and Mrs. Irvin were ...
... Irvin . While under their roof , she received an invitation to town for the first time in her life , and , new as all its plea- sures were to her , she earnestly entreated her sister's consent to accept of it . Mr. and Mrs. Irvin were ...
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... Irvin again met her sister , she found her a complete fine lady , insensible to any affection which terminated not in self ; negli- gent or Jaily and , happiness , concealing the uneasiness which , not- withstanding all her endeavours ...
... Irvin again met her sister , she found her a complete fine lady , insensible to any affection which terminated not in self ; negli- gent or Jaily and , happiness , concealing the uneasiness which , not- withstanding all her endeavours ...
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... Irvin ex- pressed a wish to be introduced to the children . - " Would you see them directly ? " said Mrs. Stanley , with indifference . " I doubt whether they are dressed or not : " and ringing the bell , she ordered a servant to tell ...
... Irvin ex- pressed a wish to be introduced to the children . - " Would you see them directly ? " said Mrs. Stanley , with indifference . " I doubt whether they are dressed or not : " and ringing the bell , she ordered a servant to tell ...
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Page 128 - And ev'ry action prove my thanks sincere ! Grant me, great God, a heart to Thee inclin'd: Increase my faith, and rectify my mind : Teach me betimes to tread thy sacred ways, And to thy service consecrate my days. Still as thro' life's perplexing maze I stray, Be Thou the guiding star to mark my way. Conduct the steps of my unguarded youth, And point their motions to the paths of Truth. Protect me by thy providential care, And warn my soul to shun the Tempter's snare. Thro...
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Page 28 - Hail Universal Goodness ! in full stream For ever flowing Through earth, air, sea, to all things that have life; From all that live on earth, in air, and sea, The great community of nature's sons, To Thee, first Father, ceaseless praise ascend, And in the general hymn my grateful voice Be duly heard, among thy works, not least Nor lowest; with intelligence informed, To know thee and adore: with freedom crowned, Where virtue leads, to follow and be blest. Oh, whether by thy prime decree...