The English Reader, Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue : with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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Page 105
... turn and turn , and find no ray . ) Didst thou feel half the mountain that is on me , thou wouldst struggle with the martyr for his stake ; and bless heaven for the flames ! -that is not an ever- lasting flame ; that is not an ...
... turn and turn , and find no ray . ) Didst thou feel half the mountain that is on me , thou wouldst struggle with the martyr for his stake ; and bless heaven for the flames ! -that is not an ever- lasting flame ; that is not an ...
Page 140
... turn of thought . 10. They unfit the mind for applying with vigour to ration al pursuits , or for acquiescing in sober plans of conduct . From that ideal world in which it allows itself to dwell , it re- turns to the commerce of men ...
... turn of thought . 10. They unfit the mind for applying with vigour to ration al pursuits , or for acquiescing in sober plans of conduct . From that ideal world in which it allows itself to dwell , it re- turns to the commerce of men ...
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... turn , Confirm the tidings as they roll , And spread the truth from pole to pole . 3. What though , in solemn silence , all Move round the dark terrestrial ball ! What though no real voice nor sound , Amid their radiant orbs be found ...
... turn , Confirm the tidings as they roll , And spread the truth from pole to pole . 3. What though , in solemn silence , all Move round the dark terrestrial ball ! What though no real voice nor sound , Amid their radiant orbs be found ...
Contents
Character of Alfred king of England | 89 |
On the slavery of vice 91 | 92 |
Gentleness | 93 |
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