Introduction to the English Reader, Or A Selection of Pieces: In Prose and Poetry ... To Which, by the Aid of a Key, is Scrupulously Applied Mr. Walker's Pronunciation ...Lincoln & Edmands, 1831 - 168 pages |
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... gives , for all the honours and pleaş'ures of a vain world ? Pridė , ( to use the emphatical words of a sacred writer , ) was not made for man . How can we spend our time foolishly , when we know that we must give an account hereafter ...
... gives , for all the honours and pleaş'ures of a vain world ? Pridė , ( to use the emphatical words of a sacred writer , ) was not made for man . How can we spend our time foolishly , when we know that we must give an account hereafter ...
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... give her a suitable rep - ri - mànd ' . When the princess came in the evening , as usual , to read to her , and was drawing a chair to sit down , the queen said , No , my dear , you must not sit at present ; for I intend to make you ...
... give her a suitable rep - ri - mànd ' . When the princess came in the evening , as usual , to read to her , and was drawing a chair to sit down , the queen said , No , my dear , you must not sit at present ; for I intend to make you ...
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... give up the pursuit : and rather than contract any debts at Vĕr- sailles ' , he has chosen a life of wretchedness in the country . " And since 7. " Well , " returned the governour , " if the fact is as you have represented it , I ...
... give up the pursuit : and rather than contract any debts at Vĕr- sailles ' , he has chosen a life of wretchedness in the country . " And since 7. " Well , " returned the governour , " if the fact is as you have represented it , I ...
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... give you these trees : you see they are in good condition . 66 3. " They will thrive as much by your care , as they will decline by your negligence ; and their fruit will reward you in proportion to your labour . " 4. The youngest ...
... give you these trees : you see they are in good condition . 66 3. " They will thrive as much by your care , as they will decline by your negligence ; and their fruit will reward you in proportion to your labour . " 4. The youngest ...
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... give me a relation to every branch of it . I know that yo inability to pay what you owe , gives you more uneasin than the loss of your own substance . That you may be anxious on my account in particular , accept of this d charge , and ...
... give me a relation to every branch of it . I know that yo inability to pay what you owe , gives you more uneasin than the loss of your own substance . That you may be anxious on my account in particular , accept of this d charge , and ...
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Page 138 - And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes. In works of labour or of skill I would be busy too: For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. In books, or work, or healthful play Let my first years be past, That I may give for every day Some good account at last.
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Page 150 - O may these thoughts possess my breast, ' Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ! ' Nor let my weaker passions dare 'Consent to sin, for God is there.
Page 134 - The young who labour and the old who rest. Is any sick ? the Man of Ross relieves, Prescribes, attends, the med'cine makes and gives. Is there a variance ? enter but his door, Balk'd are the courts, and contest is no more ; Despairing quacks with curses fled the place, And vile attorneys, now a useless race.
Page 131 - Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter, fire. Blest, who can unconcern'dly find Hours, days, and years, slide soft away In health of body; peace of mind; Quiet by day; Sound sleep by night; study and ease Together mix'd; sweet recreation, And innocence, which most does please With meditation.
Page 134 - Or in proud falls magnificently lost, But clear and artless, pouring through the plain Health to the sick, and solace to the swain. Whose causeway parts the vale with shady rows ? Whose seats the weary traveller repose ? Who tanght that heaven-directed spire to rise ? ' The Man of Ross,
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