The Youth's instructer [sic] and guardian, Volume 91847 |
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... readers to the contemplation of the principles which facts suggest , as well as to the facts themselves . We have , therefore , taken the beautiful miniature representation of one of the best pro- ductions of the great American painter ...
... readers to the contemplation of the principles which facts suggest , as well as to the facts themselves . We have , therefore , taken the beautiful miniature representation of one of the best pro- ductions of the great American painter ...
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... readers will require no apology for the length of this introduction , for we will not call it a digression . We have been naturally led to it by the consideration of the facts which have been recalled to our recollection by the ...
... readers will require no apology for the length of this introduction , for we will not call it a digression . We have been naturally led to it by the consideration of the facts which have been recalled to our recollection by the ...
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... reading the Gospels attentively , and was struck with the character of the Saviour , and his conduct under bitter and unrighteous oppo- sition . He saw his own duty , and sought divine help for its performance . His taste for reading ...
... reading the Gospels attentively , and was struck with the character of the Saviour , and his conduct under bitter and unrighteous oppo- sition . He saw his own duty , and sought divine help for its performance . His taste for reading ...
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... reading any author was particularly attentive to style . In 1816 a farther advancement took place . At his maternal uncle's , an intel- ligent man , ( Mr. David Dickie , by whose conversation both brothers were greatly benefited , ) he ...
... reading any author was particularly attentive to style . In 1816 a farther advancement took place . At his maternal uncle's , an intel- ligent man , ( Mr. David Dickie , by whose conversation both brothers were greatly benefited , ) he ...
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... reading , which was become exceedingly extensive , that he thought deserving of notice . His college exercises , too , won for him the approval of his tutors ; and altogether his progress was both sure and rapid . His relish for the ...
... reading , which was become exceedingly extensive , that he thought deserving of notice . His college exercises , too , won for him the approval of his tutors ; and altogether his progress was both sure and rapid . His relish for the ...
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Page 296 - And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Page 189 - Now came still evening on, and twilight gray Had in her sober livery all things clad ; Silence accompanied ; for beast and bird, They to their grassy couch, these to their nests, Were slunk, all but the wakeful nightingale, She all night long her amorous descant sung...
Page 499 - I have seen A curious child, who dwelt upon a tract Of inland ground, applying to his ear The convolutions of a smooth-lipped shell; To which, in silence hushed, his very soul Listened intensely; and his countenance soon Brightened with joy; for from within were heard Murmurings, whereby the monitor expressed Mysterious union with its native sea.
Page 88 - From dearth to plenty, and from death to life, Is Nature's progress when she lectures man In heavenly truth ; evincing as she makes The grand transition, that there lives and works A soul in all things, and that soul is God.
Page 448 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, " Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord." Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Page 227 - O God, Thou art my' God; early will I seek Thee: My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is ; To see Thy power and Thy glory, So as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary.
Page 295 - Now therefore, my son, obey my voice ; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran ; and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away ; until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him : then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?
Page 189 - ... her sober livery all things clad; Silence accompanied; for beast and bird, They to their grassy couch, these to their nests Were slunk, all but .the wakeful nightingale; She all night long her amorous descant sung; Silence was pleased: now...
Page 449 - O what a glory doth this world put on For him who, with a fervent heart, goes forth Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks On duties well performed, and days well spent ! For him the wind, ay, and the yellow leaves Shall have a voice, and give him eloquent teachings, He shall so hear the solemn hymn, that Death Has lifted up for all, that he shall go To his long resting-place without a tear.
Page 327 - BLOSSOMS FAIR pledges of a fruitful tree, Why do ye fall so fast? Your date is not so past, But you may stay yet here awhile To blush and gently smile, And go at last. What, were ye born to be An hour or half's delight, And so to bid good-night? 'Twas pity Nature brought ye forth Merely to show your worth. And lose you quite.