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... told a story of Dr. Doddridge's young child , which pleased her very much . The doctor once asked his daughter , then about six years old , what made everybody love her , and she replied , " I don't know , indeed , father , unless it is ...
... told a story of Dr. Doddridge's young child , which pleased her very much . The doctor once asked his daughter , then about six years old , what made everybody love her , and she replied , " I don't know , indeed , father , unless it is ...
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... very red in the face when they are angry , and white when they have told a lie . These changes of colour are bad ; but they are not what I want to speak of now . The changes I mean are those which are made from a want of 25.
... very red in the face when they are angry , and white when they have told a lie . These changes of colour are bad ; but they are not what I want to speak of now . The changes I mean are those which are made from a want of 25.
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... told the sailor of his great trouble , and that he feared he should never see his father again . The old man tried to comfort the little boy . He said that if he truly loved his father , he might fancy that he was nigh to him all the ...
... told the sailor of his great trouble , and that he feared he should never see his father again . The old man tried to comfort the little boy . He said that if he truly loved his father , he might fancy that he was nigh to him all the ...
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... told of the tyrant Nero , as one proof of his littleness and debasement , that he used to amuse himself by sticking flies through with a bodkin . There is no sort of character more admirable than that which unites tenderness to strength ...
... told of the tyrant Nero , as one proof of his littleness and debasement , that he used to amuse himself by sticking flies through with a bodkin . There is no sort of character more admirable than that which unites tenderness to strength ...
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... told her little niece some other stories of this kind , for she thought they would make more impression on Susie's mind than mere advice , however good and suitable . Susie listened eagerly , for she was very fond of stories ; and she ...
... told her little niece some other stories of this kind , for she thought they would make more impression on Susie's mind than mere advice , however good and suitable . Susie listened eagerly , for she was very fond of stories ; and she ...
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Page 347 - For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Page 87 - And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
Page 366 - Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Page 131 - Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth : who, when he was reviled, reviled not again ; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously...
Page 227 - The pastures are clothed with flocks ; The valleys also are covered over with corn ; They shout for joy, they also sing.
Page 237 - Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole ; Till o'er our ransomed nature, The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign ! HEBEK.
Page 154 - How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower! How skilfully she builds her cell! How neat she spreads the wax ! And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes.
Page 213 - God obey: Seek his protecting care by night, His guardian hand by day. 2 Call, while he may be found, And seek him while he's near; Serve him with all thy heart and mind, And worship him with fear. 3 If thou wilt seek his face,. His ear will hear thy cry; Then shalt thou find his mercy sure, His grace forever nigh. 4 But if thou leave thy God, Nor choose the path to heav'n; Then shalt thou perish in thy sins, And never be forgiv'n.
Page 324 - He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
Page 351 - Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.