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Page 12
... action to the hearer , that the ear also may be re . lieved from the fatigue , which it would otherwise endure from a continuity of sound ; and that the understanding may have sufficient time to mark the dis tinction of sentences , and ...
... action to the hearer , that the ear also may be re . lieved from the fatigue , which it would otherwise endure from a continuity of sound ; and that the understanding may have sufficient time to mark the dis tinction of sentences , and ...
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... actions which afford in the remembrance a rational satisfaction ? Are they the pursuits of sensual plea- sure , the riots of jollity , or the displays of show and vanity ? No : I appeal to your hearts , my friends , if what you recol ...
... actions which afford in the remembrance a rational satisfaction ? Are they the pursuits of sensual plea- sure , the riots of jollity , or the displays of show and vanity ? No : I appeal to your hearts , my friends , if what you recol ...
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... actions ; and the care which he took of his health , from his desire to preserve his mind free and tranquil . Eminently pleasing and honourable , was the friendship between David and Jonathan . " I am distressed for thee , my brother ...
... actions ; and the care which he took of his health , from his desire to preserve his mind free and tranquil . Eminently pleasing and honourable , was the friendship between David and Jonathan . " I am distressed for thee , my brother ...
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... action ; but when allowed to extend its influence too far , it corrupts the whole character , and produces guilt , dis- grace , and misery . To be entirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity . The proper ...
... action ; but when allowed to extend its influence too far , it corrupts the whole character , and produces guilt , dis- grace , and misery . To be entirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity . The proper ...
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... actions which the prophet had men- etioned ; and , with much warmth , he replies : " But what ? is Othy servant a dog , that he should do this great thing ? " I " 4 Elisha makes no return , but to point out a remarkable change , which ...
... actions which the prophet had men- etioned ; and , with much warmth , he replies : " But what ? is Othy servant a dog , that he should do this great thing ? " I " 4 Elisha makes no return , but to point out a remarkable change , which ...
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The English Reader: Or Pieces in Prose and Verse, From the Best Writers ... Lindley Murray No preview available - 2017 |
The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best ... Lindley Murray No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 91 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befal me there, save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, that bonds and afflictions abide me.