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Page 13
... cause of monotony , by leading the reader to a similar tone at every stop , and a uniform cadence at every period . The primary use of points , is to assist the reader in discerning the grammatical construction , and it is only as a ...
... cause of monotony , by leading the reader to a similar tone at every stop , and a uniform cadence at every period . The primary use of points , is to assist the reader in discerning the grammatical construction , and it is only as a ...
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... make us happy , if now , with so few causes of grief , we imagine ourselves miserable ? The evil lies in the state of our mind , not in our condition of Part 1 . fortune ; and by no alteration of Chap . 1 . 23 Select Sentences , & c .
... make us happy , if now , with so few causes of grief , we imagine ourselves miserable ? The evil lies in the state of our mind , not in our condition of Part 1 . fortune ; and by no alteration of Chap . 1 . 23 Select Sentences , & c .
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... cause of this sudden emotion , the prophet plainly informed him of the crimes and barbarities , which he foresaw that he would af terwards commit . The soul of Hazael abhorred , at this en time , the thoughts of cruelty . Uncorrupted ...
... cause of this sudden emotion , the prophet plainly informed him of the crimes and barbarities , which he foresaw that he would af terwards commit . The soul of Hazael abhorred , at this en time , the thoughts of cruelty . Uncorrupted ...
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... caused herself to be disrobed by her women , and with a steady , serene counte- nance , submitted herself to the executioner . SECTION V. Ortogrul ; or , the vanity of riches . HUME . S Ortogrul of Basra , was one day wandering along ...
... caused herself to be disrobed by her women , and with a steady , serene counte- nance , submitted herself to the executioner . SECTION V. Ortogrul ; or , the vanity of riches . HUME . S Ortogrul of Basra , was one day wandering along ...
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... cause of contention has dwindled away , its consequences remain . We have alienated a friend ; we have imbittered an ... causes of discord occur . Let us anticipate that period of coolness which , of itself , will soon arrive . Let us ...
... cause of contention has dwindled away , its consequences remain . We have alienated a friend ; we have imbittered an ... causes of discord occur . Let us anticipate that period of coolness which , of itself , will soon arrive . Let us ...
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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.