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... enjoyed ; and remember , that eve- ry moment of delay , takes away something from the value of his benefaction . And let him who proposes his own hap- piness , reflect , that while he forms his purpose , the day rolls on , and “ the ...
... enjoyed ; and remember , that eve- ry moment of delay , takes away something from the value of his benefaction . And let him who proposes his own hap- piness , reflect , that while he forms his purpose , the day rolls on , and “ the ...
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... enjoy , ) yet , if it mitigates the evils which necessarily belong to our state , thit may justly be said to give " rest to them who labour and 0 are heavy laden . " етет What a smiling aspect does the love of parents and chil- hdren ...
... enjoy , ) yet , if it mitigates the evils which necessarily belong to our state , thit may justly be said to give " rest to them who labour and 0 are heavy laden . " етет What a smiling aspect does the love of parents and chil- hdren ...
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... enjoy ; on the small difference which the diversity of fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising that envy should ever have been a prevalent pas- sion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians ...
... enjoy ; on the small difference which the diversity of fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising that envy should ever have been a prevalent pas- sion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians ...
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... enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ourselves that misery has fixed its seat . Our disordered hearts , our guilty passions , our violent prejudices , and misplaced de ...
... enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ourselves that misery has fixed its seat . Our disordered hearts , our guilty passions , our violent prejudices , and misplaced de ...
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... enjoy any longer a happiness so terrible . 6 By this device , Dionysius intimated to Damocles , how miserable he was in the midst of all his treasures ; and in possession of all the honours and enjoyments which royalty could bestow ...
... enjoy any longer a happiness so terrible . 6 By this device , Dionysius intimated to Damocles , how miserable he was in the midst of all his treasures ; and in possession of all the honours and enjoyments which royalty could bestow ...
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The English Reader: Or Pieces in Prose and Verse, From the Best Writers ... Lindley Murray No preview available - 2017 |
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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.