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... whole of a discourse . To show the use and necessity of tones , we need only observe , that the mind , m communicating its ideas , is in a constant state of activity , emotion , or agita- ton , from the different effects which those ...
... whole of a discourse . To show the use and necessity of tones , we need only observe , that the mind , m communicating its ideas , is in a constant state of activity , emotion , or agita- ton , from the different effects which those ...
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... whole conduct and character of men , are influ- enced by the example and disposition of the persons with hom they associate , is a reflection which has long since passed into a proverb , and been ranked among the standing maxims of ...
... whole conduct and character of men , are influ- enced by the example and disposition of the persons with hom they associate , is a reflection which has long since passed into a proverb , and been ranked among the standing maxims of ...
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... whole nature . Consider yourselves not only as sensitive , but as rational beings ; not only as ra tional , but social ; not only as social , but immortal . Art thou poor ? -Show thyself active and industrious , peaceable and contented ...
... whole nature . Consider yourselves not only as sensitive , but as rational beings ; not only as ra tional , but social ; not only as social , but immortal . Art thou poor ? -Show thyself active and industrious , peaceable and contented ...
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... whole load of human sorrows . Would they look with a more im- partial eye on the world , they would see themselves sur- founded with sufferers ; and find that they are only drink- ing out of that mixed cup , which Providence has ...
... whole load of human sorrows . Would they look with a more im- partial eye on the world , they would see themselves sur- founded with sufferers ; and find that they are only drink- ing out of that mixed cup , which Providence has ...
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... 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 adjustment of the several principles of action in human nature , is a mat ...
... 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 adjustment of the several principles of action in human nature , is a mat ...
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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.