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... youth in the art of reading ; to meli- orate their language and sentiments ; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue . The pieces selected , not only give exercise to a great variety of emotions , and ...
... youth in the art of reading ; to meli- orate their language and sentiments ; and to inculcate some of the most important principles of piety and virtue . The pieces selected , not only give exercise to a great variety of emotions , and ...
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... youth ; and to make strong and durable impressions on their minds . * The Compiler has been careful to avoid every expression and sentiment , that might gratify a corrupt mind , or , in the least de gree , offend the eye or car of ...
... youth ; and to make strong and durable impressions on their minds . * The Compiler has been careful to avoid every expression and sentiment , that might gratify a corrupt mind , or , in the least de gree , offend the eye or car of ...
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... youth is committed SECTION II . Distinctness . In the next place , to being well heard and clearly understood , distinctness of articulation contributes more than mere loudness of sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill even a ...
... youth is committed SECTION II . Distinctness . In the next place , to being well heard and clearly understood , distinctness of articulation contributes more than mere loudness of sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill even a ...
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... youth . Whatever useful or engaging endowments we possess , virtue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . Sincerity and truth form the ...
... youth . Whatever useful or engaging endowments we possess , virtue is requisite , in order to their shining with proper lustre . Virtuous youth gradually brings forward accomplished and flourishing manhood . Sincerity and truth form the ...
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... youth to gray hairs , and from the peasant to the prince . Riches and pleasures , are the chief temptations to crimina deeds . Yet those riches , when obtained , may very possibly overwhelm us with unforeseen miseries . Those pleasures ...
... youth to gray hairs , and from the peasant to the prince . Riches and pleasures , are the chief temptations to crimina deeds . Yet those riches , when obtained , may very possibly overwhelm us with unforeseen miseries . Those pleasures ...
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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.