Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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Thomas Tomkins. FEAR . THE mind which is subject to fear can seldom be serene . If we preserve ourselves free from the sense of guilt , and live in the practice of truth , it will enable us to maintain a constant presence of mind , which ...
Thomas Tomkins. FEAR . THE mind which is subject to fear can seldom be serene . If we preserve ourselves free from the sense of guilt , and live in the practice of truth , it will enable us to maintain a constant presence of mind , which ...
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... fear , This was the wisdom ancient sages taught , This was the sov'reign good they justly sought ; This to no place or climate is confin'd , But the free native produce of the mind . Let coward Guilt , with pallid Fear , To shelt'ring ...
... fear , This was the wisdom ancient sages taught , This was the sov'reign good they justly sought ; This to no place or climate is confin'd , But the free native produce of the mind . Let coward Guilt , with pallid Fear , To shelt'ring ...
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... fear , are very few . So little company , you say , Yet fond of home from day to day ? How do you shun detraction's rod ? I doubt your neighbours think you odd ! CONTENT . I commune with myself at night , And ask my heart if all be ...
... fear , are very few . So little company , you say , Yet fond of home from day to day ? How do you shun detraction's rod ? I doubt your neighbours think you odd ! CONTENT . I commune with myself at night , And ask my heart if all be ...
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