Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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... Labour ; she was seduced by Intem- perance , and died of disease . Contentment , in the absence of her sister , gave herself up to the enticements of Sloth , and was never heard of after ; while Labour , who could have no enjoyment ...
... Labour ; she was seduced by Intem- perance , and died of disease . Contentment , in the absence of her sister , gave herself up to the enticements of Sloth , and was never heard of after ; while Labour , who could have no enjoyment ...
Page 79
... labour and intenseness of meditation . The wise and active conquer difficulties By daring to attempt them : -sloth and folly Shiver and shrink at sight of toil and hazard , And make th ' impossibility they fear . Action keeps the soul ...
... labour and intenseness of meditation . The wise and active conquer difficulties By daring to attempt them : -sloth and folly Shiver and shrink at sight of toil and hazard , And make th ' impossibility they fear . Action keeps the soul ...
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... labour ; and which has accordingly been dedicated , both by Jews and Christians , in all ages , to the service of the Deity : now the keeping of one day in seven holy , is of admirable service to a state , considered merely as a civil ...
... labour ; and which has accordingly been dedicated , both by Jews and Christians , in all ages , to the service of the Deity : now the keeping of one day in seven holy , is of admirable service to a state , considered merely as a civil ...
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