Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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... tender sentiments , and convinced of the superior excellence and dignity of an unblemished conduct , we cannot bear , that those , who are dear to us , should be ignorant or depraved . It is my ardent wish to see you all , my young ...
... tender sentiments , and convinced of the superior excellence and dignity of an unblemished conduct , we cannot bear , that those , who are dear to us , should be ignorant or depraved . It is my ardent wish to see you all , my young ...
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Thomas Tomkins. truly heroic action . It discovered so tender , so benevolent a nature , a mind so fortified against pain , a heart so over- flowing with generous sentiments to relieve before himself , in opposition to the ... tender, so ...
Thomas Tomkins. truly heroic action . It discovered so tender , so benevolent a nature , a mind so fortified against pain , a heart so over- flowing with generous sentiments to relieve before himself , in opposition to the ... tender, so ...
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... tender but a cheerful guest ; Nor always in the gloomy cell Of life consuming sorrow dwell ; For sorrow , long indulg'd and slow , Is to Humanity a foe ; And grief , that makes the heart its prey , Wears sensibility away . Then comes ...
... tender but a cheerful guest ; Nor always in the gloomy cell Of life consuming sorrow dwell ; For sorrow , long indulg'd and slow , Is to Humanity a foe ; And grief , that makes the heart its prey , Wears sensibility away . Then comes ...
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