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Page xiii
... spirit of the sentiments which he is to pronounce . For to lay the emphasis with ex- act propriety , is a constant exercise of good sense and atten- tion . It is far from being an inconsiderable " attainment .. it is one of the most ...
... spirit of the sentiments which he is to pronounce . For to lay the emphasis with ex- act propriety , is a constant exercise of good sense and atten- tion . It is far from being an inconsiderable " attainment .. it is one of the most ...
Page xiv
... spirit , beauty , and harmony of delivery consist . The limits of this introduction , do not admit of examples , to illustrate the variety of tones belonging to the different pas- sions and emotions , We shall , however , select one ...
... spirit , beauty , and harmony of delivery consist . The limits of this introduction , do not admit of examples , to illustrate the variety of tones belonging to the different pas- sions and emotions , We shall , however , select one ...
Page xv
... spirit of the author's sentiments , as well as into the meaning of his words , we shall not fail to deliver the words in properly varied tones . For there are few people who speak English without a provincial note , that have not an ...
... spirit of the author's sentiments , as well as into the meaning of his words , we shall not fail to deliver the words in properly varied tones . For there are few people who speak English without a provincial note , that have not an ...
Page xviii
... spirits , who , by long custom , have contract . in the body habits of lust , and sensuality " ; malicé , and re- venge ; an aversion to every thing that is good , just` , and Jaudable ' , are naturally seasoned and prepared for pain ...
... spirits , who , by long custom , have contract . in the body habits of lust , and sensuality " ; malicé , and re- venge ; an aversion to every thing that is good , just` , and Jaudable ' , are naturally seasoned and prepared for pain ...
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... spirit , and moderate expectations , are excellent safeguards of the mind , in this uncertain and changing state . There is nothing , except simplicity of intention , and purity of principle , that can stand the test of near approach ...
... spirit , and moderate expectations , are excellent safeguards of the mind , in this uncertain and changing state . There is nothing , except simplicity of intention , and purity of principle , that can stand the test of near approach ...
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Page 203 - want spectators, God want praise} Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth Unseen, both when we wake and when we sleep. All these .with ceaseless praise his works behold, Both day and night. How often, from the steep Of echoing hill, or thicket have we heard Celestial voices to the midnight air, Sole, or responsive each- to others* note,
Page 31 - If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink. He that planted the ear, shall he not hear ? He that formed the eye, shall he not see ? I have been young, and now I am old ; yet have I never
Page 228 - dispute ; From the centre all round to the sea,. I am lord of the fowl and the brute. Oh ! solitude ! where are the charms, That sages have seen in thy face f Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.
Page 239 - Repeats the story of her birth : Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, .And spread the truth from pole to pole. What tho' in solemn silence all Move round the dark terrestrial ball 1
Page 202 - obey ; so God ordains. With thee conversing I forget all time ; All seasons and their change, all please alike, Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds; pleasant the sun When first on this delightful land he spreads
Page 190 - obey ; so God ordains. With thee conversing I forget all time ; All seasons and their change, all please alike, Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds; pleasant the sun "When first on this delightful land he spreads
Page 234 - Fountains, and ye that warble as ye flow ^Melodious murmurs, warbling tune his praise* Join voices all ye living souls ; ye birds, That singing up to heaven's gate ascend, Bear on your wings, and in your notes his praise. Ye that in waters glide, and ye that walk
Page 67 - far from me vanity and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with food convenient for me : lest I be full, and deny thee ; and" say, who is the Lord ? or lest I be poor, and steal ; and take