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Page 45
... means of obtaining the same end . We then relax our vig- our , and resolve no longer to be terrified with crimes at a dis tance ; but rely upon our own constancy , and venture to approach what we resolve never to touch . We thus enter ...
... means of obtaining the same end . We then relax our vig- our , and resolve no longer to be terrified with crimes at a dis tance ; but rely upon our own constancy , and venture to approach what we resolve never to touch . We thus enter ...
Page 47
... means for attaining it ? 6 It is therefore an unspeakable blessing , to be born in those parts of the world , where wisdom and knowledge flourish ; though , it must be confessed , there are , even in these parts , several poor ...
... means for attaining it ? 6 It is therefore an unspeakable blessing , to be born in those parts of the world , where wisdom and knowledge flourish ; though , it must be confessed , there are , even in these parts , several poor ...
Page 48
... means soever it may be conferred upon us , is the gift of Him who is the great Author of good , and the Father of mercies . 3 If gratitude , when exerted towards one another , mat- urally produces a very pleasing sensation in the mind ...
... means soever it may be conferred upon us , is the gift of Him who is the great Author of good , and the Father of mercies . 3 If gratitude , when exerted towards one another , mat- urally produces a very pleasing sensation in the mind ...
Page 49
... means of the fierce and desperate passions , which he allows to rage in his soul . 4. Those evil spirits that inhabit the regions of misery , are represented as delighting in revenge and cruelty . But all that is great and good in the ...
... means of the fierce and desperate passions , which he allows to rage in his soul . 4. Those evil spirits that inhabit the regions of misery , are represented as delighting in revenge and cruelty . But all that is great and good in the ...
Page 55
... mean con- descensions . We see it in vain either to flatter or to threat- en him ; he rests on a principle within , which we can- not shake . To this man , we may , on any occasion , safely commit our cause . He is incapable of ...
... mean con- descensions . We see it in vain either to flatter or to threat- en him ; he rests on a principle within , which we can- not shake . To this man , we may , on any occasion , safely commit our cause . He is incapable of ...
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The English Reader: Or Pieces in Prose and Verse, From the Best Writers ... Lindley Murray No preview available - 2017 |
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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.