Introduction to the English Reader, Or A Selection of Pieces: In Prose and Poetry ... To Which, by the Aid of a Key, is Scrupulously Applied Mr. Walker's Pronunciation ...Lincoln & Edmands, 1831 - 168 էջ |
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... mothers , 2. Respect and affection due from pupils to their tutors , 3. On filial piety , 4. Love between brothers and sisters , Sect . 1. The eagle , ib . 45 46 · · 6. Ingratitude to our Supreme Benefac'tor is highly cul- pable , 7 ...
... mothers , 2. Respect and affection due from pupils to their tutors , 3. On filial piety , 4. Love between brothers and sisters , Sect . 1. The eagle , ib . 45 46 · · 6. Ingratitude to our Supreme Benefac'tor is highly cul- pable , 7 ...
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... mother , both very old , were unable to save themselves by flight . 4. Filial tenderness triumphed over every other conside- ration . " Where , " cried the generous youths , " shall we find a more precious treasure than they are who ...
... mother , both very old , were unable to save themselves by flight . 4. Filial tenderness triumphed over every other conside- ration . " Where , " cried the generous youths , " shall we find a more precious treasure than they are who ...
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... mother . " " Your 6. The governour was greatly moved by this instance of filial sensibility , and could not refrain from tears . father , " said he , " has been in the army ; has he no pen- sion ? " " No , " replied the youth ; " he has ...
... mother . " " Your 6. The governour was greatly moved by this instance of filial sensibility , and could not refrain from tears . father , " said he , " has been in the army ; has he no pen- sion ? " " No , " replied the youth ; " he has ...
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... mother had not tended him more carefully in his infancy , than he tended his young apple - tree . 6. His brother , Mō'şès , did not imitate his exăm'ple . He spent a great deal of time on a mount that was near , throw- ing stones at the ...
... mother had not tended him more carefully in his infancy , than he tended his young apple - tree . 6. His brother , Mō'şès , did not imitate his exăm'ple . He spent a great deal of time on a mount that was near , throw- ing stones at the ...
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... mother . Far be it from Scip'i - ō to purchase any pleasure at the expense of virtue , § hōn'cur , and the hap- piness of an honest man ! No ; I have kept her for you in order to make you a present worthy of you , and of me . only ...
... mother . Far be it from Scip'i - ō to purchase any pleasure at the expense of virtue , § hōn'cur , and the hap- piness of an honest man ! No ; I have kept her for you in order to make you a present worthy of you , and of me . only ...
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Էջ 147 - And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3...
Էջ 86 - I voluntarily offered him all my money for one. I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers, and sisters; and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much for it as it was worth. This put me in mind what good things I might have bought with the rest of the money ; and they laughed at me so much for my folly, that I cried with. vexation, and the reflection gave me more chagrin...
Էջ 108 - Nor love thy life, nor hate; but what thou liv'st Live well; how long or short, permit to Heaven: And now prepare thee for another sight.
Էջ 138 - And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes. In works of labour or of skill I would be busy too: For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. In books, or work, or healthful play Let my first years be past, That I may give for every day Some good account at last.
Էջ 130 - HAPPY the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air, In his own ground. Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter fire.
Էջ 150 - O may these thoughts possess my breast, ' Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ! ' Nor let my weaker passions dare 'Consent to sin, for God is there.
Էջ 134 - The young who labour and the old who rest. Is any sick ? the Man of Ross relieves, Prescribes, attends, the med'cine makes and gives. Is there a variance ? enter but his door, Balk'd are the courts, and contest is no more ; Despairing quacks with curses fled the place, And vile attorneys, now a useless race.
Էջ 131 - Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter, fire. Blest, who can unconcern'dly find Hours, days, and years, slide soft away In health of body; peace of mind; Quiet by day; Sound sleep by night; study and ease Together mix'd; sweet recreation, And innocence, which most does please With meditation.
Էջ 134 - Or in proud falls magnificently lost, But clear and artless, pouring through the plain Health to the sick, and solace to the swain. Whose causeway parts the vale with shady rows ? Whose seats the weary traveller repose ? Who tanght that heaven-directed spire to rise ? ' The Man of Ross,
Էջ 134 - But clear and artless, pouring through the plain, Health to the sick, and solace to the swain. Whose causeway parts the vale with shady rows ? Whose seats the weary traveller repose ? Who taught that Heaven-directed spire to rise ? " The Man of Ross," each lisping babe replies. Behold the Market-place, with poor o'erspread, The Man of Ross...