The Journal of Civilization: Established for the Promotion of Civilization at Home and Abroad; and for the Record of Geographical Discovery, Colonization, and Missionary Enterpriseproprietors, 1851 |
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... produce strik- ing varieties , mental and bodily ; and yet , by the force of true civilization , even the most degraded race may gradually be restored to the noblest standard which human nature is capable of at- taining . The original ...
... produce strik- ing varieties , mental and bodily ; and yet , by the force of true civilization , even the most degraded race may gradually be restored to the noblest standard which human nature is capable of at- taining . The original ...
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... produce tares . The reader will smile , perhaps , when we tell him that the Desert to which we refer is the House - tops ! Let him smile , but " not in scorn ; " for it is on the House - tops that , in numberless instances , the first ...
... produce tares . The reader will smile , perhaps , when we tell him that the Desert to which we refer is the House - tops ! Let him smile , but " not in scorn ; " for it is on the House - tops that , in numberless instances , the first ...
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... produces leaves , the branches being bare . An infusion of these leaves is a good substitute for tea , having much ... produced , and unpalat- able to European tastes . Polack , vol . i . pp . 277 and 281. - Hawkesworth , vol . i . p ...
... produces leaves , the branches being bare . An infusion of these leaves is a good substitute for tea , having much ... produced , and unpalat- able to European tastes . Polack , vol . i . pp . 277 and 281. - Hawkesworth , vol . i . p ...
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... produced three dol- lars ; and he , whose whole income was spent in the cause of religion , and was therefore always kept low , added two ducats , making their whole stock about thirty - one shillings and sixpence . Such was the first ...
... produced three dol- lars ; and he , whose whole income was spent in the cause of religion , and was therefore always kept low , added two ducats , making their whole stock about thirty - one shillings and sixpence . Such was the first ...
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... produced by this savage fashion . When the wooden encumbrance is displaced , the lower lip is seen protruded and depressed , laying bare the teeth , which are by the continual pres- sure pushed far inwards , and consequently soon run to ...
... produced by this savage fashion . When the wooden encumbrance is displaced , the lower lip is seen protruded and depressed , laying bare the teeth , which are by the continual pres- sure pushed far inwards , and consequently soon run to ...
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Էջ 168 - He paused, as if revolving in his soul Some weighty matter, then, with fervent voice And an impassioned majesty, exclaimed — " O for the coming of that glorious time When, prizing knowledge as her noblest wealth And best protection, this imperial Realm, While she exacts allegiance, shall admit An obligation, on her part, to teach Them who are born to serve her and obey ; Binding herself by statute to secure For all the children whom her soil maintains The rudiments of letters, and inform The mind...
Էջ 258 - He heard it, but he heeded not — his eyes Were with his heart, and that was far away; He recked not of the life he lost nor prize, But where his rude hut by the Danube lay: There were his young barbarians all at play, There was their Dacian mother — he, their sire, Butchered to make a Roman holiday.
Էջ 173 - One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear, When they reached the hall door, and the charger stood near; So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung ! — "She is won ! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur ! They'll have fleet steeds that follow !
Էջ 80 - Then in a moment to my view The stranger darted from disguise \ The tokens in his hands I knew, My Saviour stood before mine eyes ; He spake ; and my poor name he named : " Of me thou hast not been ashamed ; These deeds shall thy memorial be ; Fear not, thou didst them unto me.
Էջ 142 - But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise ; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes. Let love through all your actions run, And all your words be mild ; Live like the blessed virgin's Son, That sweet and lovely child.
Էջ 142 - There's not a plant or flower below But makes Thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne.
Էջ 142 - WHATEVER brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home ; Where sisters dwell and brothers meet, Quarrels should never come. Birds in their little nests agree : And 'tis a shameful sight, When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.
Էջ 80 - A poor wayfaring man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief, That I could never answer
Էջ 80 - That crust was manna to my taste. I spied him, where a fountain burst Clear from the rock ; his strength was gone ; The heedless water...
Էջ 116 - For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.