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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... tion , but from whom they received no encourage- of their offspring ; and although this may not be strictly true , yet the story itself proves that the people of these countries are accustomed to look to the disposal of their children ...
... tion , but from whom they received no encourage- of their offspring ; and although this may not be strictly true , yet the story itself proves that the people of these countries are accustomed to look to the disposal of their children ...
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... tion would be thrown over such visitors , otherwise their curiosity might expose them to great incon- veniences . On this healthful spot an hospital might be reared , which would attract many who cannot obtain competent assistance from ...
... tion would be thrown over such visitors , otherwise their curiosity might expose them to great incon- veniences . On this healthful spot an hospital might be reared , which would attract many who cannot obtain competent assistance from ...
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... tion , and to raise degraded man from the abasement into which he is plunged by abject and ruinous ignorance . POETRY AND FACT . E. The author of " Yamoeden " inquires : - Know ye the Indian warrior race ? How their form springs in ...
... tion , and to raise degraded man from the abasement into which he is plunged by abject and ruinous ignorance . POETRY AND FACT . E. The author of " Yamoeden " inquires : - Know ye the Indian warrior race ? How their form springs in ...
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... tion . Under the old system there was scarcely a single transaction without a little spice of false- hood and hypocrisy , not from any fault in the foreigner or in the native merchant , but because the officials were determined to admit ...
... tion . Under the old system there was scarcely a single transaction without a little spice of false- hood and hypocrisy , not from any fault in the foreigner or in the native merchant , but because the officials were determined to admit ...
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... tion from the Count , when he reached Copenhagen , had so happy an effect , that a royal ordonnance was passed , dated August 7th , 1739 , securing liberty and protection to the Brethren in preaching to the slaves in the Danish colonies ...
... tion from the Count , when he reached Copenhagen , had so happy an effect , that a royal ordonnance was passed , dated August 7th , 1739 , securing liberty and protection to the Brethren in preaching to the slaves in the Danish colonies ...
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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.