The reclaimed family, by the author of 'Edwin and Mary'.1838 |
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... passed , saw David Smith happier and richer . And he began to be respected , and looked up to , by the people in his neighbourhood . Thus , prudence and sobriety elevate a man far more than brilliant talents . And then the latter is not ...
... passed , saw David Smith happier and richer . And he began to be respected , and looked up to , by the people in his neighbourhood . Thus , prudence and sobriety elevate a man far more than brilliant talents . And then the latter is not ...
Էջ 24
... aid you to accomplish the object you may have in view . " The evening of the day on which the above con- versation passed , as the family were seated round the table , on which was laid their evening repast 24 THE RECLAIMED FAMILY .
... aid you to accomplish the object you may have in view . " The evening of the day on which the above con- versation passed , as the family were seated round the table , on which was laid their evening repast 24 THE RECLAIMED FAMILY .
Էջ 71
... passed through the grade of corporal , and was promoted to the rank of serjeant . These advantages were procured him by his sobriety , and exemplary conduct . He was not only sober and orderly himself , but he endeavoured to make his ...
... passed through the grade of corporal , and was promoted to the rank of serjeant . These advantages were procured him by his sobriety , and exemplary conduct . He was not only sober and orderly himself , but he endeavoured to make his ...
Էջ 96
... passed when I was present . I went to drink tea one evening with Mrs. Read , the wife of the rich and clever sugar - boiler of that name , and there I met a country schoolmaster . The conver- sation happened to turn upon religion . Mr ...
... passed when I was present . I went to drink tea one evening with Mrs. Read , the wife of the rich and clever sugar - boiler of that name , and there I met a country schoolmaster . The conver- sation happened to turn upon religion . Mr ...
Էջ 142
... passing the well , and observing a piece of white cloth swimming on the surface of the water , stopped to take it up , and upon doing so , little Master Strange was , with his little white bib , res- cued from drowning . When he grew up ...
... passing the well , and observing a piece of white cloth swimming on the surface of the water , stopped to take it up , and upon doing so , little Master Strange was , with his little white bib , res- cued from drowning . When he grew up ...
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Էջ 34 - Soon as the evening shades prevail The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth 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.
Էջ 145 - Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Էջ 124 - On the deck the Rover takes his stand; So dark it is, they see no land. Quoth Sir Ralph, "It will be lighter soon, For there is the dawn of the rising moon.
Էջ 123 - And he fixed his eye on the darker speck. He felt the cheering power of Spring ; It made him whistle, it made him sing ; His heart was mirthful to excess, But the rover's mirth was wickedness. His eye was on the Inchcape float ; Quoth he, " My men, put out the boat, And row me to the Inchcape rock, And I'll plague the abbot of Aberbrothok.
Էջ 207 - Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
Էջ 193 - Direct, control, suggest this day All I design, or do, or say, That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite ! Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!
Էջ 125 - Now where we are I cannot tell, But I wish I could hear the Inchcape Bell. " They hear no sound ; the swell is strong ; Though the wind hath fallen, they drift along, Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock: " O Christ! it is the Inchcape Rock!
Էջ 177 - O make but trial of his love, Experience will decide How blest are they, and only they, Who in his truth confide.
Էջ 91 - When, shrivelling like a parched scroll, The flaming heavens together roll ; When louder yet, and yet more dread, Swells the high trump that wakes the dead ! Oh ! on that day, that wrathful day, When man to judgment wakes from clay, Be THOU the trembling sinner's stay, Though heaven and earth shall pass away ! HUSH'D is the harp — the Minstrel gone.
Էջ 177 - Fear him, ye saints, and you will then have nothing else to fear; make you his service your delight, your wants shall be his care.