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... light ; and which recommenda great variety of moral duties , by the excellence of their nature , and the happy effects they produce . These subjects are exhibited in a style and manner which are calculated to arrest the atten- tion of ...
... light ; and which recommenda great variety of moral duties , by the excellence of their nature , and the happy effects they produce . These subjects are exhibited in a style and manner which are calculated to arrest the atten- tion of ...
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... light in comparison of those inward distresses of mind , occasioned by folly , by passion , and by guilt . 7. No station is so high , no power so great , no character so un- blemished , as to exempt men from the attacks of rashness , ma ...
... light in comparison of those inward distresses of mind , occasioned by folly , by passion , and by guilt . 7. No station is so high , no power so great , no character so un- blemished , as to exempt men from the attacks of rashness , ma ...
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... light of day : not like the aromatick gale , which sometimes feasts the sense ; but like the ordinary breeze , which purifies the air , and renders it healthful . 7. The happiness of every man depends more upon the state of his own mind ...
... light of day : not like the aromatick gale , which sometimes feasts the sense ; but like the ordinary breeze , which purifies the air , and renders it healthful . 7. The happiness of every man depends more upon the state of his own mind ...
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... light covers her face . Observe the progress of her votaries ; be silent and attentive . " 5. After I had noticed a variety of objects , I turned my eye towards the multitudes who were climbing the steep ascent ; and Part 1 . observed ...
... light covers her face . Observe the progress of her votaries ; be silent and attentive . " 5. After I had noticed a variety of objects , I turned my eye towards the multitudes who were climbing the steep ascent ; and Part 1 . observed ...
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... light ; and finding that it pro- ceeded from the cottage of a hermit , he called humbly at the door , and obtained admission . The old man set before him such provi- sions as he had collected for himself , on which Obidah fed with ...
... light ; and finding that it pro- ceeded from the cottage of a hermit , he called humbly at the door , and obtained admission . The old man set before him such provi- sions as he had collected for himself , on which Obidah fed with ...
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