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In matters of Religion , a subject of more importance than all other things
combined , the advisers are legion , and as various and distinct in some non -
essential particulars , as the lines of latitude and longitude . Sectarian walls tower
to the ...
In matters of Religion , a subject of more importance than all other things
combined , the advisers are legion , and as various and distinct in some non -
essential particulars , as the lines of latitude and longitude . Sectarian walls tower
to the ...
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How important , then , that first impressions , the preliminaries to a school
education , should be as pure as the unsullied sheet on which they are imprinted
, and that no foul blots deface its fair surface . How important that the mother and
the ...
How important , then , that first impressions , the preliminaries to a school
education , should be as pure as the unsullied sheet on which they are imprinted
, and that no foul blots deface its fair surface . How important that the mother and
the ...
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Teach them their importance as immortal beings , and curb their pride , by
convincing them of their dependence on God for every thing . Show them that
they must soon take the places of their fathers and mothers , on the great theatre
of life ...
Teach them their importance as immortal beings , and curb their pride , by
convincing them of their dependence on God for every thing . Show them that
they must soon take the places of their fathers and mothers , on the great theatre
of life ...
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Promote , then , as an object of primary importance , institutions for the general
diffusion of knowledge . In proportion as the structure of a ... As a very important
source of strength and security , cherish public credit . One method of preserving
it ...
Promote , then , as an object of primary importance , institutions for the general
diffusion of knowledge . In proportion as the structure of a ... As a very important
source of strength and security , cherish public credit . One method of preserving
it ...
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In August , 1775 , Mr. Henry was again chosen a delegate to the Continental
Congress , and in June of the following year , governor of his native state . He
held this important office during that and the ensuing year , but declined serving
the ...
In August , 1775 , Mr. Henry was again chosen a delegate to the Continental
Congress , and in June of the following year , governor of his native state . He
held this important office during that and the ensuing year , but declined serving
the ...
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