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... preceptor express his sentiments , and then he proceeded to show them the evil of their conduct . " Unhappy boys , " said he , " you have grievously offended this morning , and that not only myself , but God . Only reflect for one mo ...
... preceptor express his sentiments , and then he proceeded to show them the evil of their conduct . " Unhappy boys , " said he , " you have grievously offended this morning , and that not only myself , but God . Only reflect for one mo ...
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... preceptor , " and such , as I said before , are the sentiments of the others . They all deplore the error of their sons in the most tender lan- guage , and they all earnestly request me to retain them under my care . I feel that if I do ...
... preceptor , " and such , as I said before , are the sentiments of the others . They all deplore the error of their sons in the most tender lan- guage , and they all earnestly request me to retain them under my care . I feel that if I do ...
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... preceptor , by such conduct . Your present and future happiness depends , in a great measure , upon your conduct now ; for the character of boys in general only shadows forth that which they will be when grown up to manhood . " As Mr ...
... preceptor , by such conduct . Your present and future happiness depends , in a great measure , upon your conduct now ; for the character of boys in general only shadows forth that which they will be when grown up to manhood . " As Mr ...
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... preceptor concluded his admonitions , and I have every rea- son to believe that he ever held him in high estimation ; but I fear he did not profit by his instructions in the best sense of the word . have met him several times , but his ...
... preceptor concluded his admonitions , and I have every rea- son to believe that he ever held him in high estimation ; but I fear he did not profit by his instructions in the best sense of the word . have met him several times , but his ...
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... preceptor much anxiety . There was scarce one in the whole group but what had his follies , which demanded correction : no , not even the Philosopher ! My besetting sin was vanity . And this was no wonder , for young heads are easily ...
... preceptor much anxiety . There was scarce one in the whole group but what had his follies , which demanded correction : no , not even the Philosopher ! My besetting sin was vanity . And this was no wonder , for young heads are easily ...
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Page 13 - I would not enter on my list of friends (Though graced with polished manners and fine sense. Yet wanting sensibility) the man Who needlessly sets foot upon a worm.
Page 127 - Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.
Page 46 - OF all the causes which conspire to blind Man's erring judgment, and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is pride, the never-failing vice of fools.
Page 97 - The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever : the judgments of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold : sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb. Moreover by them 'is thy servant warned : and in...
Page 122 - There's a dance of leaves in that aspen bower, There's a titter of winds in that beechen tree, There's a smile on the fruit and a smile on the flower, And a laugh from the brook that runs to the sea.
Page 97 - The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul : the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart : the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Page 131 - Make boot upon the summer's velvet buds, Which pillage they with merry march bring home To the tent-royal of their emperor ; Who, busied in his majesty...
Page 138 - For him, the Spring Distils her dews, and from the silken gem Its lucid leaves unfolds : for him, the hand Of Autumn tinges every fertile branch With blooming gold, and blushes like the morn.
Page 14 - Mercy to him that shows it is the rule And righteous limitation of its act, By which Heaven moves in pardoning guilty man : And he that shows none, being ripe in years, And conscious of the outrage he commits, Shall seek it, and not find it, in his turn.
Page 138 - Each passing hour sheds tribute from her wings; And still new beauties meet his lonely walk, And loves unfelt attract him. Not a breeze Flies o'er the meadow, not a cloud imbibes The setting sun's effulgence, not a strain From all the tenants of the warbling shade Ascends, but whence his bosom can partake Fresh pleasure, unreproved.