The Twin Sisters; Or, The Advantages of ReligionJ. Harris, 1807 - 208 Seiten |
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... rules , that are not willing to acknowledge the efficacy of Religion , in the hour of death , or on a bed of sickness ; though they are inclined to put off all thoughts of it till that awful period . But in this short history will be seen.
... rules , that are not willing to acknowledge the efficacy of Religion , in the hour of death , or on a bed of sickness ; though they are inclined to put off all thoughts of it till that awful period . But in this short history will be seen.
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... : yet , as , after having observed a charming view of Nature reflected in a mirror , where each object , though lessened to our sight , is distinctly seen , and bears its due proportion to the whole , we are vi PREFACE .
... : yet , as , after having observed a charming view of Nature reflected in a mirror , where each object , though lessened to our sight , is distinctly seen , and bears its due proportion to the whole , we are vi PREFACE .
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... seen , no carriages , and no people walking about , as there are in London ; the country is very dull , " 66 " O , I am sure we shall like it , " said Ellen , with great eagerness ; " for we have seen nothing but houses and carriages ...
... seen , no carriages , and no people walking about , as there are in London ; the country is very dull , " 66 " O , I am sure we shall like it , " said Ellen , with great eagerness ; " for we have seen nothing but houses and carriages ...
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... with Mamma . ” ever seen . -- Martin , as she conducted them down stairs , was full of her instructions respecting their be- haviour at the breakfast table : - " Remember , " 20 said she , " what I have told you THE TWIN SISTERS . 19.
... with Mamma . ” ever seen . -- Martin , as she conducted them down stairs , was full of her instructions respecting their be- haviour at the breakfast table : - " Remember , " 20 said she , " what I have told you THE TWIN SISTERS . 19.
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... appearance of poverty which they exhibited . They had never seen any of their fellow - creatures living in such misery , and it seemed to make a deep impres- sion on their minds . " What is the reason 24 THE TWIN SISTERS .
... appearance of poverty which they exhibited . They had never seen any of their fellow - creatures living in such misery , and it seemed to make a deep impres- sion on their minds . " What is the reason 24 THE TWIN SISTERS .
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Seite 14 - And lively cheer, of vigour born, The thoughtless day, the easy night, The spirits pure, the slumbers light That fly th
Seite 177 - True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise; it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and, in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions; it loves shade and solitude, and naturally haunts groves and fountains, fields and meadows; in short, it feels...
Seite 128 - And ev'ry action prove my thanks sincere ! Grant me, great God, a heart to Thee inclin'd: Increase my faith, and rectify my mind : Teach me betimes to tread thy sacred ways, And to thy service consecrate my days. Still as thro' life's perplexing maze I stray, Be Thou the guiding star to mark my way. Conduct the steps of my unguarded youth, And point their motions to the paths of Truth. Protect me by thy providential care, And warn my soul to shun the Tempter's snare. Thro...
Seite 208 - Who flourish'd long in tender bliss, and rear'd A numerous offspring, lovely like themselves, And good, the grace of all the country round.
Seite 170 - But if there's an hereafter— And that there is, Conscience, uninfluenc'd And suffer'd to speak out, tells every man— Then must it be an awful thing to die ; More horrid yet to die by one's own hand ! Self-murder!
Seite 147 - Go then, my Friend, nor let thy candid breast Condemn me, if I check the plausive string ; Go to the wayward world ; complete the rest ; Be, what the purest Muse would wish to sing. Be still thyself; that open path of Truth, Which led thee here, let Manhood firm pursue; Retain the sweet simplicity of Youth, And, all thy Virtue dictates, dare to do. Still scorn, with conscious pride, the mask of Art; On Vice's front let fearful Caution lour, And teach the diffident, discreeter part Of knaves that...
Seite 28 - Hail Universal Goodness ! in full stream For ever flowing Through earth, air, sea, to all things that have life; From all that live on earth, in air, and sea, The great community of nature's sons, To Thee, first Father, ceaseless praise ascend, And in the general hymn my grateful voice Be duly heard, among thy works, not least Nor lowest; with intelligence informed, To know thee and adore: with freedom crowned, Where virtue leads, to follow and be blest. Oh, whether by thy prime decree...