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... becomes so occupied sometimes with the bustle and consequence of dying , that he almost forgets to think of death . As even the most abject criminals have to the last that pre- vailing desire of human applause which leaves man only with ...
... becomes so occupied sometimes with the bustle and consequence of dying , that he almost forgets to think of death . As even the most abject criminals have to the last that pre- vailing desire of human applause which leaves man only with ...
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... become happy . Strange , as well as most lamentably mistaken , are the schemes of enjoyment all promise and no reality -resorted to by those who neglect the only pursuit that gives dignity to life , and who undervalue that ...
... become happy . Strange , as well as most lamentably mistaken , are the schemes of enjoyment all promise and no reality -resorted to by those who neglect the only pursuit that gives dignity to life , and who undervalue that ...
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... himself has wrought . Most undoubtedly the highest wisdom is to be happy ; and it seems desirable , therefore , to ascertain indisputably who has succeeded best in becoming so , and also in continuing to enjoy the 14 ON THE TRUE USE.
... himself has wrought . Most undoubtedly the highest wisdom is to be happy ; and it seems desirable , therefore , to ascertain indisputably who has succeeded best in becoming so , and also in continuing to enjoy the 14 ON THE TRUE USE.
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Catherine Sinclair. becoming so , and also in continuing to enjoy the truest felicity . Men attempting without the sanction of God and their own consciences to derive enjoyment from all the unbridled indul- gences of selfishness and ...
Catherine Sinclair. becoming so , and also in continuing to enjoy the truest felicity . Men attempting without the sanction of God and their own consciences to derive enjoyment from all the unbridled indul- gences of selfishness and ...
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... become my enemy . It is my resolution to sleep in the carriage during the remainder of my journey . " Almost equally sad and forlorn are the eloquent letters of Gibbon to Lord Sheffield , which betray in very striking colours , amidst ...
... become my enemy . It is my resolution to sleep in the carriage during the remainder of my journey . " Almost equally sad and forlorn are the eloquent letters of Gibbon to Lord Sheffield , which betray in very striking colours , amidst ...
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Page 121 - FRIEND after friend departs; Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts,' That finds not here an end; Were this frail world our only rest, Living or dying, none were blest.
Page 81 - THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers : Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours.
Page 154 - A noble army: men and boys, The matron and the maid ; Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, In robes of light arrayed. They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain : O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train.
Page 19 - Historical Treasury; comprising a General Introductory Outline of Universal History, Ancient and Modern, and a Series of separate Histories of every principal Nation that exists ; their Rise, Progress, and Present Condition, the Moral and Social Character of their respective inhabitants, their Religion, Manners and Customs, &c.
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Page 16 - OF PLANTS; Including all the Plants which are now found in, or have been introduced into, Great Britain ; giving their Natural History, accompanied by such descriptions, engraved figures, and elementary details, as may enable a beginner, who is a mere English reader, to discover the name of every Plant which he may find in flower, and acquire all the information respecting it which is useful and interesting.
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Page 25 - Lonely, I no longer roam, Like the cloud, the wind, the wave ; Where you dwell, shall be my home, Where you die, shall be my grave...
Page 138 - Within that awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries! Happiest they of human race, To whom God has granted grace To read, to fear, to hope, to pray, To lift the latch, and force the way; And better had they ne'er been born, Who read, to doubt, or read to scorn.
Page 321 - We watched her breathing through the night, Her breathing soft and low, As in her breast the wave of life Kept heaving to and fro. So silently we seemed to speak, So slowly moved about As we had lent her half our powers To eke her living out. Our very hopes belied our fears , Our fears our hopes belied — We thought her dying when she slept And sleeping when she died.