The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... called the Golden Rule : 66 Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you , do ye even so unto them . " If children and all others would live and love each other as this rule directs , this world would be a very happy world . There ...
... called the Golden Rule : 66 Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you , do ye even so unto them . " If children and all others would live and love each other as this rule directs , this world would be a very happy world . There ...
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... called him " Selfish Peter , " because he loved his own comfort , more than any thing else . It was not right in the boys to call him by this or any other bad name , for if they had been kind to him , when he was unkind to them ...
... called him " Selfish Peter , " because he loved his own comfort , more than any thing else . It was not right in the boys to call him by this or any other bad name , for if they had been kind to him , when he was unkind to them ...
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... and he knew that if he did not correct his children for doing wrong , they would grow up in sin , and become worse and worse , as they became older . He called James to his room , and after he 14 THE PENITENT CHILD . THE PENITENT CHILD.
... and he knew that if he did not correct his children for doing wrong , they would grow up in sin , and become worse and worse , as they became older . He called James to his room , and after he 14 THE PENITENT CHILD . THE PENITENT CHILD.
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Gorham Dummer Abbott. He called James to his room , and after he had spoken to him of the wrong he had done , he said that he must punish him . James said that he knew he had done wrong , and he was very sorry , but it was right that his ...
Gorham Dummer Abbott. He called James to his room , and after he had spoken to him of the wrong he had done , he said that he must punish him . James said that he knew he had done wrong , and he was very sorry , but it was right that his ...
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... called a comma , rest long enough to count one , and when you find a pause like this ( ; ) called a semicolon , rest a little longer . A colon is made with two dots ( :) , and a period is a full stop ( . ) , when you should let your ...
... called a comma , rest long enough to count one , and when you find a pause like this ( ; ) called a semicolon , rest a little longer . A colon is made with two dots ( :) , and a period is a full stop ( . ) , when you should let your ...
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Popular passages
Page 114 - THE boy stood on the burning deck, Whence all but him had fled ; The flame that lit the battle's wreck, Shone round him o'er the dead. Yet beautiful and bright he stood, As born to rule the storm ; A creature of heroic blood, A proud, though child-like form.
Page 125 - A coat of mail that need not fear The downward point of many a spear That he hung on its margin far and near Where a rock could rear its head. He went to the windows of those who slept, And over each pane like a fairy crept. Wherever he breathed, wherever he...
Page 16 - Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth : make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Page 54 - Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.
Page 16 - The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Page 124 - THE Frost looked forth one still, clear night, And whispered, " Now I shall be out of sight ; So through the valley and over the height, In silence I'll take my way. I will not go on like that blustering train, — The wind and the snow, the hail and the rain, Who make so much bustle and noise in vain, But I'll be as busy as they...
Page 6 - I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Page 57 - SPEAK gently ! it is better far To rule by love than fear ; Speak gently ! let not harsh words mar The good we might do here.
Page 15 - To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Page 114 - And shouted but once more aloud, 'My father! must I stay?' While o'er him fast, through sail and shroud, The wreathing fires made way. They...