The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... is that you do not like to play with him , perhaps you will be able to induce him to abandon his evil habits . You should say , " If my companions grow profane , I'll leave their 30 THE THIRD COMMANDMENT . THE THIRD COMMANDMENT.
... is that you do not like to play with him , perhaps you will be able to induce him to abandon his evil habits . You should say , " If my companions grow profane , I'll leave their 30 THE THIRD COMMANDMENT . THE THIRD COMMANDMENT.
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Gorham Dummer Abbott. " If my companions grow profane , I'll leave their friendship , when I hear Young sinners take Thy name in vain , And learn to curse , and learn to swear . " And then you may repeat these lines : " Why should I join ...
Gorham Dummer Abbott. " If my companions grow profane , I'll leave their friendship , when I hear Young sinners take Thy name in vain , And learn to curse , and learn to swear . " And then you may repeat these lines : " Why should I join ...
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... leave the company of any one , or of all my playmates , who were in the habit of using any words which they would be ashamed to use when their parents or teacher could hear them . In a very large school there were several boys who were ...
... leave the company of any one , or of all my playmates , who were in the habit of using any words which they would be ashamed to use when their parents or teacher could hear them . In a very large school there were several boys who were ...
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... leave him . Among the boys who often went to see Charles , there was one by the name of George , who often said to his playmates that he did not think it was right to wish for what they could not have . " But what is the harm in wishing ...
... leave him . Among the boys who often went to see Charles , there was one by the name of George , who often said to his playmates that he did not think it was right to wish for what they could not have . " But what is the harm in wishing ...
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... , on your own happiness and that of your friends ; above all , consider how God regards it . I wish you would not leave your room till you are convinced of the folly and sinfulness of the remark with THE CONTESTED SEAT . 61.
... , on your own happiness and that of your friends ; above all , consider how God regards it . I wish you would not leave your room till you are convinced of the folly and sinfulness of the remark with THE CONTESTED SEAT . 61.
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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...