The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... light by day , and the moon and the stars to give light by night . He made the beasts of the field and the fowl that flies in the air , and the fish that swim in the sea . He made us all , and in the BIBLE he. 4 THE BIBLE . THE BIBLE.
... light by day , and the moon and the stars to give light by night . He made the beasts of the field and the fowl that flies in the air , and the fish that swim in the sea . He made us all , and in the BIBLE he. 4 THE BIBLE . THE BIBLE.
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... light ; might ; world ; beast ; fowls ; swim guide ; friend ; young ; heart ; field . LESSON V. THE LAW . THE Law of God is in the Bible . It is there laid down in words so plain that a child may know what it means , and those who would ...
... light ; might ; world ; beast ; fowls ; swim guide ; friend ; young ; heart ; field . LESSON V. THE LAW . THE Law of God is in the Bible . It is there laid down in words so plain that a child may know what it means , and those who would ...
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... light on his hand to pick up crumbs which the boy held out for him to eat . It was a very pretty bird , and was loved by all the family so much that they would let it hop on the table where they were eating , and each one wanted to let ...
... light on his hand to pick up crumbs which the boy held out for him to eat . It was a very pretty bird , and was loved by all the family so much that they would let it hop on the table where they were eating , and each one wanted to let ...
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... light . She saw that Susan had a perfect right to take the seat in question , and that she had no right to require her to give it up . She knew that if she had asked Susan for the seat in a polite manner , she would have given it to her ...
... light . She saw that Susan had a perfect right to take the seat in question , and that she had no right to require her to give it up . She knew that if she had asked Susan for the seat in a polite manner , she would have given it to her ...
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... light heart , all the lighter for the victory gained by him in the moral battle that was fought in his own bosom . Such are the victories which make men heroes in the sight of God . THE SABBATH BELLS : FOR A LITTLE CHILD . LISTEN ...
... light heart , all the lighter for the victory gained by him in the moral battle that was fought in his own bosom . Such are the victories which make men heroes in the sight of God . THE SABBATH BELLS : FOR A LITTLE CHILD . LISTEN ...
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Common terms and phrases
afraid ANACREON apple asked better Bible brother called CASABIANCA Charles child Columbus COMMANDMENT COMMODUS David dear Dear Mary Declension edition Eliza father Fcap feel flax flowers George Gilbert girl give GOWER STREET GRAMMAR Greek ground happy hear heart Hymn ILIAD James John and Jane keep knew lamb Latin LATIN LANGUAGE learning to read LESSON little birds little boy live look Lord Lucy Mary Matilda morning mother nest never night nosegay Ovid parents play playmate pleasant poor pray pretty Provost of Eton robin Sabbath day seat selfish sing sister smile song soon sorry Speak gently Spell and define sure Susan sweet sweet kiss swim Tacitus taught teacher tell tenth commandment thing Thou shalt thought told took tree TUCKFIELD'S TUNE-BOOK uncle walk wanted wicked boy William wish wool words wrong turning young
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...