The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... pretty place , and those children who have a taste for working in it , and who love to see the roses and other flowers as they are in bloom , will not be so fond of those low and evil sports in which some children take pleasure . But it ...
... pretty place , and those children who have a taste for working in it , and who love to see the roses and other flowers as they are in bloom , will not be so fond of those low and evil sports in which some children take pleasure . But it ...
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... that peace of mind which those only know who are the friends of God . I. " I love to do as I am bid , I love to please mamma , I love to get my lesson too , And spell to my papa . II . " When children want my pretty toys , COUSIN MARY . 21.
... that peace of mind which those only know who are the friends of God . I. " I love to do as I am bid , I love to please mamma , I love to get my lesson too , And spell to my papa . II . " When children want my pretty toys , COUSIN MARY . 21.
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Gorham Dummer Abbott. II . " When children want my pretty toys , Or little picture book , I dearly love to give them up , And see how pleased they look . III . " I love to please the Saviour , too , And mind the rule he's given , For ...
Gorham Dummer Abbott. II . " When children want my pretty toys , Or little picture book , I dearly love to give them up , And see how pleased they look . III . " I love to please the Saviour , too , And mind the rule he's given , For ...
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... 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 it eat out of his plate . But Charles called it his robin , and he loved it more than any ...
... 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 it eat out of his plate . But Charles called it his robin , and he loved it more than any ...
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... pretty robin red - breast , " said Charles , as he came in from out of doors , and saw his bird on the top of the door . " Good morning , my pretty robin , " said he ; and as he stood for a moment to see his bird , the wind blew the ...
... pretty robin red - breast , " said Charles , as he came in from out of doors , and saw his bird on the top of the door . " Good morning , my pretty robin , " said he ; and as he stood for a moment to see his bird , the wind blew the ...
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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...