The first (second) English reader, ed. by G.D. Abbott, Volume 1Gorham Dummer Abbott 1848 |
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... SIXTH COMMANDMENT . 26. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT 27. THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT 28. THE NINTH COMMANDMENT 29. THE TENTH COMMANDMENT 30. SPEAK GENTLY 30 32 36 39 43 45 50 54 57 LESSON 31. THE CONTESTED SEAT 32. BE KIND PAGE 59.
... SIXTH COMMANDMENT . 26. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT 27. THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT 28. THE NINTH COMMANDMENT 29. THE TENTH COMMANDMENT 30. SPEAK GENTLY 30 32 36 39 43 45 50 54 57 LESSON 31. THE CONTESTED SEAT 32. BE KIND PAGE 59.
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... speak out loud and plain , and to look at the words to be sure and call them by the right name . John and Jane tried to learn ; and as they took pains to do as they were told , they could soon read with great ease . They did not try to ...
... speak out loud and plain , and to look at the words to be sure and call them by the right name . John and Jane tried to learn ; and as they took pains to do as they were told , they could soon read with great ease . They did not try to ...
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... speak to him . But he looked up to him , and then looked down on his book , and John took a seat by his side . They were soon hard at study , and in a short time John had been over the whole lesson with Peter , who now thought it was ...
... speak to him . But he looked up to him , and then looked down on his book , and John took a seat by his side . They were soon hard at study , and in a short time John had been over the whole lesson with Peter , who now thought it was ...
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... praise thee , O Lord ; and thy saints shall bless thee . They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom , and talk of thy power . The eyes of all wait upon thee , and thou VERSES FROM THE SCRIPTURES . 15 VERSES FROM THE SCRIPTURES.
... praise thee , O Lord ; and thy saints shall bless thee . They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom , and talk of thy power . The eyes of all wait upon thee , and thou VERSES FROM THE SCRIPTURES . 15 VERSES FROM THE SCRIPTURES.
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... speak each word as you come to it , you will soon learn to read with ease . Do not try to read fast , but try to read well . Mind the stops . When you come to a pause like this ( , ) called a comma , rest long enough to count one , and ...
... speak each word as you come to it , you will soon learn to read with ease . Do not try to read fast , but try to read well . Mind the stops . When you come to a pause like this ( , ) called a comma , rest long enough to count one , and ...
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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...