Lessons for young persons in humble life [by E. Frank].1842 |
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... true . The descrip- tive pieces can scarcely be called fictitious , because they represent the sentiments and qualities , that usually form the different characters to which they are attributed . The sentences , both in prose and verse ...
... true . The descrip- tive pieces can scarcely be called fictitious , because they represent the sentiments and qualities , that usually form the different characters to which they are attributed . The sentences , both in prose and verse ...
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... true friendship with the wicked . It is better to suffer a great evil , than to do a little one . Ill gotten goods never prosper . Be just before you are generous . Hope the best ; prepare for the worst : What cannot be mended , or ...
... true friendship with the wicked . It is better to suffer a great evil , than to do a little one . Ill gotten goods never prosper . Be just before you are generous . Hope the best ; prepare for the worst : What cannot be mended , or ...
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... true comfort in our minds , when we fall into affliction , if we fly to un- fair means of getting out of it ; and instead of trusting in God , trust to our own little frauds , and crooked contrivances ? The answer made to Mary's ...
... true comfort in our minds , when we fall into affliction , if we fly to un- fair means of getting out of it ; and instead of trusting in God , trust to our own little frauds , and crooked contrivances ? The answer made to Mary's ...
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... true and just in all his dealings . He asks no exorbitant price for what he has to sell all he desires is fair profit ; and , in hard times , he gives up something even of that , rather than distress his poor neighbours . When he has ...
... true and just in all his dealings . He asks no exorbitant price for what he has to sell all he desires is fair profit ; and , in hard times , he gives up something even of that , rather than distress his poor neighbours . When he has ...
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... true we are poor : but who knows what good fortune may throw in our way ? Youth is the proper time for mirth , and pleasure : and I do not care how hardly I fare , provided I can get a smart gown and bonnet . RACHEL . O Phebe , this is ...
... true we are poor : but who knows what good fortune may throw in our way ? Youth is the proper time for mirth , and pleasure : and I do not care how hardly I fare , provided I can get a smart gown and bonnet . RACHEL . O Phebe , this is ...
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Page 282 - THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care ; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye ; My noonday walks He shall attend, . And all my midnight hours defend.
Page 156 - And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit These things teach and exhort.
Page 172 - Friends," says he, and neighbours, "the taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the Government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them; but we have many others, and much more grievous to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride, and four times as much by our folly; and from these taxes the commissioners cannot ease or deliver us by allowing an abatement. However let us hearken to good advice, and something...
Page 283 - Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For Thou, O Lord, art with me still : Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade.
Page 23 - I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding ; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Page 296 - Live while you live, the Epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day. Live while you live, the sacred Preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies.
Page 284 - Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy.
Page 25 - And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind : for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
Page 176 - What maintains one vice would bring up two children. You may think perhaps that a little tea, or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little entertainment now and then, can be no great matter ; but remember, Many a little makes a mickle. Beware of little expenses : A small leak will sink a great ship...
Page 264 - Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.