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... never been able to develop , and made way for the erection of the new America on the Pacific . " ( The Last American Frontier . Frederic L. Pax- son . ) It was not until the discovery of gold in January 1848 at Sutter's millrace , a ...
... never been able to develop , and made way for the erection of the new America on the Pacific . " ( The Last American Frontier . Frederic L. Pax- son . ) It was not until the discovery of gold in January 1848 at Sutter's millrace , a ...
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... never in the history of the world were opportunities so great and the rewards of in- dustry so sure , as they are in this splendid country of undeveloped resources of the soil . The first call of the West still invites capital , but ...
... never in the history of the world were opportunities so great and the rewards of in- dustry so sure , as they are in this splendid country of undeveloped resources of the soil . The first call of the West still invites capital , but ...
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... never oppressive , owing largely to the high altitude . The summers are noted in the Rocky Mountain states for their long sunshiny days and dry atmos- phere , giving many hours of sunlight for the growing of crops . Here is at least a ...
... never oppressive , owing largely to the high altitude . The summers are noted in the Rocky Mountain states for their long sunshiny days and dry atmos- phere , giving many hours of sunlight for the growing of crops . Here is at least a ...
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... never get away from this object lesson of God's strength and greatness . From my study window I have a distant view of the " Gate of the Mountains , " through which the Missouri River pours its perennial stream of pure mountain water ...
... never get away from this object lesson of God's strength and greatness . From my study window I have a distant view of the " Gate of the Mountains , " through which the Missouri River pours its perennial stream of pure mountain water ...
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... never get far from God's glory , reflected in the massive- ness of His handiwork . The sublime psalmody of hidden strength , the deep tone of the mountain thunder storm , the moaning of the winds in the pine tree tops , the cloud ...
... never get far from God's glory , reflected in the massive- ness of His handiwork . The sublime psalmody of hidden strength , the deep tone of the mountain thunder storm , the moaning of the winds in the pine tree tops , the cloud ...
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Page 109 - If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.
Page 87 - Send them Thy mighty word to speak, Till faith shall dawn and doubt depart, To awe the bold, to stay the weak, And bind and heal the broken heart. 5 Then all these wastes, a dreary scene That makes us sadden as we gaze, Shall grow with living waters green. And lift to heaven the voice of praise.
Page 67 - Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
Page 87 - See, from all lands, from the isles of the ocean, Praise to Jehovah ascending on high ; Fallen are the engines of war and commotion; Shouts of salvation are rending the sky.
Page 63 - Sooner shall these mountains crumble into dust than the peoples of Argentina and Chile break the peace which at the feet of Christ the Redeemer they have sworn to maintain...
Page 197 - Indolence is a virtue. It comes from two Latin words, which mean freedom from anxiety or grief. And that is a wholesome state of mind. There are times and seasons when it is even a pious and blessed state of mind. Not to be in a hurry; not to be ambitious or jealous or resentful; not to feel envious of anybody; not to fret about to-day nor worry about tomorrow, — that is the way we ought all to feel 200 at some time in our lives; and that is the kind of indolence in which our brook faithfully encouraged...
Page 202 - Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did ; " and so, if I might be judge, " God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.
Page 153 - ... (7) to rest on the Sabbath; (8) to attend religious instruction ; (9) to send their children to school ; (10) to be cleanly; (11) to be industrious; (12) to be peaceful; (13) to be liberal and honest in trade; (14) to build neat houses; (15) to pay the village tax.
Page 56 - His signal and like the peal at Sinai, it is long and loud. The last precept and promise of our Lord, which have inspired all true service and sacrifice, echo with new force and emphasis, louder and clearer, in the face of new openings and new victories. Blessed are we, if like Paul, we will be immediately obedient unto the heavenly vision.
Page 152 - Ahlied,' or Indian devilry ; 2. to cease calling in conjurors when sick ; 3. to cease gambling; 4. to cease giving away their property for display ; 5. to cease painting their faces ; 6. to cease drinking intoxicating drink ; 7.