Lessons for Young Persons in Humble Life .. 10th EdThomas Wilson & Sons, 1836 - 300 pages |
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... wish and endeavour of the author , to adapt the Lessons , throughout , to the intelligence , and the taste , of young persons whose circumstances do not allow of their receiving a liberal education , or going through an extensive course ...
... wish and endeavour of the author , to adapt the Lessons , throughout , to the intelligence , and the taste , of young persons whose circumstances do not allow of their receiving a liberal education , or going through an extensive course ...
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... may excite in their minds , respect for their poorer brethren ; and an earnest wish , if not a firm resolution , to serve and befriend them , especially , ( in that best of ways , ) by setting them an example of steady viii PREFACE .
... may excite in their minds , respect for their poorer brethren ; and an earnest wish , if not a firm resolution , to serve and befriend them , especially , ( in that best of ways , ) by setting them an example of steady viii PREFACE .
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... wish well to religion , and to their country . If this little book should become a favourite in the farm - house , and in the cottage : if masters and mistresses should present it to their servants and apprentices : if tender parents ...
... wish well to religion , and to their country . If this little book should become a favourite in the farm - house , and in the cottage : if masters and mistresses should present it to their servants and apprentices : if tender parents ...
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... wish to be honest and good , beware of tempta- tion ; do not depend too much upon yourselves ; and remember that it is easier to do right at first , than at Jast . We should not always do just what we like our- selves : we should ...
... wish to be honest and good , beware of tempta- tion ; do not depend too much upon yourselves ; and remember that it is easier to do right at first , than at Jast . We should not always do just what we like our- selves : we should ...
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... wish to serve us , and make us happy ! When we lie down at night , how pleasant it is to reflect , that we are at peace with all persons ; that we have earnestly endeavoured to perform all the duties of the day ; and that the Almighty ...
... wish to serve us , and make us happy ! When we lie down at night , how pleasant it is to reflect , that we are at peace with all persons ; that we have earnestly endeavoured to perform all the duties of the day ; and that the Almighty ...
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