In School and Out of School, Or, The History of William and John: An Interesting TaleWilliam Burgess, Jr., 1827 - 111 pages |
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... he would make haste . And as his appetite was never satisfied , he was willing thus to be hired . It came into his head one day , after having 14 NURSE AND THE SNUFF . fetched the usual quantum PUZZLING THE BRAINS. ...
... he would make haste . And as his appetite was never satisfied , he was willing thus to be hired . It came into his head one day , after having 14 NURSE AND THE SNUFF . fetched the usual quantum PUZZLING THE BRAINS. ...
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... never had any larnen in all my born days any more than you , and knows no more how to write epessels than this wash - tub . I havs to pay for every letter I writes to my husband , and your misses must do the same . " La , " replied the ...
... never had any larnen in all my born days any more than you , and knows no more how to write epessels than this wash - tub . I havs to pay for every letter I writes to my husband , and your misses must do the same . " La , " replied the ...
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... never going any where without the leave of their parents . Unwilling to be conquered , and thinking he had laid himself open to an exposure of his guilt , by these unsuccessful persuasions at the confectioner's , THE PICTURE BOOKS . 29 ...
... never going any where without the leave of their parents . Unwilling to be conquered , and thinking he had laid himself open to an exposure of his guilt , by these unsuccessful persuasions at the confectioner's , THE PICTURE BOOKS . 29 ...
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... never encourage us in playing tiu- ant . " Then , " answered Harry , " the books are as stupid as you are , and so are they that wrote them ; besides , I don't call that playing truant , to stay from school only now and then ; " adding ...
... never encourage us in playing tiu- ant . " Then , " answered Harry , " the books are as stupid as you are , and so are they that wrote them ; besides , I don't call that playing truant , to stay from school only now and then ; " adding ...
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... never trust him , nor love him any more , and that he was afraid that God would never forgive him . What ! " have you asked his forgiveness ? " interrupted Mr. Cumber- land . " Yes , " returned Harry , " I have not ceased all day and ...
... never trust him , nor love him any more , and that he was afraid that God would never forgive him . What ! " have you asked his forgiveness ? " interrupted Mr. Cumber- land . " Yes , " returned Harry , " I have not ceased all day and ...
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Page 75 - Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth : Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball?
Page 68 - LET dogs delight to bark and bite, For God hath made them so; Let bears and lions growl and fight, For 'tis their nature too. But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise ; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes.
Page 86 - TIS religion that can give Sweetest pleasures while we live ; 'Tis religion must supply Solid comfort when we die.
Page 83 - Ere yet they brought their journey to an end, A stranger joined them, courteous as a friend, And asked them with a kind engaging air What their affliction was, and begged a share.
Page 75 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
Page 91 - COME, ye sinners, poor and wretched, Weak and wounded, sick and sore ! Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity joined with power. He is able ; He is willing: doubt no more.
Page 110 - JESUS, the spring of joys divine, Whence all our hopes and comforts flow ; Jesus, no other name but thine Can save us from eternal woe. 2...
Page 109 - O how shall I speak of his worth, Or what his chief dignities are ? His angels can never express, Nor saints who sit nearest his throne, How rich are his treasures of grace : — No, this is a myst'ry unknown.
Page 79 - I say, whether it is that which has given me the feeling which has come over me, that " it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting," and that " sorrow is better than laughter.