Introduction to the English Reader; Or, A Selection of Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Calculated to Improve the Younger Classes of Learners, in Reading: And to Imbue Their Minds with the Love of Virtue, with Rules and Observations for Assisting Children to Read with Propriety ...George Sherman, 1814 - 216 pages |
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... labour . His hair is manufactured into clothing ; his flesh is deemed wholesome nourishment ; and the milk of the female is much valued by the Arabs . The camel , therefore , for such is the name given to this animal , is more worthy of ...
... labour . His hair is manufactured into clothing ; his flesh is deemed wholesome nourishment ; and the milk of the female is much valued by the Arabs . The camel , therefore , for such is the name given to this animal , is more worthy of ...
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... labour . A bunch of keys hung at her side . She thus accosted the sleeping girl : " Melissa , I am the genius who have ever been the friend and companion of your mother ; and I now offer you my protection . I have no allurements to ...
... labour . A bunch of keys hung at her side . She thus accosted the sleeping girl : " Melissa , I am the genius who have ever been the friend and companion of your mother ; and I now offer you my protection . I have no allurements to ...
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... labour- ed in our education , is an essential virtue , and the mark of a good heart . " Of those who have been care- fully instructed , who is there , " says Cicero , " that is not delighted with the sight , and even the remembrance of ...
... labour- ed in our education , is an essential virtue , and the mark of a good heart . " Of those who have been care- fully instructed , who is there , " says Cicero , " that is not delighted with the sight , and even the remembrance of ...
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... labour is their delight all the day long . The employments of their father excite their appetites ; and the repasts of their mother refresh them . To combat the passions , is their delight ; to conquer evil habits , their glory . Their ...
... labour is their delight all the day long . The employments of their father excite their appetites ; and the repasts of their mother refresh them . To combat the passions , is their delight ; to conquer evil habits , their glory . Their ...
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... labour . He calms the fury , he heals the quarrels of angry men ; and prevents the mischiefs of strife and animosity . He promotes in his neighbourhood peace and good will ; and his name is repeated with praise and benedictions ...
... labour . He calms the fury , he heals the quarrels of angry men ; and prevents the mischiefs of strife and animosity . He promotes in his neighbourhood peace and good will ; and his name is repeated with praise and benedictions ...
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Introduction to the English Reader, Or a Selection of Pieces, in Prose and ... Lindley Murray No preview available - 2016 |
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Arachne Aram ARTABANES BARBAULD beauty behold bless blest bosom bread breast brother brother crying CANUTE Catharina Chærecrates cheer creatures cries dear dirty country duty e'er earth endeavour Euphronius ev'ry eyes father faults favours fear flowers folly fortune fruit give gratitude hand happiness hast hear Heav'n heav'nly honour human insect kind king labour Lamb Lamprocles live Livonia look looking-glass Lord louis-d'or mankind mind molehill morning mother nature ne'er never night nosegay o'er OFFA parents passions peace PERCIVAL Perrin persons pismire pleasure poor pow'r praise pursue replied rest rich rill rise ROBBER SECTION III SECTION VII shar'd shine sing slaves sleep smile Socrates sorrows soul stranger stream sweet taught tears tempest tender thee thine thing thou thought Thracian thro thy heart tree universal song virtue voice whistle wings wisdom words young youth
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Page 167 - Happy the man*, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air In his own ground. Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire, Whose trees in summer yield him shade, In winter, fire.
Page 103 - I then came home and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers and sisters, and cousins, understanding the bargain...
Page 194 - And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes. In works of labour or of skill I would be busy too: For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do.
Page 153 - Rest, little Young One, rest ; thou hast forgot the day When my Father found thee first in places far away ; Many flocks were on the hills, but thou wert own'd by none. And thy mother from thy side for evermore was gone.
Page 187 - Hark ! they whisper ; angels say, Sister Spirit, come away. . What is this absorbs me quite ! Steals my senses, shuts my sight, Drowns my spirits, draws my breath ? Tell me, my soul!
Page 195 - Though they bloom and look gay like the rose; Yet all our fond care to preserve them is vain, Time kills them as fast as he goes. Then I'll not be proud of my youth or my beauty, Since both of them wither and fade; But gain a good name by well doing my duty, This will scent like a rose when I'm dead.
Page 168 - Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, 'You have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.' As the door on its hinges, so he on his bed, Turns his sides and his shoulders and his heavy head. 'A little more sleep, and a little more slumber...
Page 175 - BEHOLD, where, in a mortal form, Appears each grace divine ; The virtues, all in Jesus met, With mildest radiance shine. 2 To spread the rays of heavenly light, To give the mourner joy, To preach glad tidings to the poor, Was his divine employ. 3...
Page 172 - Or in proud falls magnificently lost, But clear and artless, pouring through the plain Health to the sick, and solace to the swain. Whose causeway parts the vale with shady rows ? Whose seats the weary traveller repose ? Who tanght that heaven-directed spire to rise ? ' The Man of Ross,
Page 167 - ... fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire, Whose trees in summer yield him shade. In winter fire. Blest, who can unconcern'dly find Hours, days, and years slide soft away. In health of body, peace of mind, Quiet by day. Sound sleep by night; study and ease, Together mixt; sweet recreation: And innocence, which most does please With meditation.