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. To which are Added, Rules and Observations for Assisting Children to Read with ProprietyR. Christy, 1831 - 166 pages |
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... present work : and with this view , the pieces have been scrupulously selected ; and , where neces- sary , purified from every word and sentiment that could offend the most delicate mind . As a work tending to season the minds of ...
... present work : and with this view , the pieces have been scrupulously selected ; and , where neces- sary , purified from every word and sentiment that could offend the most delicate mind . As a work tending to season the minds of ...
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... present publication , but to give a few plain and simple rules , adapted to the younger classes of learners ; and to Inake some observations , calculated to rectify the errors which they are most apt to commit . These rules may be ...
... present publication , but to give a few plain and simple rules , adapted to the younger classes of learners ; and to Inake some observations , calculated to rectify the errors which they are most apt to commit . These rules may be ...
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... present time only is ours : let us therefore improve it as much as possible . They who are moderate in their expectations , meet with few disappointments : the eager and presumptuous are continually disappointed . no Whatever is worth ...
... present time only is ours : let us therefore improve it as much as possible . They who are moderate in their expectations , meet with few disappointments : the eager and presumptuous are continually disappointed . no Whatever is worth ...
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... present ; for I in- tend to make you stand this evening , as long as you suffer- ed lady to remain in the same position . " The benevolent John Howard , having settled his ac- counts at the close of a particular year , and found a ...
... present ; for I in- tend to make you stand this evening , as long as you suffer- ed lady to remain in the same position . " The benevolent John Howard , having settled his ac- counts at the close of a particular year , and found a ...
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... present gratification . 3. At length they found a wide - mouthed phial , that hung beneath the bough of a peach - tree , filled with honey ready tempered , and exposed to their taste in the most alluring manner . The thoughtless epicure ...
... present gratification . 3. At length they found a wide - mouthed phial , that hung beneath the bough of a peach - tree , filled with honey ready tempered , and exposed to their taste in the most alluring manner . The thoughtless epicure ...
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Page 91 - Ever charming, ever new, When will the landscape tire the view ! The fountain's fall, the river's flow, The woody valleys, warm and low ; The windy summit, wild and high, "Roughly rushing on the sky ! The pleasant seat, the ruin'd tower, The naked rock, the shady bower ; The town and village, dome and farm, Each give each a double charm, As pearls upon an Ethiop's arm.
Page 136 - 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 - The winds roared, and the rains fell. The poor white man, faint and weary, came and sat under our tree. He has no mother to bring him milk; no wife to grind his corn. Chorus. Let us pity the white man; no mother has he, &c.
Page 90 - Don't give too much for the whistle ; and I saved my money.
Page 137 - I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day ; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey.
Page 154 - 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 124 - Rest, little young One, rest ; thou hast forgot the day When my father found thee first in places far away...
Page 145 - How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower!
Page 124 - What ails thee, young one? what? Why pull so at thy cord ? Is it not well with thee? — well both for bed and board? Thy plot of grass is soft, and green as grass can be ; Rest, little young one, rest ; what is't that aileth thee ? "What is it thou wouldst seek?
Page 124 - Thou know'st that twice a day I have brought thee in this can Fresh water from the brook as clear as ever ran ; And twice in the day when the ground is wet with dew I bring thee draughts of milk, warm milk it is and new.