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Page 11
... dead : there may the liv- ing learn lessons of humility . I like to wander through the Zoological Gardens , and to fancy the different birds , beasts , and reptiles at liberty in the places they frequent- ed before they were caught and ...
... dead : there may the liv- ing learn lessons of humility . I like to wander through the Zoological Gardens , and to fancy the different birds , beasts , and reptiles at liberty in the places they frequent- ed before they were caught and ...
Page 12
... dead , I leave others to de- cide ; for I am no splitter of hairs , no decider of disputed points , no authority in doubtful doctrines , but a simple - minded old man , well content to keep to what is plain and practical , and to leave ...
... dead , I leave others to de- cide ; for I am no splitter of hairs , no decider of disputed points , no authority in doubtful doctrines , but a simple - minded old man , well content to keep to what is plain and practical , and to leave ...
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... of the most tremendous scourges that ever visited London . It seemed as if the Holy One was pouring out , on the devoted city , the vials of his wrath . " It was in the depth and dead of the 34 ST . PAUL'S CATHEDRAL .
... of the most tremendous scourges that ever visited London . It seemed as if the Holy One was pouring out , on the devoted city , the vials of his wrath . " It was in the depth and dead of the 34 ST . PAUL'S CATHEDRAL .
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Old Humphrey. " It was in the depth and dead of the night , when most doors and fences were locked up in the city , that the fire doth break forth and appear abroad , and like a mighty giant refreshed with wine , doth awake and arm ...
Old Humphrey. " It was in the depth and dead of the night , when most doors and fences were locked up in the city , that the fire doth break forth and appear abroad , and like a mighty giant refreshed with wine , doth awake and arm ...
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... dead , For worldly pomp and kingly power , Are but the pageants of an hour . Where beasts with proud ambition swell , Oh what a tale is this to tell If kings the shroud of death must wear , Can I do better than prepare ? My companion ...
... dead , For worldly pomp and kingly power , Are but the pageants of an hour . Where beasts with proud ambition swell , Oh what a tale is this to tell If kings the shroud of death must wear , Can I do better than prepare ? My companion ...
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