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... feeling regret that I cannot thank those who have so much contributed to my gratification . I like to glance , if it be only at the title - page , on the works of authors that I believe to be in heaven , claiming kin- dred with them ...
... feeling regret that I cannot thank those who have so much contributed to my gratification . I like to glance , if it be only at the title - page , on the works of authors that I believe to be in heaven , claiming kin- dred with them ...
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... feel that I could join them at their sport . It was but yesterday that I stood looking at them for ten minutes , after- wards giving them in silence my parting blessing . I like , when I feel strong , though some would re- gard it as an ...
... feel that I could join them at their sport . It was but yesterday that I stood looking at them for ten minutes , after- wards giving them in silence my parting blessing . I like , when I feel strong , though some would re- gard it as an ...
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... feel quite sure , that in such a case , some poor widow , or pale - faced girl , with her crockery in her hand , will soon have your money . What a comfortable thing it is , that one can buy such a substantial gratification , as that of ...
... feel quite sure , that in such a case , some poor widow , or pale - faced girl , with her crockery in her hand , will soon have your money . What a comfortable thing it is , that one can buy such a substantial gratification , as that of ...
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... feel my bosom beating , and my pulse playing , and to indulge in an ejaculation to the Father of mercies that every foot present may be quickened , every hand strengthened , and every heart enlarged , in promoting the glory of God , and ...
... feel my bosom beating , and my pulse playing , and to indulge in an ejaculation to the Father of mercies that every foot present may be quickened , every hand strengthened , and every heart enlarged , in promoting the glory of God , and ...
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... feel as fresh as when I first started . Surely if any human being beneath the stars has reason to sing of mercy it is Old Humphrey . I am standing for a moment at the entrance of the Tower , before I pass over the bridge , looking at ...
... feel as fresh as when I first started . Surely if any human being beneath the stars has reason to sing of mercy it is Old Humphrey . I am standing for a moment at the entrance of the Tower , before I pass over the bridge , looking at ...
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