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... had better lay it down . The religious truths inculcated are increasingly dear to me , and my humble prayer is that they may be impressed on the heart of every reader . CARL , THE YOUNG EMIGRANT . CHAPTER I. THE OAKS 6 PREFACE .
... had better lay it down . The religious truths inculcated are increasingly dear to me , and my humble prayer is that they may be impressed on the heart of every reader . CARL , THE YOUNG EMIGRANT . CHAPTER I. THE OAKS 6 PREFACE .
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... CHAPTER I. THE OAKS . THE boys were all gathered under a spread- ing chestnut - tree , not far from which a stone- quarry had been opened and then left to grow up with gorse , brambles and tufts of grass and weeds . It is such a cavern ...
... CHAPTER I. THE OAKS . THE boys were all gathered under a spread- ing chestnut - tree , not far from which a stone- quarry had been opened and then left to grow up with gorse , brambles and tufts of grass and weeds . It is such a cavern ...
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... chapter we have just read . So also in other places . In the book of Job ( xxxviii . , xxxix . , xl . , xli . ) God speaks out of the whirlwind ; but all his discourse is concerning the wonders of creation . " We must not confine ...
... chapter we have just read . So also in other places . In the book of Job ( xxxviii . , xxxix . , xl . , xli . ) God speaks out of the whirlwind ; but all his discourse is concerning the wonders of creation . " We must not confine ...
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... determining to be ready with their contributions . The bell rang , and they went to the school - room , with faces full of earnestness and animation . CHAPTER II . TRIALS OF THE EMIGRANT SCHOOL - BOY. 20 CARL , THE YOUNG EMIGRANT .
... determining to be ready with their contributions . The bell rang , and they went to the school - room , with faces full of earnestness and animation . CHAPTER II . TRIALS OF THE EMIGRANT SCHOOL - BOY. 20 CARL , THE YOUNG EMIGRANT .
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A Memoir of Schools and Schoolmasters American Sunday-School Union. CHAPTER II . TRIALS OF THE EMIGRANT SCHOOL - BOY . Here THE cooler days of summer , in our American climate , are admirably suited for open - air exer- cise ; and boys ...
A Memoir of Schools and Schoolmasters American Sunday-School Union. CHAPTER II . TRIALS OF THE EMIGRANT SCHOOL - BOY . Here THE cooler days of summer , in our American climate , are admirably suited for open - air exer- cise ; and boys ...
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Page 223 - The best laid schemes o' mice an' men, Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain For promis'd joy! Still thou art blest, compar'd wi' me! The present only toucheth thee: But, och! I backward cast my e'e, On prospects drear! An' forward, tho' I canna see, I guess an
Page 160 - O could I flow like thee, and make thy stream My great example, as it is my theme! Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull, Strong without rage, without o'er-flowing full.
Page 134 - What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord : I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people.
Page 176 - As is the harebell that adorns the field ; And in her hand, for sceptre, she does wield 'Tway birchen sprays...
Page 178 - The limits of their little reign, And unknown regions dare descry : Still as they run they look behind, They hear a voice in every wind, And snatch a fearful joy. Gay hope is theirs by fancy fed, Less pleasing when possest; The tear forgot as soon as shed, The sunshine of the breast...
Page 134 - Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? and this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come.
Page 78 - Mars a rather large pin's head, on a circle of 654 feet; Juno, Ceres, Vesta, and Pallas, grains of sand, in orbits of from 1000 to 1200 feet; Jupiter a moderate-sized orange...
Page 136 - The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake,
Page 178 - The tear forgot as soon as shed, The sunshine of the breast: Theirs buxom health, of rosy hue, Wild wit, invention ever new, And lively cheer, of vigour born, The thoughtless day, the easy night, The spirits pure, the slumbers light That fly th
Page 134 - O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.