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The object of this work is , to furnish , in numbers , to the rising generation , a
Miniature Encyclopędia , or General Cabinet , embracing in its course a concise
view of the most interesting topics of the age . In carrying out this design , three ...
The object of this work is , to furnish , in numbers , to the rising generation , a
Miniature Encyclopędia , or General Cabinet , embracing in its course a concise
view of the most interesting topics of the age . In carrying out this design , three ...
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the senses , there is a very striking illustration of the goodness of divine wisdom ,
in fitting us for the accomplishment of every desirable object . For after some
practice , there is brought about an almost inseparable connexion between
sounds ...
the senses , there is a very striking illustration of the goodness of divine wisdom ,
in fitting us for the accomplishment of every desirable object . For after some
practice , there is brought about an almost inseparable connexion between
sounds ...
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... overcome the indifference of which I have spoken , and to inspire a faith and
confidence in the pupil that he can and must accomplish the object under
consideration ; —and thirdly , to be diverted by no minor objects from pursuing
the course ...
... overcome the indifference of which I have spoken , and to inspire a faith and
confidence in the pupil that he can and must accomplish the object under
consideration ; —and thirdly , to be diverted by no minor objects from pursuing
the course ...
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probability , soon render it an object of general attention . No one , however ,
appears to us to have simplified and improved the art so much as Dr. Mavor , *
author of the Universal Stenography , who has liberally permitted us to present
our ...
probability , soon render it an object of general attention . No one , however ,
appears to us to have simplified and improved the art so much as Dr. Mavor , *
author of the Universal Stenography , who has liberally permitted us to present
our ...
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... and the very learned works from which I have copied their rules of abbreviation
, will , I trust , be a sufficient apology for the insertion of the preceding extracts .
And I am at the same time free to admit , that if I had no other object in view ...
... and the very learned works from which I have copied their rules of abbreviation
, will , I trust , be a sufficient apology for the insertion of the preceding extracts .
And I am at the same time free to admit , that if I had no other object in view ...
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Page 72 - And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea : for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, " Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Page 85 - And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind : and God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
Page 83 - And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
Page 83 - In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void ; and darkness was upon the face of the deep, And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light ; and there was light.
Page 70 - And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, IT is WRITTEN, MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDETH OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.
Page 84 - And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night ; and let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days,
Page 68 - Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end ; but establish the just : for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Page 85 - And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
Page 84 - And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
Page 71 - And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down, for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee : and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.