The English Reader, Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue : with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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... human species . " " He who resigns the world has no temptation to envy ' , hatred ' , malice ' , anger ' ; but is in constant possession of a serene mind : he who follows the pleasures of it , which are in their very nature disap ...
... human species . " " He who resigns the world has no temptation to envy ' , hatred ' , malice ' , anger ' ; but is in constant possession of a serene mind : he who follows the pleasures of it , which are in their very nature disap ...
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... of science , 33 7. The journey of a day ; a picture of human life ,. 36 CHAPTER III . DIDACTIC PIECES . SECT . 1. The importance of a good education , . On gratitude , On forgiveness , 41 3 47 49 SECT . 4. Motives to the practice 5.
... of science , 33 7. The journey of a day ; a picture of human life ,. 36 CHAPTER III . DIDACTIC PIECES . SECT . 1. The importance of a good education , . On gratitude , On forgiveness , 41 3 47 49 SECT . 4. Motives to the practice 5.
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... human life , • 20. Scale of beings , 21. Trust in the care of Providence recommended , 22. Piety and gratitude enliven prosperity , 190 194 • 197 200 • 202 } 23. Virtue , when deeply rooted , is not subject to the influence of fortune ...
... human life , • 20. Scale of beings , 21. Trust in the care of Providence recommended , 22. Piety and gratitude enliven prosperity , 190 194 • 197 200 • 202 } 23. Virtue , when deeply rooted , is not subject to the influence of fortune ...
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... 282 283 • 284 • 284 7. The pursuit of happiness often ill directed , • · 286 8. The fire - side , . 9 Providence vindicated in the present state of man , 290 288 Page SECT . 10. Selfishness reproved , 11. Human frailty CONTENTS . xli .
... 282 283 • 284 • 284 7. The pursuit of happiness often ill directed , • · 286 8. The fire - side , . 9 Providence vindicated in the present state of man , 290 288 Page SECT . 10. Selfishness reproved , 11. Human frailty CONTENTS . xli .
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... Human frailty , 292 293 12. Ode to peace , 294 13. Ode to adversity , • 295 14. The Creation required to praise its Author , • 206 15. The universal prayer , 298 16. Conscience , • 300 17. On an infant , • 301 18. The cuckoo , 301 19 ...
... Human frailty , 292 293 12. Ode to peace , 294 13. Ode to adversity , • 295 14. The Creation required to praise its Author , • 206 15. The universal prayer , 298 16. Conscience , • 300 17. On an infant , • 301 18. The cuckoo , 301 19 ...
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