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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... 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 , 205 24. The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to ...
... 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 , 205 24. The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to ...
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... Providence ,. 5. The Creator's works attest his greatness , 6. Address to the Deity , 278 279 · 282 283 • 284 • 284 7. The pursuit of happiness often ill directed , • · 286 8. The fire - side , . 9 Providence vindicated in the present ...
... Providence ,. 5. The Creator's works attest his greatness , 6. Address to the Deity , 278 279 · 282 283 • 284 • 284 7. The pursuit of happiness often ill directed , • · 286 8. The fire - side , . 9 Providence vindicated in the present ...
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... are only drinking out of that mixed cup , which Providence has prepared for all . " I will restore thy daughter again to life , " said the eastern sage , to a prince who grieved immoderately 14 PART I THE ENGLISH READER .
... are only drinking out of that mixed cup , which Providence has prepared for all . " I will restore thy daughter again to life , " said the eastern sage , to a prince who grieved immoderately 14 PART I THE ENGLISH READER .
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... Providence has placed man with man , and reflect on the infirmities common to all . If the reflection on natural equality and mutual offences , be insufficient to prompt humanity , let us at least remember what we are in the sight of ...
... Providence has placed man with man , and reflect on the infirmities common to all . If the reflection on natural equality and mutual offences , be insufficient to prompt humanity , let us at least remember what we are in the sight of ...
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... Providence and futurity , which alone can warm and fill the heart . I speak here of such as retain the feelings of humanity ; whom misfortunes have softened , and perhaps rendered more delicately sensible ; not of such as possess that ...
... Providence and futurity , which alone can warm and fill the heart . I speak here of such as retain the feelings of humanity ; whom misfortunes have softened , and perhaps rendered more delicately sensible ; not of such as possess that ...
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