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Page v
... hours , and who set out with them in early life in the paths which lead to literary honours , to influence and affluence , with equal prospects of success . But he was suddenly and powerfully with- drawn from those pursuits , and he ...
... hours , and who set out with them in early life in the paths which lead to literary honours , to influence and affluence , with equal prospects of success . But he was suddenly and powerfully with- drawn from those pursuits , and he ...
Page vi
... hour the wisdom which is from above visited his heart . Then he felt him- self a wanderer , and then he found a guide . Upon this change of views , a change of plan and conduct followed of course . When he saw vi PREFACE .
... hour the wisdom which is from above visited his heart . Then he felt him- self a wanderer , and then he found a guide . Upon this change of views , a change of plan and conduct followed of course . When he saw vi PREFACE .
Page vii
... seven years , though we were seldom seven successive waking hours separated , I always found new pleasure . A friend , who was not only a comfort to my- self , but a blessing to the affectionate poor people PREFACE . vii.
... seven years , though we were seldom seven successive waking hours separated , I always found new pleasure . A friend , who was not only a comfort to my- self , but a blessing to the affectionate poor people PREFACE . vii.
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... hour , And Death's own sithe would better speak his pow'r ; Then grace the bony phantom in their stead With the king's shoulderknot and gay cockade ; Clothe the twin brethren in each other's dress , The same their occupation and success ...
... hour , And Death's own sithe would better speak his pow'r ; Then grace the bony phantom in their stead With the king's shoulderknot and gay cockade ; Clothe the twin brethren in each other's dress , The same their occupation and success ...
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... hour . So Gideon earn'd a vict'ry not his own ; Subserviency his praise , and that alone . Poor England ! thou art a devoted deer , Beset with ev'ry ill but that of fear . Thee nations hunt ; all mark thee for a prey ; 360 They swarm ...
... hour . So Gideon earn'd a vict'ry not his own ; Subserviency his praise , and that alone . Poor England ! thou art a devoted deer , Beset with ev'ry ill but that of fear . Thee nations hunt ; all mark thee for a prey ; 360 They swarm ...
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