The Lady's Miscellany, Or, Weekly Visitor, for the Use and Amusement of Both Sexes, Volumes 14-15M'Carty & White, 1811 |
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... human wolves approach : I cannot shelter thee ! ' A SUBLIME THOUGHT . Were the whole ocean iúk , And every stick a quill - Were the whole earth of parchment made And every man a scribe by trade- To write the love of God on high ...
... human wolves approach : I cannot shelter thee ! ' A SUBLIME THOUGHT . Were the whole ocean iúk , And every stick a quill - Were the whole earth of parchment made And every man a scribe by trade- To write the love of God on high ...
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... human grandeur a scene of folly . Let the vain court the hand of ambition : Let obsequious mean- ness bend to tyranny in power ; but . let me dedicate my little day of life to Him who gave it .'-- Ere he took . his last farewell of the ...
... human grandeur a scene of folly . Let the vain court the hand of ambition : Let obsequious mean- ness bend to tyranny in power ; but . let me dedicate my little day of life to Him who gave it .'-- Ere he took . his last farewell of the ...
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... human bliss . How low is ambi- tion , how poor are Riches , how insipid is pleasure when void of this enlivening spirit ! Love cannot be deem'd a distinct passion , but ra- ther the informing soul of every other sentiment or affection ...
... human bliss . How low is ambi- tion , how poor are Riches , how insipid is pleasure when void of this enlivening spirit ! Love cannot be deem'd a distinct passion , but ra- ther the informing soul of every other sentiment or affection ...
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... human nature . In April 1713 , Swift was ap- pointed Dean of St. Patrick's , in Dublin , and in the beginning of June following he set out for Ire- land , in order to be installed . His intention was to take up his resi- dence there ...
... human nature . In April 1713 , Swift was ap- pointed Dean of St. Patrick's , in Dublin , and in the beginning of June following he set out for Ire- land , in order to be installed . His intention was to take up his resi- dence there ...
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... human race , there was not one found vain enough to dispute bis title , and all on different occasions have borne testimony to the supe- riority of his genius , of which ma- ny instances might be produced , both in their works and in ...
... human race , there was not one found vain enough to dispute bis title , and all on different occasions have borne testimony to the supe- riority of his genius , of which ma- ny instances might be produced , both in their works and in ...
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Page 19 - Ay, but to die, and go we know not where ; To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot ; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod ; and the delighted spirit To bathe in fiery floods...
Page 92 - I believe that there is no God, but that matter is God, and God is matter; and that it is no matter whether there is any God or not.
Page 15 - As through this calm, this holy dawning, Silent glides my parting breath To an everlasting morning, Gently close my eyes in death. Blessings endless, richest blessings, Pour their streams upon thy heart ! (Though no language yet possessing) Breathes my spirit ere we part.
Page 75 - As her learning and abilities raised her above her own sex, so they left her no room to envy any, on the contrary, her delight was to see others excel. She was always ready to direct and advise those who applied to her, and was herself willing to be advised.
Page 267 - ... and every such ship or vessel, with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with all materials, arms, ammunition and stores, which may have been procured for the building and equipment thereof, shall be forfeited, one half to the use of the informer, and the other half to the use of the United States.
Page 64 - I KNEW, by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms, that a cottage was near, And I said, " If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here...
Page 316 - Mr. Whitefield thus addressed his numerous audience ; — ' The attendant angel is just about to leave the threshold, and ascend to heaven. And shall he ascend and not bear with him the news of one sinner...
Page 374 - And crowds with crimes the records of mankind, For gold his sword the hireling ruffian draws, For gold the hireling judge distorts the laws; Wealth heap'd on wealth, nor truth nor safety buys, The dangers gather as the treasures rise.