Mentor, or The moral conduct of youth from the academy to manhood. The youth's preceptor; or, The academy to manhood ... To which is added an essay on the extensive utility, advantages & amusement, of mathematical learning, etcSherwood, Neely&Jones, 1809 - 286 pages |
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... contempt of that sacred work , and the bad principles which he had , perhaps , instilled into others minds . --- He died at seventy years of age , of a broken heart , in consequence of the undu- tiful conduct of an only child , in ...
... contempt of that sacred work , and the bad principles which he had , perhaps , instilled into others minds . --- He died at seventy years of age , of a broken heart , in consequence of the undu- tiful conduct of an only child , in ...
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... contempt of the word of God . 2. The melancholy influence of the bad example of an irreligious parent on his offspring . 3. The heavy judgments of Heaven generally ordained to fall upon undutiful children . This , and many other similar ...
... contempt of the word of God . 2. The melancholy influence of the bad example of an irreligious parent on his offspring . 3. The heavy judgments of Heaven generally ordained to fall upon undutiful children . This , and many other similar ...
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... contempt ; and , in the end , was for a time completely overpowered and enslaved by her delusive charms . But what was the consequence of all this ? I almost dread to tell you --- but , however , for your future good in life , and as an ...
... contempt ; and , in the end , was for a time completely overpowered and enslaved by her delusive charms . But what was the consequence of all this ? I almost dread to tell you --- but , however , for your future good in life , and as an ...
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... contempt and disdain which so pitiful , mean , and base a vice deserves : where one lie is told , it frequently happens that others must be added to it to support the deception , till at length so many are risqued , that the memory can ...
... contempt and disdain which so pitiful , mean , and base a vice deserves : where one lie is told , it frequently happens that others must be added to it to support the deception , till at length so many are risqued , that the memory can ...
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... contempt , and disgust . My young friend ! I would advise you , in the journey of life , frequently to picture to your hesi- tating mind these two opposite female characters ; and when you are tempted to incline to the slightest breach ...
... contempt , and disgust . My young friend ! I would advise you , in the journey of life , frequently to picture to your hesi- tating mind these two opposite female characters ; and when you are tempted to incline to the slightest breach ...
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Mentor, Or, the Moral Conductor of Youth: From the Academy to Manhood ... David Morrice No preview available - 2016 |
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