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... given to look for supernatural agencies in human affairs , he could not rid himself of the conviction that it was the direct inspiration of his dead friend . But it may readily be imagined how much weight a statement of this sort was ...
... given to look for supernatural agencies in human affairs , he could not rid himself of the conviction that it was the direct inspiration of his dead friend . But it may readily be imagined how much weight a statement of this sort was ...
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... given to that which is called polite- ness by great men and small , in order that we may form cur own opinion . The other day we were standing on the Paris quai , opposite the Louvre , turning over the old books that are exposed for ...
... given to that which is called polite- ness by great men and small , in order that we may form cur own opinion . The other day we were standing on the Paris quai , opposite the Louvre , turning over the old books that are exposed for ...
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... given to it , but we must not let it descend into minutiæ , or an end in itself . The early morning hour , when we first get up , is the best for head - work , and it is not right to waste it . Plenty of cold water , and good soap to ...
... given to it , but we must not let it descend into minutiæ , or an end in itself . The early morning hour , when we first get up , is the best for head - work , and it is not right to waste it . Plenty of cold water , and good soap to ...
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... given you this sketch o the family history , that you may better comprehend what passes in the household . My lodgings are at the hotel , as are yours , but most of our time will , of course , be spent at the Parsonage . I want you to ...
... given you this sketch o the family history , that you may better comprehend what passes in the household . My lodgings are at the hotel , as are yours , but most of our time will , of course , be spent at the Parsonage . I want you to ...
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... given to our most gracious sovereign lady Queen Victoria . A long story is made short by beginning at the right place , so we shall start by telling that her Majesty was born at Kensington Palace , on the 24th of May , 1819. She was the ...
... given to our most gracious sovereign lady Queen Victoria . A long story is made short by beginning at the right place , so we shall start by telling that her Majesty was born at Kensington Palace , on the 24th of May , 1819. She was the ...
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Page 2 - Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life ? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Page 538 - Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God ! Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod ; We are not divided, All one Body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity.
Page 478 - TELL me not, Sweet, I am unkind That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True, a new mistress now I chase, The first foe in the field ; And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield. Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore; I could not love thee, Dear, so much, Loved I not Honour more.
Page 238 - But the beating of my own heart Was all the sound I heard. He came not, — no, he came not,— The night came on alone, — The little...
Page 159 - We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most — feels the noblest — acts the best.
Page 359 - I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.
Page 122 - Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you For every day. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever ; Do noble things, not dream them, all day long : And so make life, death, and that vast for-ever One grand, sweet song.
Page 538 - Crowns and thrones may perish. Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain ; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail ; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward, etc. 5 Onward, then, ye people ! Join our happy throng ! Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song ! Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King ; This through countless ages Men and angels sing.
Page 50 - How charming is divine Philosophy! Not harsh and crabbed, as dull fools suppose, But musical as is Apollo's lute, And a perpetual feast of nectared sweets, Where no crude surfeit reigns.
Page 159 - The friends who in our sunshine live, When winter comes, are flown ; And he who has but tears to give, Must weep those tears alone. But Thou wilt heal that broken heart, Which, like the plants that throw Their fragrance from the wounded part, Breathes sweetness out of woe.