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... fear or favor , to let his views on that subject appear . In conclusion , I have only to say that I can wish no greater favor shown to this work than the " Compendium " has received ; and having taken every pains to make it as perfect ...
... fear or favor , to let his views on that subject appear . In conclusion , I have only to say that I can wish no greater favor shown to this work than the " Compendium " has received ; and having taken every pains to make it as perfect ...
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... fear of waste and riot , sleeps with the dread of thieves , denies himself every thing , for fear of wanting any thing . Riches give him no plenty , increase no joy , prosperity no ease ; he has the curse of covetousness - to want the ...
... fear of waste and riot , sleeps with the dread of thieves , denies himself every thing , for fear of wanting any thing . Riches give him no plenty , increase no joy , prosperity no ease ; he has the curse of covetousness - to want the ...
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... fears distract him . Tenderness and conjugal love combat in the breasts of a Medea and a Herod , in their pur- posed ... fear of punishment , not repentance . It is not the memory of the assassinated husband which haunts and terrifies ...
... fears distract him . Tenderness and conjugal love combat in the breasts of a Medea and a Herod , in their pur- posed ... fear of punishment , not repentance . It is not the memory of the assassinated husband which haunts and terrifies ...
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... fear Shall there my steps pursue . There , let my soul to Him aspire , Whom none e'er sought with vain desire , Nor lov'd in sad despair ; There , to his gracious will divine , My dearest , fondest hope resign , And all my tenderest ...
... fear Shall there my steps pursue . There , let my soul to Him aspire , Whom none e'er sought with vain desire , Nor lov'd in sad despair ; There , to his gracious will divine , My dearest , fondest hope resign , And all my tenderest ...
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... fear not . The more the young man is surprised , the more apt will he be to lose his presence of mind , and consequently the less capable of self - government . Be- sides , if his passions are strong , he will be disposed to form com ...
... fear not . The more the young man is surprised , the more apt will he be to lose his presence of mind , and consequently the less capable of self - government . Be- sides , if his passions are strong , he will be disposed to form com ...
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