The Flower Faded: A Short Memoir of Clementine Cuvier, Daughter of Baron Cuvier, with Reflections, by John Angell James |
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... desire was commendable , and both on your part and on mine , ought to be assi- duously cherished . I determined , there- fore , to present to you the narrative , accom- panied by a short account of her illustrious father , and some ...
... desire was commendable , and both on your part and on mine , ought to be assi- duously cherished . I determined , there- fore , to present to you the narrative , accom- panied by a short account of her illustrious father , and some ...
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... desire of immortality ! At nine o'clock of the evening of the 13th of May , he had ceased to live , having reached only the age of 62 , although belonging to a family remarkable for longevity . 66 At his own desire , Cuvier was buried ...
... desire of immortality ! At nine o'clock of the evening of the 13th of May , he had ceased to live , having reached only the age of 62 , although belonging to a family remarkable for longevity . 66 At his own desire , Cuvier was buried ...
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... desire for improve- ment , which triumphed over all that is re- pulsive in serious occupations to the ardour and gaiety of youth . When only thirteen years of age , she accompanied her father to England ; and an accidental circum ...
... desire for improve- ment , which triumphed over all that is re- pulsive in serious occupations to the ardour and gaiety of youth . When only thirteen years of age , she accompanied her father to England ; and an accidental circum ...
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... desires , nor afford tranquillity to her mind . She felt that she must love an infinite object , and that Christ alone could fill the soul in which he had already excited those spiritual appetites which he has promised to supply . Even ...
... desires , nor afford tranquillity to her mind . She felt that she must love an infinite object , and that Christ alone could fill the soul in which he had already excited those spiritual appetites which he has promised to supply . Even ...
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... insensible . The grace of God rises in my soul ; I com- prehend the mercy of the Lord Jesus , and certainly I experience the sweetness of his promises . " Such convictions and desires could not but result in that 36 MEMOIR OF.
... insensible . The grace of God rises in my soul ; I com- prehend the mercy of the Lord Jesus , and certainly I experience the sweetness of his promises . " Such convictions and desires could not but result in that 36 MEMOIR OF.
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