5. "Not to myself alone," The streamlet whispers on its pebbly way, I sweeten and refresh the fanguid air 6. "Not to myself alone:". - O man, forget not thou,-earth's honored priest, Live to thy neighbor; live unto thy God; Not to thyself alone! QUESTIONS.-1. What things are mentioned, that contribute to our com. fort and happiness? 2. How does the suffix less, affect the meaning of the words cease, view, hymn, &c.? 3. What is the meaning of the suffixes let and et, in the words streamlet and floweret? See SANDERS & MCELLIGOTT'S ANALYSIS, page 140, Ex. 185 and 187. LESSON LXIX. NURSING, nourishing; cherishing. AB HOR', detest; loathe. RE LI ED, depended. COM BINE, unite; join together. BIG' OT RY, blind zeal; prejudice. THE WORLD WOULD BE THE BETTER FOR IT. 1. IF men cared less for wealth and fame, Seemed better than in song and story,- On love to guide,-/ The world would be the better for it. 2. If men dealt less in stocks and lands, And more in bonds and deeds fraternal,- If men stored up Love's oil and wine, Would once combine, The world would be the better for it. 3. If more would act the play of Life, If talent shone In Truth alone, The world would be the better for it. 4. If men were wise in little things, Affecting less in all their dealings,— To isolate their kindly feelings,- In every fight, The world would be the better for it. LESSON LXX. In reading these antithetic sentences, an excellent effect may be produced by dividing the class equally into two parts, and letting one part read, in concert, the line marked 1st Voice, and the other part, the line marked 2d Voice, or, one pupil may read one line, and the next pupil the other, alternately. SELECT PROVERBS OF SOLOMON. 1st Voice. A wise son maketh a glad father; 2d Voice. but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 1 V. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; 2 V. but righteousness delivereth from death. 1 V. He becometh poor, that dealeth with a slack hand; 2 V. but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 1 V. Blessings are upon the head of the just; 2 V. but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 1 V. The memory of the just is blessed; 2 V. but the name of the wicked shall rot. 1 V. The wise in heart will receive commandment; 2 V. but a prating fool shall fall. 1 V. He that walketh uprightly, walketh surely; 2 V. but he that perverteth his ways, shall be known. 1 V. Wise men lay up knowledge; 2 V. but the mouth of the wicked is near destruction. 1 V. He is in the way of life, that keepeth instruction; 1 V. It is as sport to a fool to do mischief; 1 V. The righteous shall never be removed; 1 V. The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom; 1 V. A false balance is an abomination to the Lord; 2 V. but a just weight is his delight. 1 V. Riches profit not in the day of wrath; t 2 V. but righteousness delivereth from death. 1 V. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; 2 V. but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 1 V. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; 2 V. but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 1 V. Where no counsel is, the people fall; 2 V. but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 1 V. He that diligently seeketh good, procureth favor, 2 V. but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 1 V. The righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; 2 V. but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. . 1 V. The lip of truth shall be established forever; 2 V. but a lying tongue is but for a moment. re 1 V. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord; 2 V. but they that deal truly, are His delight. 1 V. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; 2 V. but the slothful shall be under tribute., 1 V. A wise son heareth his father's instruction; 2 V. but a scorner heareth not rebuke. refix 1 V. He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life; 2 V. but he that openeth wide his lips, shall have destruction 1. V. A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; 2. V. but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 1 V. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; 2 V. but the end thereof are the ways of death. 1 V. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; 2 V. but the fool rageth, and is confident. 1 V. The poor is hated even of his neighbor; 2 V. but the rich hath many friends. 1 V. He that oppresseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; 2 V. but he that honoreth Him, hath mercy on the poor. 1 V. He that is slow to wrath, is of great understanding; 2 V. but he that is hasty in spirit, exalteth folly. 1 V. A soft answer turneth away wrath; 2 V. but grievous words stir up anger. 1 V. He that walketh with wise men, shall be wise; 1 V. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; |