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John Burton. LECTURE II . Infancy is , perhaps , the finest and most perfect Illustration of Simplicity . ' Tis a State of genuine Nature throughout . FEMALE . TUITION . THE ftate of childhood is , in itself , fo ata tractive , that they ...
John Burton. LECTURE II . Infancy is , perhaps , the finest and most perfect Illustration of Simplicity . ' Tis a State of genuine Nature throughout . FEMALE . TUITION . THE ftate of childhood is , in itself , fo ata tractive , that they ...
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... most odious colours . Sullennefs is more quict in its operations ; and though it particularly torments thofe , who indulge it , yet fuch a behaviour must neceffarily eftrange the affections and regard , both of their Teachers and ...
... most odious colours . Sullennefs is more quict in its operations ; and though it particularly torments thofe , who indulge it , yet fuch a behaviour must neceffarily eftrange the affections and regard , both of their Teachers and ...
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... most prefuming ; but that modefty and diffidence are the ufual attendants of Good Senfe . The docility of temper I am now recommend- ing , may , if properly cultivated , be made fub- fervient to your fpiritual as well as temporal ...
... most prefuming ; but that modefty and diffidence are the ufual attendants of Good Senfe . The docility of temper I am now recommend- ing , may , if properly cultivated , be made fub- fervient to your fpiritual as well as temporal ...
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... most useful Leffons of inftruction will have but little effect on your minds . You can neither retain in memory that which has been communicated to you , nor digeft it af- terwards . Your inattention will alfo be dif- respectful to ...
... most useful Leffons of inftruction will have but little effect on your minds . You can neither retain in memory that which has been communicated to you , nor digeft it af- terwards . Your inattention will alfo be dif- respectful to ...
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... most infallible teft of fincerity is the love of truth . A disregard to this principle is foon followed by diffimulation . Truth is amiable in itfelf ; and whoever departs from it must be in- fluenced by fome fordid motive - some ...
... most infallible teft of fincerity is the love of truth . A disregard to this principle is foon followed by diffimulation . Truth is amiable in itfelf ; and whoever departs from it must be in- fluenced by fome fordid motive - some ...
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Page 35 - My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life...
Page 238 - One fcene of toil, of fuffering, and of fate, Vice in his high career would ftand appall'd, And heedlefs rambling Impulfe learn to think; The confcious heart of Charity would warm, And her wide wifh Benevolence dilate...
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