The Standard First[-fifth] Reader ...Phillips, Sampson, 1857 - Readers and speakers |
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... tried the old dame's drawer , but this was locked ; so he went back to the fire , warmed him- self once more , and then walked out the way he came . 8. As soon as the old dame , with her troop of boys and girls , ventured to move , they ...
... tried the old dame's drawer , but this was locked ; so he went back to the fire , warmed him- self once more , and then walked out the way he came . 8. As soon as the old dame , with her troop of boys and girls , ventured to move , they ...
Page 65
... tried to like her new bed . Paul sat at her side , and watched her till she fell asleep . 17. He looked at the stars , and tried to count them as they came out in the sky , like bright bits of gold . But there were soon too many to ...
... tried to like her new bed . Paul sat at her side , and watched her till she fell asleep . 17. He looked at the stars , and tried to count them as they came out in the sky , like bright bits of gold . But there were soon too many to ...
Page 66
... , with joyful haste , tried to keep up with the dog . She called to the father that she had found the doll , and the children could not be far off . 6. The true , good hound went so fast through 66 SARGENT'S STANDARD SECOND READER .
... , with joyful haste , tried to keep up with the dog . She called to the father that she had found the doll , and the children could not be far off . 6. The true , good hound went so fast through 66 SARGENT'S STANDARD SECOND READER .
Page 75
... tried to beat them off , sting after sting was pierced into her skin . In an ag'o - ny of fear and pain , she stamped and screamed ; but the more she tried to knock off the angry insects , the more they as'sailed her . 9. Often did Lucy ...
... tried to beat them off , sting after sting was pierced into her skin . In an ag'o - ny of fear and pain , she stamped and screamed ; but the more she tried to knock off the angry insects , the more they as'sailed her . 9. Often did Lucy ...
Page 98
... tried to per - suade the people in his na'tive city to fit out a ship for him ; but they thought his scheme was a foolish one , and they said they could not waste their money on it . 6. Columbus went to Spain , and tried to make the ...
... tried to per - suade the people in his na'tive city to fit out a ship for him ; but they thought his scheme was a foolish one , and they said they could not waste their money on it . 6. Columbus went to Spain , and tried to make the ...
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Page 212 - Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Page 213 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes : fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Page 213 - He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
Page 213 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
Page 214 - But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
Page 128 - THE NORTH WIND DOTH BLOW he north wind doth blow, And we shall have snow, And what will poor Robin do then, Poor thing? He'll sit in a barn, And keep himself warm, And hide his head under his wing, Poor thing.
Page 214 - My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes ; Keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.
Page 213 - Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.
Page 136 - M. 1 When all thy mercies, 0 my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise.
Page 124 - A rose's brief, bright life of joy, Such unto him was given ; — Go ! thou must play alone, my boy ! Thy brother is in heaven.