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... observations , 243 - Dr . Rush's Philosophy of the Voice , 244 - utility of that work , its design , 245 - Dr . Rush's theory of inflections , 246 - advantages of this theory in its application to instruction , -reply to objections ...
... observations , 243 - Dr . Rush's Philosophy of the Voice , 244 - utility of that work , its design , 245 - Dr . Rush's theory of inflections , 246 - advantages of this theory in its application to instruction , -reply to objections ...
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... observe the lead- ings of providence , to become acquainted with themselves , the secret springs of human action , and the immutable prin- ciples of God's government . Thus education in its appropri- ate sphere and proper meaning ...
... observe the lead- ings of providence , to become acquainted with themselves , the secret springs of human action , and the immutable prin- ciples of God's government . Thus education in its appropri- ate sphere and proper meaning ...
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... observed , in passing , that all these advantages , to recommend it to the stu- dent of theology , are possessed in an eminent degree by the Greek language , in common with some of the Eastern dia- lects , as being the original language ...
... observed , in passing , that all these advantages , to recommend it to the stu- dent of theology , are possessed in an eminent degree by the Greek language , in common with some of the Eastern dia- lects , as being the original language ...
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... observed the in- tellectual progress of others under good classical instruction , who will not admit that it has had a conspicuous influence in expanding and ripening their powers . We believe that there is little doubt entertained on ...
... observed the in- tellectual progress of others under good classical instruction , who will not admit that it has had a conspicuous influence in expanding and ripening their powers . We believe that there is little doubt entertained on ...
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... observe , as we pass , that this is a part of classical instruction which we think might be simplified and improved , and much better directed to the development of the sense of the subject parsed ; and this is its proper and only ...
... observe , as we pass , that this is a part of classical instruction which we think might be simplified and improved , and much better directed to the development of the sense of the subject parsed ; and this is its proper and only ...
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Page 211 - The soul, considered with its Creator, is like one of those mathematical lines, that may draw nearer to another for all eternity, without a possibility of touching it : and can there be a thought so transporting, as to consider ourselves in these perpetual approaches to HIM, who Is the standard not only of perfection, but of happiness ! ADDISON.
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