Stray Leaves from a Convict ShipDaniel Ritchie |
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... minds . Although the figures are comparatively few , they may justly be regarded as characteristic of the whole body of prisoners , and are therefore probably suffi- cient to remove many erroneous notions that exist regarding them . For ...
... minds . Although the figures are comparatively few , they may justly be regarded as characteristic of the whole body of prisoners , and are therefore probably suffi- cient to remove many erroneous notions that exist regarding them . For ...
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... mind , that the relative terms of the preceding punishments are regulated according to the moral or physical condition of the prisoner . The period passed in " separate confinement " is abridged if the health of the body or mind has ...
... mind , that the relative terms of the preceding punishments are regulated according to the moral or physical condition of the prisoner . The period passed in " separate confinement " is abridged if the health of the body or mind has ...
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... minds of those who must be regarded , while in a convict ship , as still in a probation- ary state , and as taking the first step between prison seclusion and public life — the most important and hazar- dous they will probably have to ...
... minds of those who must be regarded , while in a convict ship , as still in a probation- ary state , and as taking the first step between prison seclusion and public life — the most important and hazar- dous they will probably have to ...
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... mind of the prisoner that true contrition , which is accom- panied by a resolution to act virtuously , the just intention has been fulfilled , and there is no excuse for carrying it farther . It is probably impossible , from the varying ...
... mind of the prisoner that true contrition , which is accom- panied by a resolution to act virtuously , the just intention has been fulfilled , and there is no excuse for carrying it farther . It is probably impossible , from the varying ...
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... mind , shattered and desponding ; and on this account , when properly bestowed , constitute a salutary influence of immense importance in the government of this class of men . The idea which some men entertain , that convicts are not ...
... mind , shattered and desponding ; and on this account , when properly bestowed , constitute a salutary influence of immense importance in the government of this class of men . The idea which some men entertain , that convicts are not ...
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Page 244 - How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
Page 111 - Trust no future, howe'er pleasant! Let the dead past bury its dead! Act, — act in the living present! Heart within, and GOD o'erhead!
Page 247 - And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
Page 155 - Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate ; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labour and to wait.
Page 43 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Page 236 - In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Trust no future, howe'er pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead!
Page 249 - Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, and touch not the unclean thing...
Page 100 - As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked ; but that the wicked turn from his way and live.
Page 158 - Oh ! bloodiest picture in the book of Time Sarmatia fell unwept, without a crime ; Found not a generous friend, a pitying foe, Strength in her arms, nor mercy in her woe...
Page 125 - Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again.