The Western Reader: A Series of Useful LessonsBurgess and Morgan, 1833 - 216 σελίδες |
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... things are treated with unbecoming levity . A considerable portion of the lessons are of a moral , and some of a decidedly reli- gious character ; a few are humorous , some descriptive , and others historical . A few choice specimens of ...
... things are treated with unbecoming levity . A considerable portion of the lessons are of a moral , and some of a decidedly reli- gious character ; a few are humorous , some descriptive , and others historical . A few choice specimens of ...
Σελίδα 26
... thing for nations to fall into the hands of the living God . The day of vengeance is at hand ; the day of judgment has come ; the great earthquake which sinks Babylon is shaking the nations , and the waves of the mighty commotion are ...
... thing for nations to fall into the hands of the living God . The day of vengeance is at hand ; the day of judgment has come ; the great earthquake which sinks Babylon is shaking the nations , and the waves of the mighty commotion are ...
Σελίδα 31
... thing of all The wide earth knows - when , in the sultry time , He stoops him from his vast cerulean hall , Ile seems the breath of a celestial clime , → As if from heaven's wide - open gates did flow THE WESTERN READER . 31 Lines on ...
... thing of all The wide earth knows - when , in the sultry time , He stoops him from his vast cerulean hall , Ile seems the breath of a celestial clime , → As if from heaven's wide - open gates did flow THE WESTERN READER . 31 Lines on ...
Σελίδα 35
... thing on our part was at stake . We had entered the lists , sin- gle handed , against the most powerful and opulent nation in the world , and without one avowed friend even to cheer us onward . 19. Our fathers saw full well the perils ...
... thing on our part was at stake . We had entered the lists , sin- gle handed , against the most powerful and opulent nation in the world , and without one avowed friend even to cheer us onward . 19. Our fathers saw full well the perils ...
Σελίδα 38
... thing human ; we are reminded of what has been so often said of Egypt , and may with equal propriety be applied to all the works of men , " these monuments must perish , but the grass that grows between their disjointed 38 THE WESTERN ...
... thing human ; we are reminded of what has been so often said of Egypt , and may with equal propriety be applied to all the works of men , " these monuments must perish , but the grass that grows between their disjointed 38 THE WESTERN ...
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Σελίδα 166 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Σελίδα 165 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action ; and, bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Σελίδα 166 - Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ; having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict, and to those who feel oppression, you retire from the great theatre of action, with the blessings of your fellowcitizens ; but the glory of your virtues will not terminate with your military command, it will continue to animate remotest ages.
Σελίδα 164 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence — a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the unioa and the patronage of Heaven.
Σελίδα 29 - THE pilgrim fathers — where are they? The waves that brought them o'er Still roll in the bay, and throw their spray As they break along the shore...
Σελίδα 165 - While I repeat my obligations to the army in general, I should do injustice to my own feelings not to acknowledge in this place, the peculiar services and distinguished merits of the gentlemen who have been attached to my person during the war.
Σελίδα 165 - Called upon by your country to defend its invaded rights, you accepted the sacred charge, before it had formed alliances, and whilst it was without funds or a government to support you. You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and fortitude, invariably regarding the rights of the civil power through all disasters and changes.
Σελίδα 93 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Σελίδα 154 - Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,' — the voice of the preacher, which had all along faltered, grew fainter and fainter, until, his utterance being entirely obstructed by the force of his feelings, he raised his handkerchief to his eyes, and burst into a loud and irrepressible flood of grief. The effect is inconceivable.
Σελίδα 92 - Remember that credit is money. If a man lets his money lie in my hands after it is due, he gives me the interest, or so much as I can make of it during that time. This amounts to a considerable sum where a man has good and large credit, and makes good use of it.