The Life and Reflections of Charles Observator: In which are Displayed, the Real Characters of Human LifeRowe & Hooper, 1816 - 271 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 61
... relation to us . 3. The things of this world are as uncertain as vain . They may be ours to - day , and another's to - morrow ; or val- uable to - day , and to - morrow not worth possessing . And yet multitudes set their hearts upon ...
... relation to us . 3. The things of this world are as uncertain as vain . They may be ours to - day , and another's to - morrow ; or val- uable to - day , and to - morrow not worth possessing . And yet multitudes set their hearts upon ...
Σελίδα 77
... relations , yet I have observed how variously men excuse themselves in the commission of this crime , and how differently they appear in a state of intoxication . Some al- ledge they have an unconquerable appetite given by their Cre ...
... relations , yet I have observed how variously men excuse themselves in the commission of this crime , and how differently they appear in a state of intoxication . Some al- ledge they have an unconquerable appetite given by their Cre ...
Σελίδα 85
... relation , and the remarks as well as the advice subjoined . For some years I have been sensible that party spirit has been carried much too far , and have endeavored to be moderate in my own feelings and re- marks . For a while I had ...
... relation , and the remarks as well as the advice subjoined . For some years I have been sensible that party spirit has been carried much too far , and have endeavored to be moderate in my own feelings and re- marks . For a while I had ...
Σελίδα 116
... relation . Without making any of the apologies of false modesty , she proceeded as follows : The father of John , was , in the younger part of his life , wealthy and respected . He married much to his own liking , and showed a genuine ...
... relation . Without making any of the apologies of false modesty , she proceeded as follows : The father of John , was , in the younger part of his life , wealthy and respected . He married much to his own liking , and showed a genuine ...
Σελίδα 118
... relations in the place , his were left in a distressed condition . He had four , two sons and two daughters , of whom John was the eldest . Two of them were sent to the poor house , and the youngest , a daughter , was taken into the ...
... relations in the place , his were left in a distressed condition . He had four , two sons and two daughters , of whom John was the eldest . Two of them were sent to the poor house , and the youngest , a daughter , was taken into the ...
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Σελίδα 6 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Σελίδα 111 - She riseth also while it is yet night and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Σελίδα 111 - She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed ; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Σελίδα 152 - I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; thirsty, and ye gave me drink; naked, and ye clothed me; a stranger, and ye took me in.
Σελίδα 111 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry, her clothing is silk and purple.
Σελίδα 32 - Christian world, allow sufficient time for this, if men would but apply themselves to it with half so much zeal and diligence as they do to the trifles and amusements of this life, and it would turn to infinitely better account. Thus it appears to be the necessary duty...
Σελίδα 222 - In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin : but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Σελίδα 31 - No man is obliged to learn and know every thing ; this can neither be sought nor required, for it is utterly impossible : yet all persons are under some obligation to improve their own understanding; otherwise it will be a barren desert, or a forest overgrown with weeds and brambles. Universal ignorance or infinite errors will overspread the mind which is utterly neglected, and lies without any cultivation.
Σελίδα 31 - Watts, is obliged to learn and know every thing ; this can neither be sought nor required, for it is utterly impossible : yet all persons are under some obligation to improve their own understanding, otherwise it will be a barren desert, or a forest overgrown with weeds and brambles. Universal ignorance, or infinite error, will overspread the mind which is utterly neglected and lies without any cultivation.
Σελίδα 32 - It is in vain for any to say, we have no leisure or time for it. The daily intervals of time and vacancies from necessary labour, together with the one day in seven in the Christian world...