The English Reader, Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry, Selected from the Best Writers: Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue : with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingIsaac Collins and Son, 1802 - 366 sider |
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Side xvii
... spirit of the fentiments which he is to pronounce . For to lay the em- phafis with exact propriety , is a conftant exercise of good fense and attention . It is far from being an inconfidera- ble attainment . It is one of the most ...
... spirit of the fentiments which he is to pronounce . For to lay the em- phafis with exact propriety , is a conftant exercise of good fense and attention . It is far from being an inconfidera- ble attainment . It is one of the most ...
Side 2
... spirit , and moderate expectations , are the beft fafeguard of the mind , in this uncer- tain and changing ftate . There is nothing , except fimplicity of intention , and purity of principle , that can ftand the teft of near approach ...
... spirit , and moderate expectations , are the beft fafeguard of the mind , in this uncer- tain and changing ftate . There is nothing , except fimplicity of intention , and purity of principle , that can ftand the teft of near approach ...
Side 9
... spirit of charity and candour . But in judging of ourselves , we ought to be exact and fevere .. Let him that defires to fee others happy , make hafte to give while his gift can be enjoyed ; and remember , that every moment of delay ...
... spirit of charity and candour . But in judging of ourselves , we ought to be exact and fevere .. Let him that defires to fee others happy , make hafte to give while his gift can be enjoyed ; and remember , that every moment of delay ...
Side 73
... spirit . Of course , fuch a man lives in a continual ftorm . He knows not what it is to enjoy a train of good humour . Servants , neighbours , friends , spouse , and children , all , through the unrestrained violence of his temper ...
... spirit . Of course , fuch a man lives in a continual ftorm . He knows not what it is to enjoy a train of good humour . Servants , neighbours , friends , spouse , and children , all , through the unrestrained violence of his temper ...
Side 86
... gratitude alfo , acquiefcence , refigna- tion , adoration , and all I owe to this great polity , and its great Governour our common Parent . SECTION III . The Injustice of an uncharitable Spirit . 86 Part I. The English Reader .
... gratitude alfo , acquiefcence , refigna- tion , adoration , and all I owe to this great polity , and its great Governour our common Parent . SECTION III . The Injustice of an uncharitable Spirit . 86 Part I. The English Reader .
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