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Page 223 - an exceedingly corrupted civilization. (Rule II., $ n.) He is gone on the mountain, he is lost to the forest, Like a summer dried fountain, when our need was the sorest: The fount, re appearing, from the rain drops shall borrow; But to us comes no cheering, to Duncan no morrow. RULE
Page 136 - of desires which he feels himself unable to gratify. Patriots have toiled, and in their country's cause Bled nobly; and their deeds, as they deserve, Receive proud recompense. We give in charge Their names to the sweet lyre. The historic Muse, Proud of the treasure, marches with it down To latest times; and Sculpture, in her turn,
Page 71 - To take some men at their word you would suppose they believed that only one class in society was entitled to consideration. (Rule.) Ores are called native or natural compounds being produced by nature. (Remark y.) I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master's brother. (Rule.)
Page 173 - And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds. For I say unto you, that unto every one who hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him. (Remarks
Page 97 - known the way of righteousness than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. (Remark c or e.) As no cause For such exalted confidence could
Page 44 - as a source of improvement and delight. (Remark k.) The first expedition of Columbus was fitted out by John of Anjou Duke of Calabria. (Rule, § n.; and Remark J.) 0 Thou who hast at thy command the hearts of all men in thy hand! (First of Remark j.) 1
Page 131 - following sentences: — Harbor no malice in thy heart: it will be a viper in thy bosom. Men's evil manners live in brass: their virtues we write in water. Be on thy guard against flattery: it is an insidious poison. Do not insult a poor man: his misery entitles him to pity. Never flatter the people: leave that to such as mean to betray them.
Page 196 - which are before, I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Phil. iii. 13—15.) Dan. Good-morrow, Count Erizzo, you are early. Are you bound to the palace? Erii. Ay, Donato, The common destination; but I go With an old friend.
Page 123 - these sentences, in accordance with the Rule and Remarks (pp. 120-21): — The great tendency and purpose of poetry is to carry the mind above and beyond the beaten, dusty, weary walks of ordinary life to lift it into a purer element and to breathe into it more profound and generous emotion. (Rule, and Remark
Page 164 - asked Mordaunt, with a voice which faltered with apprehension, whether he thought there was any danger. (Remark 6, under Rule I.) How many bright eyes grow dim how many soft cheeks grow pale how many lively forms fade away into the tomb — and none can tell the cause that blighted their happiness. (Rule II.) You do