The Works of Hannah More, Volume 1Harper, 1872 |
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... human estimation . To the approbation of the wise and good I have been perhaps but two sensible . But I check myself in the indul- gence of the dangerous pleasure , by recollecting that the hour is fast approaching to all , to me it is ...
... human estimation . To the approbation of the wise and good I have been perhaps but two sensible . But I check myself in the indul- gence of the dangerous pleasure , by recollecting that the hour is fast approaching to all , to me it is ...
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... human purchase made ; The outrag'd goddess , with abhorrent eyes , Sees MAN the traffic , SOULS the merchandise ! Man , whom fair Commerce taught with judging eye , And liberal hand , to barter or to buy , Indignant Nature blushes to ...
... human purchase made ; The outrag'd goddess , with abhorrent eyes , Sees MAN the traffic , SOULS the merchandise ! Man , whom fair Commerce taught with judging eye , And liberal hand , to barter or to buy , Indignant Nature blushes to ...
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... human blessings less , Or sinks the stock of general happiness , Tho ' erring fame may grace , tho ' false renowr . His life may blazon or his memory crown ; Yet the last audit shall reverse the cause ; And God shall vindicate his ...
... human blessings less , Or sinks the stock of general happiness , Tho ' erring fame may grace , tho ' false renowr . His life may blazon or his memory crown ; Yet the last audit shall reverse the cause ; And God shall vindicate his ...
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... human woes and human crimes . They tell us naught but dismal tales , How virtue sinks , and vice prevails ; And all their labours but declare The miseries of the good and fair ; How one brave captive in a quarrel Was tumbled down hill ...
... human woes and human crimes . They tell us naught but dismal tales , How virtue sinks , and vice prevails ; And all their labours but declare The miseries of the good and fair ; How one brave captive in a quarrel Was tumbled down hill ...
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... human sight , To tell what man should be . Ilis youth in many a well - fought field Was train'd betimes to war : His bosom , like a well - worn shield , Was grac'd with many a scar . The vigour of a green old age His reverend form did ...
... human sight , To tell what man should be . Ilis youth in many a well - fought field Was train'd betimes to war : His bosom , like a well - worn shield , Was grac'd with many a scar . The vigour of a green old age His reverend form did ...
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