The Works of Hannah More, Volume 5T. Cadell, 1830 |
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Page vii
... CONVERSATION . — Hints suggested on the sub- ject . On the tempers and dispositions to be introduced in it . Errors to be avoided.— Vanity under various shapes the cause of those errors ..... CHAP . XVI . On the danger of an ill ...
... CONVERSATION . — Hints suggested on the sub- ject . On the tempers and dispositions to be introduced in it . Errors to be avoided.— Vanity under various shapes the cause of those errors ..... CHAP . XVI . On the danger of an ill ...
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... conversation defends ; while she who administers reproof with ill - breeding , defeats the effect of her remedy . On the other hand , there is a dishonest way of labouring to con- ciliate the favour of a whole company , though of ...
... conversation defends ; while she who administers reproof with ill - breeding , defeats the effect of her remedy . On the other hand , there is a dishonest way of labouring to con- ciliate the favour of a whole company , though of ...
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... conversation , one of the most attracting is beauty . Many ladies have often a random way of talking rapturously on the general importance and the fascinating power of beauty , some . who are yet prudent enough to be very THE EMPLOYMENT ...
... conversation , one of the most attracting is beauty . Many ladies have often a random way of talking rapturously on the general importance and the fascinating power of beauty , some . who are yet prudent enough to be very THE EMPLOYMENT ...
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... conversation should be the result of instruction , not its precursor : it is a golden fruit when suffered to ripen gradually on the tree of knowledge ; but if forced in the hot - bed of a circulating library , it will turn out worthless ...
... conversation should be the result of instruction , not its precursor : it is a golden fruit when suffered to ripen gradually on the tree of knowledge ; but if forced in the hot - bed of a circulating library , it will turn out worthless ...
Page 137
... out every foreign intrusion , to force back a spring so unnaturally bent , and to devote itself to religious reading , * Chapter on Conversation . to active business , to sober reflection , to self- ON FEMALE STUDY . 137.
... out every foreign intrusion , to force back a spring so unnaturally bent , and to devote itself to religious reading , * Chapter on Conversation . to active business , to sober reflection , to self- ON FEMALE STUDY . 137.
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Page 397 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Page 427 - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 394 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true ; and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Page 392 - The earth also was corrupt before God ; and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt ; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.
Page 395 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Page 372 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Page 125 - ... according to the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or whether they be evil...
Page 403 - As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live, turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways; for why will ye die?
Page 348 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Page 71 - Most men are commonly destined to some profession, and their minds are consequently turned each to its respective object. Would it not be strange if they were called out to exercise their profession, or to set up their trade, with only a little general knowledge of the trades of all other men, and without any previous definite application to their own peculiar calling?