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... the object of its benevolence is of a larger and narrower extent . There is hardly
a spirit upon earth so mean and contracted , as to centre all regards on its own
interest , exclusive of the rest of mankind . Even the selfish man hath some share
...
... the object of its benevolence is of a larger and narrower extent . There is hardly
a spirit upon earth so mean and contracted , as to centre all regards on its own
interest , exclusive of the rest of mankind . Even the selfish man hath some share
...
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The classical writers , according to your advice , are by no means neglected by
me , while I pursue my studies in divinity . I am persuaded that they are fountains
of good sense and eloquence ; and that it is absolutely necessary for a young ...
The classical writers , according to your advice , are by no means neglected by
me , while I pursue my studies in divinity . I am persuaded that they are fountains
of good sense and eloquence ; and that it is absolutely necessary for a young ...
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The whole body by the same means might contract the same firmness and
temper . The Scythian that was asked how it was possible for the inhabitants of
his frozen climate to go naked , replied , • Because we are all over face . ' Mr.
Locke ...
The whole body by the same means might contract the same firmness and
temper . The Scythian that was asked how it was possible for the inhabitants of
his frozen climate to go naked , replied , • Because we are all over face . ' Mr.
Locke ...
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Upon their separating from one another into distant countries , they agreed to
withdraw themselves punctually into their closets at a certain hour of the day ,
and to converse with one another by means of this their invention . Accordingly ,
when ...
Upon their separating from one another into distant countries , they agreed to
withdraw themselves punctually into their closets at a certain hour of the day ,
and to converse with one another by means of this their invention . Accordingly ,
when ...
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The subject of this letter is a relation of a club whereof I am member , and which
has made a considerable noise of late , I mean the Silent Club . The year of our
institution is 1694 , the number of members twelve , and the place of our meeting
...
The subject of this letter is a relation of a club whereof I am member , and which
has made a considerable noise of late , I mean the Silent Club . The year of our
institution is 1694 , the number of members twelve , and the place of our meeting
...
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Page 23 - Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper ? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted ; neither turneth he back from the sword.
Page 32 - Who knoweth not in all these That the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind.
Page 398 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household. For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Page 31 - Hitherto shalt thou come and no farther, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed.
Page 398 - Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. ' ' The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
Page 197 - A new commandment I give unto you : That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another.
Page 23 - He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha! And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Page 32 - Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: they shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
Page 399 - She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Page 32 - When he made a decree for the rain and a way for the lightning of the thunder, then did he see it and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
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| Title | The Guardian: no.83-176, June 16-Oct. 1, 1713 Volume 2 of The Guardian: A New Edition, Carefully Revised, in Two Volumes; with Prefaces Historical and Biographical, Alexander Chalmers |
| Author | Alexander Chalmers |
| Contributors | Sir Richard Steele, Joseph Addison |
| Publisher | F. C. and J. Rivington, J. Nunn, 1822 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 3 Jul 2007 |
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