We may be ciphers in the world's estimation whilst we are advancing our own and others' value. The path of virtue is the path of peace. A diphthong is the coalition of two vowels to form one sound. However forcible our temptations, they may be resisted. I acknowledge my transgression; and my sin is ever before me. The college of cardinals are the electors of the pope. He had no colourable excuse to palliate his conduct. Thy humorous vein, thy pleasing folly, Lie all neglected, all forgot. If we are so conceited as obstinately to reject all advice, we must expect a dereliction of friends. Chronology is the science of computing and ad justing the periods of time. In groves we live, and lie on mossy beds, By crystal streams that murmur through the meads. It is a secret cowardice which induces us to compliment the vices of our superiors, to applaud the libertine, and laugh with the profane. The lark each morning waked me with her sprightly lay. There are no fewer than thirty-two species of the lily. We owe it to our visiters as well as to ourselves, to entertain them with useful and sensible conversation. Sponsors are those who become sureties for the children's education in the Christian faith. The warrior's fame is often purchased by the blood of thousands. 2 Hope exhilarates the mind, and is the grand elixir, under all the evils of life. The incense of gratitude, whilst it expresses our duty, and honours our benefactor, perfumes and ro gales ourselves. C ᏢᎪᎡᎢ III. SYNTAX. CHAPTER I. Containing corrections of the false SYNTAX, arran ged under the Rules. 1041 RULE 1. Grammar, p. 126 Exercises, p. 48. DISAPPOINTMENTS sink the heart of man; but the renewal of hope gives consolation. The smiles that encourage severity of judgment, hide malice and insincerity. He dares not act contrary to his instructions. r'ifty pounds of wheat contain forty pounds of flour. The mechanism of clocks and watches was totally unknown a few centuries ago. The number of the inhabitants of Great Britain and Ireland, does not exceed sixteen millions. Nothing but vain and foolish pursuits delights some persons. A variety of pleasing objects charms the eye. So much ability and merit is seldom found. In the conduct of Parmenio, a mixture of wiSdom and folly was very conspicuous. He is an author of more credit than Plutarch, or any other, that writes lives too nastily. The inquisitive and curious are generally talkative. Great pains have been taken to reconcile the parties. I am sorry to say it, but there were more equivocators than one. The sincere are always esteemed. Have the goods been sold to advantage? and didst thou embrace the proper season? There are many occasions in life, in which silence and simplicity are true wisdom. The generous never recount minutely the actions they have done; nor the prudent, those they will do. He needs not proceed in such haste. The business that related to ecclesiastical meetings, matters, and persons, was to be ordered accor ding to the king's direction. In him was happily blended true dignity with softness of manners. The support of so many of his relations, was a heavy tax upon his industry; but thou knowest, he paid it cheerfully. What avail the best sentiments, if persons do not live suitably to them? Reconciliation was offered, on conditions as moderate as were consistent with a permanent union. Not one of them whom thou seest clothed in purple, is completely happy. And the fame of this person, and of his wonderful actions, was diffused throughout the country. The variety of the productions of genius, like that of the operations of nature, as without limit. In vain our flocks and fields increase our store, Thou shouldst love thy neighbour as sincerely as hou lovest thyself. Hast thou no better reason for censuring thy friend and companion? Thou, who art the Author and Bestower of life canst doubtless restore it also; but whether thou wilt please to restore it, or not, that thou only knowest O thou my voice inspire, Who touch'd Isaiah's hallowed lips with fire. Accept these grateful tears; for thee they flow; "Didst feel." Just to thy word, in ev'ry thought sincere; Who knew no wish but what the world might hear. "Who knewest or didst know." The following examples are adapted to the notes and observations under RULE 1. Grammar, p. 126. Exercises, p. 50. 1. To do unto all men, as we would that they, in Similar circumstances, should do unto us, constitutes the great principle of virtue. From a fear of the world's censure, to be ashamed of the practice of precepts which the heart approves and embraces, marks a feeble and imperfect cha racter. The erroneous opinions which we form concerning happiness and misery, give rise to all the mistaken and dangerous passions that embroil our life. To live soberly, righteously, and piously, is required of all men. That it is our duty to promote the purity of our minds and bodies, to be just and kind to our fellowcreatures, and to be pious and faithful to Him that made us, admits not of any doubt in a rational and well-informed mind. To be of a pure and humble mind, to exercise benevolence towards others, to cultivate piety towards |