The English Reader; Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers. Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect; to Improve Their Language and Sentiments; and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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He throws off the garland of roses . lle hastens to remove from his dangerous
situation : and earnestly entreats the king to restore him to his former humble
condition , having no desire to enjoy any longer a happiness so terrible . By this
device ...
He throws off the garland of roses . lle hastens to remove from his dangerous
situation : and earnestly entreats the king to restore him to his former humble
condition , having no desire to enjoy any longer a happiness so terrible . By this
device ...
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Elisha makes no return , but to point out a remarkable change , which was to take
place in his condition : “ The Lord hath shown ipe , that thou shalt be king over
Syria . " In course of time , all that had been predicted came to pass . Hazael as ...
Elisha makes no return , but to point out a remarkable change , which was to take
place in his condition : “ The Lord hath shown ipe , that thou shalt be king over
Syria . " In course of time , all that had been predicted came to pass . Hazael as ...
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As he went forth , he saw Mordecai in the king's gate ; and observed , that he still
refused to do him bomage : " he stood not up , nor was moved for him ; " although
he well knew the formidable designs , which Haman was preparing to execute ...
As he went forth , he saw Mordecai in the king's gate ; and observed , that he still
refused to do him bomage : " he stood not up , nor was moved for him ; " although
he well knew the formidable designs , which Haman was preparing to execute ...
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He was condemned by both houses of parliament ; ard nothing remained but for
the king to give his consent to the bill of attainder . But in the present coinmotions
, the consent of the king would very easily be dispensed with ; and imminent ...
He was condemned by both houses of parliament ; ard nothing remained but for
the king to give his consent to the bill of attainder . But in the present coinmotions
, the consent of the king would very easily be dispensed with ; and imminent ...
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Whereapon , O king Agrippa ! I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision : but
showed first to thein of Damascus , and at Jerusalem , and through all the coasts
of Judea , and then to the Gentiles , that they should repent , and turn to God ,
and ...
Whereapon , O king Agrippa ! I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision : but
showed first to thein of Damascus , and at Jerusalem , and through all the coasts
of Judea , and then to the Gentiles , that they should repent , and turn to God ,
and ...
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| Título | The English Reader; Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers. Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect; to Improve Their Language and Sentiments; and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary ... |
| Autor | Lindley Murray |
| Editor | John J. Williams, 1822 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 23 Mar 2007 |
| Largo | 264 páginas |
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