A Serious Inquiry Into the Nature and Effects of the Stage: And a Letter Respecting Play ActorsWhiting & Watson... [Printed by D. & G. Bruce], 1812 - 199 páginas |
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... in- stead of increasing knowledge , and invigorating genius , it dissipates , it enfeebles , and unfits the mind for the one thing needful . Sufficient means of enjoying healthful exereise , the pleasures of 14 An Address.
... in- stead of increasing knowledge , and invigorating genius , it dissipates , it enfeebles , and unfits the mind for the one thing needful . Sufficient means of enjoying healthful exereise , the pleasures of 14 An Address.
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... mind , that a taste for the stage ought not to be cultivated by acting plays in private . The introduction of the drama into the schools of literature should be discour- aged . It is very unsuitable as a branch of christian education ...
... mind , that a taste for the stage ought not to be cultivated by acting plays in private . The introduction of the drama into the schools of literature should be discour- aged . It is very unsuitable as a branch of christian education ...
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... minds , that it was a just and commendable action . But , to be sure , the chief danger is , that in ease it be really a bad thing , it must give very great offence , in the scripture sense of that word , to those who are most apt to ...
... minds , that it was a just and commendable action . But , to be sure , the chief danger is , that in ease it be really a bad thing , it must give very great offence , in the scripture sense of that word , to those who are most apt to ...
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... and useful from its tendency to re- fresh the mind , and invigorate it for duties of more importance . The use of recreation is precisely the same as the use of sleep ; though they Nature and Effects of the Stage . 47.
... and useful from its tendency to re- fresh the mind , and invigorate it for duties of more importance . The use of recreation is precisely the same as the use of sleep ; though they Nature and Effects of the Stage . 47.
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... minds of men in general , a just sense of this their obligation , stage - plays , nay , and a thousand other ... mind . As to the first of these , a mere cessation from labor is sufficient for refreshment , and indeed of itself ...
... minds of men in general , a just sense of this their obligation , stage - plays , nay , and a thousand other ... mind . As to the first of these , a mere cessation from labor is sufficient for refreshment , and indeed of itself ...
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Pasajes populares
Página 100 - I pray not that thou shouldst take them out of the world, but that thou shouldst keep them from the evil.
Página 84 - And my speech, and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power, that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Página 111 - For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; and through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
Página 80 - For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called; but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty...
Página 80 - And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Página 111 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
Página 10 - But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient : but rather giving of thanks.
Página 56 - See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Página 10 - For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries...
Página 89 - We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren.