The Irish Priest; Or, What for Ireland? [A Tale.] |
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Oh , thou guiding immortal principle , say , do they earn their hire ? DAÏMON . It
matters not . A duty omitted , perchance performed , by others , absolves thee not
. MYSELF . Then be it so . INTRODUCTION . I am a doctor . I live in. xii
EXORDIUM .
Oh , thou guiding immortal principle , say , do they earn their hire ? DAÏMON . It
matters not . A duty omitted , perchance performed , by others , absolves thee not
. MYSELF . Then be it so . INTRODUCTION . I am a doctor . I live in. xii
EXORDIUM .
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I live in a village on the remote western coast of Ireland , but have travelled
somewhat in my time . Having served my country in the humble capacity of
surgeon to a ship of war , I enjoy a pension , which , if small , maintains a cheerful
log upon ...
I live in a village on the remote western coast of Ireland , but have travelled
somewhat in my time . Having served my country in the humble capacity of
surgeon to a ship of war , I enjoy a pension , which , if small , maintains a cheerful
log upon ...
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We were astonished at the long array of crime - periods during which people only
seemed to live amid war and violence . We called to mind , however , that such
was also 48 THE IRISH PRIEST , home with God and precious spirits created of .
We were astonished at the long array of crime - periods during which people only
seemed to live amid war and violence . We called to mind , however , that such
was also 48 THE IRISH PRIEST , home with God and precious spirits created of .
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Better even , laying hold of spade and plough , have taught the right culture of the
soil , and remaining with the rude peasant , banished unthrift and intemperance .
For man , after all , was their theme ; with him they were to live , to die , to smile ...
Better even , laying hold of spade and plough , have taught the right culture of the
soil , and remaining with the rude peasant , banished unthrift and intemperance .
For man , after all , was their theme ; with him they were to live , to die , to smile ...
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they were to live , to die , to smile , to weep ; he was to be their cross , their care ,
their condemnation , or their “ exceeding great reward . ” Far be it from me to
disparage books , but only such books ! Those who were to heal the souls and ...
they were to live , to die , to smile , to weep ; he was to be their cross , their care ,
their condemnation , or their “ exceeding great reward . ” Far be it from me to
disparage books , but only such books ! Those who were to heal the souls and ...
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