Lessons for young persons in humble life [by E. Frank].1842 |
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... speak . Of two evils choose the least . A word to the wise is sufficient for them . Live and improve learn . Never say , you are too old to Where there is a will , there is a way . There is no true friendship with the wicked . It is ...
... speak . Of two evils choose the least . A word to the wise is sufficient for them . Live and improve learn . Never say , you are too old to Where there is a will , there is a way . There is no true friendship with the wicked . It is ...
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... speak disrespectfully to them ; or abuse them behind their backs ! if How comfortable must the poor man feel , when after a hard day's honest labour , he returns , in the evening , to a clean and well - ordered house , an affec- tionate ...
... speak disrespectfully to them ; or abuse them behind their backs ! if How comfortable must the poor man feel , when after a hard day's honest labour , he returns , in the evening , to a clean and well - ordered house , an affec- tionate ...
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... speak the truth . " A man , who was reproached with being cowardly , because he would not venture his money in a game at dice , said : " I confess I am exceedingly timorous ; for I dare not do an evil action . " A wise man was asked ...
... speak the truth . " A man , who was reproached with being cowardly , because he would not venture his money in a game at dice , said : " I confess I am exceedingly timorous ; for I dare not do an evil action . " A wise man was asked ...
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... speaking , and from slander : how can you presume to disobey its commands ? " 66 SECTION 9 . It is very pleasing , especially to teachers , to see children who go to the same school , kind and obliging to one another . - A boy , who was ...
... speaking , and from slander : how can you presume to disobey its commands ? " 66 SECTION 9 . It is very pleasing , especially to teachers , to see children who go to the same school , kind and obliging to one another . - A boy , who was ...
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... speak of her with tears in his eyes , and agitation in all he said . SECTION 5 . Continuation of the exemplary cottager . WILLIAM BAKER had now the world , in a manner , to begin again . His children were all married , or dis- persed ...
... speak of her with tears in his eyes , and agitation in all he said . SECTION 5 . Continuation of the exemplary cottager . WILLIAM BAKER had now the world , in a manner , to begin again . His children were all married , or dis- persed ...
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Page 282 - THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care ; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye ; My noonday walks He shall attend, . And all my midnight hours defend.
Page 156 - And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit These things teach and exhort.
Page 172 - Friends," says he, and neighbours, "the taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the Government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them; but we have many others, and much more grievous to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride, and four times as much by our folly; and from these taxes the commissioners cannot ease or deliver us by allowing an abatement. However let us hearken to good advice, and something...
Page 283 - Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For Thou, O Lord, art with me still : Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade.
Page 23 - I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding ; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Page 296 - Live while you live, the Epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day. Live while you live, the sacred Preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies.
Page 284 - Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy.
Page 25 - And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind : for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
Page 176 - What maintains one vice would bring up two children. You may think perhaps that a little tea, or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little entertainment now and then, can be no great matter ; but remember, Many a little makes a mickle. Beware of little expenses : A small leak will sink a great ship...
Page 264 - Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.