Practical Elocution: Containing Illustrations of the Principles of Reading and Public Speaking : Also a Selection of the Best Pieces from Ancient and Modern Authors, Accompanied by Explanatory Notes. : the Whole Adapted to the Purposes of Improvement in Reading and Oratory |
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... books " are the precious life blood of master - spirits , treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life . " May the blessing of heaven attend this book . OBSERVATIONS ON ELOCUTION . ELOCUTION is the art of reading Education,
... books " are the precious life blood of master - spirits , treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life . " May the blessing of heaven attend this book . OBSERVATIONS ON ELOCUTION . ELOCUTION is the art of reading Education,
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... bless'd ; It blesses him that gives , and him that takes . ” " Thus am I doubly arm'd . My death and life , My bane and antidote , are both before me . " " Though the rock of my last home is shiver'd , And its fragments are sunk in the ...
... bless'd ; It blesses him that gives , and him that takes . ” " Thus am I doubly arm'd . My death and life , My bane and antidote , are both before me . " " Though the rock of my last home is shiver'd , And its fragments are sunk in the ...
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... blessed not God , he said unto him : " Wherefore doest thou not worship the most high God , Creator of heaven and earth ? " 3. And the man answered and said : " I worship the God of my fathers , in the way which they have appointed ...
... blessed not God , he said unto him : " Wherefore doest thou not worship the most high God , Creator of heaven and earth ? " 3. And the man answered and said : " I worship the God of my fathers , in the way which they have appointed ...
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... blessing of God , it shall be my dying sentiment ; -independence now , and independence for ever . It is sometimes supposed that John Adams actually made the above speech . It contains sentiments which he cherished ; but Daniel Webster ...
... blessing of God , it shall be my dying sentiment ; -independence now , and independence for ever . It is sometimes supposed that John Adams actually made the above speech . It contains sentiments which he cherished ; but Daniel Webster ...
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... blessed Savior , appeared on earth , clothed in the majesty of the Son of God , and held up to the view of the world , an infinite variety of the most instructive and interest- ing truths , which extend their influence through all the ...
... blessed Savior , appeared on earth , clothed in the majesty of the Son of God , and held up to the view of the world , an infinite variety of the most instructive and interest- ing truths , which extend their influence through all the ...
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