The Pioneer Preacher, Or, Rifle, Axe, and Saddle-bags, and Other LecturesThe symbols of early western character and civilization: The rifle. The axe. The saddle-bags.--Songs in the night; or, The triumphs of genius over blindness.--An hour's talk about women.--French chivalry in the Southwest. |
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... become totally blind in after life , that he is not entirely dependent upon what others tell him about the outer world ; that he did get images of it in his childhood , which still furnish the inner chambers of his soul ; and that he ...
... become totally blind in after life , that he is not entirely dependent upon what others tell him about the outer world ; that he did get images of it in his childhood , which still furnish the inner chambers of his soul ; and that he ...
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... the passengers had been together , Mr. Milburn had become pretty well informed of their character , and ho found most prominent among the gentlemen , were a number of 2 members of Congress , on their way to Washington .
... the passengers had been together , Mr. Milburn had become pretty well informed of their character , and ho found most prominent among the gentlemen , were a number of 2 members of Congress , on their way to Washington .
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... becoming acquainted with Mr. Milburn , when they separated from him , they offered the unexpected service of making him Chaplain to Congress , a promise which they not only fulfilled , but through the long years that have passed away ...
... becoming acquainted with Mr. Milburn , when they separated from him , they offered the unexpected service of making him Chaplain to Congress , a promise which they not only fulfilled , but through the long years that have passed away ...
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... your press - rooms may send forth streams to refresh and gladden the homes of a continent , 30 that ' the parched land shall become a pool , and the thirsty INTRODUCTION . XIX land springs of water , and in xviii INTRODUCTION .
... your press - rooms may send forth streams to refresh and gladden the homes of a continent , 30 that ' the parched land shall become a pool , and the thirsty INTRODUCTION . XIX land springs of water , and in xviii INTRODUCTION .
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... become the winners of this soil . Glorious conscripts were they , sublime in their lowliness , fit for the great task . Hard fought was their battle , and long ; ours are the fruits of their victory . Theirs was the march in the desert ...
... become the winners of this soil . Glorious conscripts were they , sublime in their lowliness , fit for the great task . Hard fought was their battle , and long ; ours are the fruits of their victory . Theirs was the march in the desert ...
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Page 119 - The conscience, friend, to have lost them overplied In Liberty's defence, my noble task, Of which all Europe rings from side to side. This thought might lead me through the world's vain mask Content though blind, had I no better guide.
Page 88 - HAIL, holy Light, offspring of heaven first-born, Or of the eternal co-eternal beam, May I express thee unblamed ? since God is light, And never but in unapproached light Dwelt from eternity, dwelt then in thee, Bright effluence of bright essence increate.
Page 119 - WHEN I consider how my light is spent, Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest he returning chide, ' Doth God exact day-labor, light denied ?
Page 121 - Milton ! thou shouldst be living at this hour: England hath need of thee: she is a fen Of stagnant waters: altar, sword, and pen, Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall and bower, Have forfeited their ancient English dower Of inward happiness. We are selfish men; Oh ! raise us up, return to us again; And give us manners, virtue, freedom, power.
Page 144 - Where the lamps quiver So far in the river, With many a light From window and casement, From garret to basement, She stood with amazement, Houseless by night. The bleak wind of March Made her tremble and shiver; But not the dark arch, Or the black flowing river; Mad from life's history, Glad to death's mystery, Swift to be hurled — Anywhere, anywhere Out of the world!
Page 145 - No matter how coldly The rough river ran — Over the brink of it: Picture it — think of it, Dissolute Man! Lave in it, drink of it, Then, if you can! Take her up tenderly, Lift her with care: Fashion'd so slenderly, Young and so fair!
Page 89 - That wash thy hallowed feet and warbling flow, Nightly I visit: nor sometimes forget Those other two, equalled with me in fate So were I equalled with them in renown, Blind Thamyris, and blind Maeonides, And Tiresias and Phineus prophets old.
Page 143 - Who was her father? Who was her mother? Had she a sister? Had she a brother? Or was there a dearer one Still, and a nearer one Yet than all other? Alas! for the rarity Of Christian charity Under the sun ! Oh! it was pitiful! Near a whole city full Home she had none.
Page 88 - Or hear'st thou rather pure ethereal stream, Whose fountain who shall tell? Before the Sun,— Before the Heavens thou wert ; and at the voice Of God, as with a mantle, didst invest 10 The rising world of waters dark and deep, Won from the void and formless infinite.
Page 111 - Next, (for hear me out now, readers,) that I may tell ye whither my younger feet wandered ; I betook me among those lofty fables and romances,* which recount in solemn cantos the deeds of knighthood founded by our victorious kings, and from hence had in renown over all Christendom.