A Spring Day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences which Naturally Strike the Eye in that Delightful SeasonAuthor, 1819 - 344 pages |
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... blessing , to them may prove useful . And that this last may be the case , hath been , during the time of composing it , and still is , the sincere wish of its AUTHOR . A FEW LINES , SPOKEN AT EDNAM , THE BIRTH vi PREFACE .
... blessing , to them may prove useful . And that this last may be the case , hath been , during the time of composing it , and still is , the sincere wish of its AUTHOR . A FEW LINES , SPOKEN AT EDNAM , THE BIRTH vi PREFACE .
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... hath seen it best to conceal from us how long , or how short , man continued in a state of innocence ; yet it is probable , both from scripture and reason , that he stood for a good space of time . First , when we reflect , if it were ...
... hath seen it best to conceal from us how long , or how short , man continued in a state of innocence ; yet it is probable , both from scripture and reason , that he stood for a good space of time . First , when we reflect , if it were ...
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... hath decked them with such graceful pinions , and otherwise qualified them for performing the functions of animal life . How admirably are they suited with bills ! whereas , if their mouths had been large , and in their heads , as those ...
... hath decked them with such graceful pinions , and otherwise qualified them for performing the functions of animal life . How admirably are they suited with bills ! whereas , if their mouths had been large , and in their heads , as those ...
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... the indulgent Creator , who hath left none of his creatures destitute of suitable means for preserving life . But though these kinds find ample provision in the waters , what becomes of those that live wholely on the land CREATION . 27.
... the indulgent Creator , who hath left none of his creatures destitute of suitable means for preserving life . But though these kinds find ample provision in the waters , what becomes of those that live wholely on the land CREATION . 27.
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... hath so bountifully bestowed upon you ; nor wish too keenly for their destruction ; for perhaps they serve you more than all the in- jury they do . " This the inhabitants of New England experienced , when , after they had given a reward ...
... hath so bountifully bestowed upon you ; nor wish too keenly for their destruction ; for perhaps they serve you more than all the in- jury they do . " This the inhabitants of New England experienced , when , after they had given a reward ...
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