A Spring Day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences which Naturally Strike the Eye in that Delightful Season |
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Page 5
I am well aware , that those who expect to find in it that elegance of expression ,
sublimity of thought , or strength of judgment , which the subjects require , will be
much disappointed ; and also that those who wish to show their skill in criticism ...
I am well aware , that those who expect to find in it that elegance of expression ,
sublimity of thought , or strength of judgment , which the subjects require , will be
much disappointed ; and also that those who wish to show their skill in criticism ...
Page 18
If the king of Israel was lost in thought at viewing this afar off , what ought we to be
who live in gospel days ! The works of nature naturally lead the contemplative
mind up the stream of creation to God the fountain - head . This they did to David
...
If the king of Israel was lost in thought at viewing this afar off , what ought we to be
who live in gospel days ! The works of nature naturally lead the contemplative
mind up the stream of creation to God the fountain - head . This they did to David
...
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And does he not show his memory , when he has lost his master , in running to
the different houses or places which he used to frequent , seeking him ? and his
thought , or consideration , at the meeting of two ways , when running before ...
And does he not show his memory , when he has lost his master , in running to
the different houses or places which he used to frequent , seeking him ? and his
thought , or consideration , at the meeting of two ways , when running before ...
Page 42
The soul of man , a most active intel . ligent being , must , of necessity , according
to its essence , always be thinking on something , and can it be employed in a
more reasonable service , or train of thought , than meditating on the fountain of
its ...
The soul of man , a most active intel . ligent being , must , of necessity , according
to its essence , always be thinking on something , and can it be employed in a
more reasonable service , or train of thought , than meditating on the fountain of
its ...
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... the beauties of which are at present obscured by the darkness . Now , in this
season , of all others best adapted for meditation , may I employ my thoughts on
suitable subjects , and begin with contemplating the SPRING On the Dawn of the
...
... the beauties of which are at present obscured by the darkness . Now , in this
season , of all others best adapted for meditation , may I employ my thoughts on
suitable subjects , and begin with contemplating the SPRING On the Dawn of the
...
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| Title | A Spring Day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences which Naturally Strike the Eye in that Delightful Season |
| Author | James Fisher |
| Edition | 5 |
| Publisher | Author, 1819 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 16 Dec 2008 |
| Length | 344 pages |
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