Lectures to Young Men, on the Formation of Character, &c: Originally Addressed to the Young Men of Hartford and New-Haven, and Published at Their United RequestCooke and Company, 1829 - 172 pages |
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... so , I attempt a service for a most interesting portion of society ; and while I shall aim , as is meet , to use great plainness of speech , I beg you , my friends , to do me the justice to believe , that not 6 CLAIMS OF SOCIETY.
... so , I attempt a service for a most interesting portion of society ; and while I shall aim , as is meet , to use great plainness of speech , I beg you , my friends , to do me the justice to believe , that not 6 CLAIMS OF SOCIETY.
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... believe , that not a word or sentiment will be uttered , but with the sincerest desire for your present and ever - ⚫ lasting happiness . The subject proposed for present consider- ation , is the claims of society on young men . In ...
... believe , that not a word or sentiment will be uttered , but with the sincerest desire for your present and ever - ⚫ lasting happiness . The subject proposed for present consider- ation , is the claims of society on young men . In ...
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... believe , that there are certain dispositions and habits , which in- evitably lead to those vices and their conse- quent degradation and ruin . Hence , while they are careful to shun the more open and flagrant offences , they are not ...
... believe , that there are certain dispositions and habits , which in- evitably lead to those vices and their conse- quent degradation and ruin . Hence , while they are careful to shun the more open and flagrant offences , they are not ...
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... believe the Bible , said a little boy not ten years old , and brought up , in a Christian family , in this city ; I don't believe the Bible , said he to his little associates , looking very wise and big . What principle was at work ...
... believe the Bible , said a little boy not ten years old , and brought up , in a Christian family , in this city ; I don't believe the Bible , said he to his little associates , looking very wise and big . What principle was at work ...
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... , is wont to regard the indiscretions and vicious indul- gences of this period , as of very little impor- tance . But believe me , my friends , they have great influence in forming your future charac- ter , and 98 FORMATION.
... , is wont to regard the indiscretions and vicious indul- gences of this period , as of very little impor- tance . But believe me , my friends , they have great influence in forming your future charac- ter , and 98 FORMATION.
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Page 2 - Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, ' An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof...
Page 160 - A little learning is a dangerous thing ! Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking largely sobers us again.
Page 63 - Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house ; and his windows being open in his chamber * toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Page 77 - For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Page 25 - We may truly say, the lines have fallen to us in pleasant places, and we have a goodly heritage.
Page 139 - We are journeying unto the place of which the Lord said, I will give it you : come thou with us, and we will do thee good : for the Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel.
Page 2 - BBOWN, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit : " Sertorius : or, the Roman Patriot.
Page 154 - I have carefully and regularly perused these Holy Scriptures, and am of opinion, that the volume, independently of its divine origin, contains more sublimity, purer morality, more important history, and finer strains of eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever language they may have been written.
Page 53 - I exercise myself, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and toward man.
Page 160 - tis found, Amongst your friends, amongst your foes, On Christian or on heathen ground ; The flower's divine where'er it grows : Neglect the prickles and assume the rose.