The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Even- other wound we seek to heal — every other affliction to forget ; but this wound we consider it a duty to keep open — this affliction we cherish and brood over in... The Mourner's Gift - Page 190edited by - 1837 - 192 pagesFull view - About this book
| Charles Walton Sanders - 1849 - 316 pages
...inclinations of sense, languish, and decline with the charms which excited them, and turn with disgusi from the dismal precincts of the tomb ; but it is...to illumine and sanctify the heart of the survivor. 3. The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow, from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other wound... | |
| Mrs. Monkland - 1842 - 1040 pages
...tha; may not be, her son Malcolm may yet be here, to rejoice his worthy uncle's heart" CHAPTER XII. The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced;—every other wound we seek to heal—every other affliction to forget; but this wound we... | |
| John Hall Hindmarsh - 1845 - 464 pages
...inclinations of sense languish and decline with the charms which excited them, and turn with shuddering disgust from the dismal precincts of the tomb ; but it is thence that truly spiritual affection arises, purified from every sensual desire, and returns like a holy flame to illuminate and sanctify... | |
| Charles Walton Sanders - 1845 - 312 pages
...inclinations of sense languish and decline with the charms which excited them, and turn with dissrust -from the dismal precincts of the tomb ; but it is thence that truly spiritual affection rises. p\irified from every sensual desire, and returns, like a holy flame, to illumine and sanctify the heart... | |
| Salem Town - 1845 - 264 pages
...rocky land they placed his clay, "And left him alone with his glory.',' LESSON XL. FOR THE DEAlJ. , \. 'THE sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be di-voseed. Every other woundwe seek to heal- — every other affliction to forget; but this wound we... | |
| Charles Walton Sanders - 1842 - 316 pages
...inclinations of sense, languish, and declhu with the charms which excited them, and turn with disgusj from the dismal precincts of the tomb ; but it is...desire, and returns, like a holy flame, to illumine and sane, tify the heart of the survivor. 3. The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow, from which we... | |
| James Sheridan Knowles - 1847 - 344 pages
...Correct articulation', is the most important exercise of the voice', and of the organs of speech'1. The sorrow for the dead', is the only sorrow' from which we refuse to be divorced*. Age', that lessens the enjoyment of life', increases our desire of living*. Christianity' bears all... | |
| Robert Everett - 1849 - 830 pages
...inclinations of sense languish and decline with the charms which exciteil them, aud turn with shuddering aud disgust from the dismal precincts of the tomb ; but...desire, and returns, like a holy flame, to illumine aud sanctify the heart of the survivor. The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which wo refuse... | |
| 1878 - 668 pages
...NOT. 21 last was "A Little Sermon," attributed to Washington Irving, and commencing, " The sorro«1 for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced." Not being able to find it in those of his works which are accessible to me, j should esteem it a very... | |
| 1850 - 426 pages
...rises purified from every rei.sual desiie, and returns, like a holy flame, to illumine and sanrti. fy the heart of the survivor. The sorrow for the dead...sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other would we seek to heal — everv other affliction to forget ; but this would we consider a duty tc keep... | |
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