Essays, First SeriesPhillips, Sampson & Company, 1852 |
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Page 94
... which he would not have . " How secret art thou who dwellest in the highest heavens in si- lence , O thou only great God , sprinkling with an - unwearied Providence certain penal blindnesses up- on such as have 94 ESSAY III .
... which he would not have . " How secret art thou who dwellest in the highest heavens in si- lence , O thou only great God , sprinkling with an - unwearied Providence certain penal blindnesses up- on such as have 94 ESSAY III .
Page 97
... highest criticism . We are to see that which man was tending to do in a given period , and was hindered , or , if you will , modified in doing , by the interfering volitions of Phidias , of Dante , of Shak- speare , the organ whereby ...
... highest criticism . We are to see that which man was tending to do in a given period , and was hindered , or , if you will , modified in doing , by the interfering volitions of Phidias , of Dante , of Shak- speare , the organ whereby ...
Page 101
... highest price he can pay for a thing is to ask for it . " A wise man will extend this lesson to all parts of life , and know that it is the part of prudence to face every claimant , and pay every just demand on your time , your talents ...
... highest price he can pay for a thing is to ask for it . " A wise man will extend this lesson to all parts of life , and know that it is the part of prudence to face every claimant , and pay every just demand on your time , your talents ...
Page 130
... highest right . Everywhere he may take what belongs to his spiritual estate , nor can he take any thing else , though all doors were open , nor can all the force of men hinder him from taking so much . It is vain to attempt to keep a se ...
... highest right . Everywhere he may take what belongs to his spiritual estate , nor can he take any thing else , though all doors were open , nor can all the force of men hinder him from taking so much . It is vain to attempt to keep a se ...
Page 144
... highest love has come to see him , in thee , its lowest organ . Or why need you torment yourself and friend by secret self - reproaches that you have not assisted him or complimented him with gifts and salutations heretofore ? Be a gift ...
... highest love has come to see him , in thee , its lowest organ . Or why need you torment yourself and friend by secret self - reproaches that you have not assisted him or complimented him with gifts and salutations heretofore ? Be a gift ...
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