Discursive Remarks on Modern EducationT. Cadell, 1841 - 102 pages |
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... manner ; because she commenced with the right lesson - she taught obedience as the path to knowledge . ' Whoso doeth my Father's will , he shall know of the doctrine . According to the modern school , man must have his understanding ...
... manner ; because she commenced with the right lesson - she taught obedience as the path to knowledge . ' Whoso doeth my Father's will , he shall know of the doctrine . According to the modern school , man must have his understanding ...
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... above them , and rouse them from mechanical methods , to throw more mind ( if I may so express it ) into the general manner of teaching . There CHAP . II . INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION , ON AFTER EARLY YEARS OF CHILDHOOD . 37.
... above them , and rouse them from mechanical methods , to throw more mind ( if I may so express it ) into the general manner of teaching . There CHAP . II . INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION , ON AFTER EARLY YEARS OF CHILDHOOD . 37.
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... manners of those placed in the sphere immediately above , manifests itself in its higher grades , as the revolutionary principle , which calls for that phan- tom - which never has existed , and which never can exist equality , as it ...
... manners of those placed in the sphere immediately above , manifests itself in its higher grades , as the revolutionary principle , which calls for that phan- tom - which never has existed , and which never can exist equality , as it ...
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... comprehension , clearness , and feeling , which , it might be reasonably hoped , would leave some beneficial results upon the general mind and manners of the age ? CHAP . III . THE ADVANTAGES OF HOME AND SCHOOL 62 INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION .
... comprehension , clearness , and feeling , which , it might be reasonably hoped , would leave some beneficial results upon the general mind and manners of the age ? CHAP . III . THE ADVANTAGES OF HOME AND SCHOOL 62 INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION .
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... manner exist between its several members - that something , which lingers round the heart , and sheds such an unfading charm over its best affec- tions , is wanting there ; —and is it surprising , that a temporary absence from a home of ...
... manner exist between its several members - that something , which lingers round the heart , and sheds such an unfading charm over its best affec- tions , is wanting there ; —and is it surprising , that a temporary absence from a home of ...
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Page 85 - ... foolishness is bound in the heart of a child ; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him." xxiii. 13, 14. "withhold not correction from the child ; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die : thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell.
Page 20 - Have you no words ? Ah ! think again, Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creature's ear With the sad tale of all your care. Were half the breath thus vainly spent To Heaven in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oftener be, " Hear what the Lord has done for me.
Page 1 - tis lovely !— childhood's lip and cheek Mantling beneath its earnest brow of thought ! Gaze ! yet what seest thou in those fair and meek And fragile things, as but for sunshine wrought? Thou seest what grief must nurture for the sky, — What death must fashion for eternity...
Page 16 - Tis gone if it but look upon itself: And she who ventures to believe it hers, Proves by that single thought she has it not.
Page 24 - And wonder what a mortal's heart can raise To triumph o'er misfortunes, smile in grief, And comfort those who come to bring relief. We gaze, and as we gaze, wealth, fame decay, And all the world's vain glories fade away.
Page 4 - Know'st thou the' importance of a soul immortal : Behold this midnight glory: worlds on worlds! Amazing pomp; redouble this amaze! Ten thousand add; and twice ten thousand more; Then weigh the whole ; one soul outweighs them all, And calls the' astonishing magnificence Of unintelligent creation poor.
Page 23 - There's nought so monstrous but the mind of man, In some conditions, may be brought to approve. Theft, sacrilege, treason and parricide, When flattering opportunity enticed, And desperation drove, have been committed By those who once would start to hear them named.
Page 47 - I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick : but I will destroy the fat and the strong ; I will feed them with judgment.
Page 67 - Freberg endeavours to cheer her.) Freb. (to Jane.) Cheer up, my noble friend ; all will go well ; For friendship is no plant of hasty growth. Tho' rooted in esteem's deep soil, the slow And gradual culture of kind intercourse Must bring it to perfection.