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... never thought before how much easier it would be to try a day at a time . " 66 My dear Ann , " said her grandfather , " I can assure you , from my own experience , that the only way to improve the year is to improve each day . And re ...
... never thought before how much easier it would be to try a day at a time . " 66 My dear Ann , " said her grandfather , " I can assure you , from my own experience , that the only way to improve the year is to improve each day . And re ...
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NEVER TELL A LIE . Two lads came at an early hour to a country market town , and , spreading out their little stands , they sat down to wait for customers . One sold melons and other fruits , the other dealt in oysters and fish . The ...
NEVER TELL A LIE . Two lads came at an early hour to a country market town , and , spreading out their little stands , they sat down to wait for customers . One sold melons and other fruits , the other dealt in oysters and fish . The ...
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... never have looked at the melon until he had gone away . " " Ben , I would not tell a lie , or act one either , for twice what I have earned this morning . Besides , I shall be better off in the end , for I have gained a cus- tomer , and ...
... never have looked at the melon until he had gone away . " " Ben , I would not tell a lie , or act one either , for twice what I have earned this morning . Besides , I shall be better off in the end , for I have gained a cus- tomer , and ...
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... never see his father again . The old man tried to comfort the little boy . He said that if he truly loved his father , he might fancy that he was nigh to him all the day long . He could do everything he had taught him to do , just as if ...
... never see his father again . The old man tried to comfort the little boy . He said that if he truly loved his father , he might fancy that he was nigh to him all the day long . He could do everything he had taught him to do , just as if ...
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... never seen each other , and who live hundreds of miles apart , can talk by the use of these wires . They can send messages by them . As soon as a wire is made , as it were , to speak at one end it is heard at the other end . Almost as ...
... never seen each other , and who live hundreds of miles apart , can talk by the use of these wires . They can send messages by them . As soon as a wire is made , as it were , to speak at one end it is heard at the other end . Almost as ...
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Page 347 - For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Page 87 - And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
Page 366 - Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Page 131 - Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth : who, when he was reviled, reviled not again ; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously...
Page 227 - The pastures are clothed with flocks ; The valleys also are covered over with corn ; They shout for joy, they also sing.
Page 237 - Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole ; Till o'er our ransomed nature, The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign ! HEBEK.
Page 154 - How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower! How skilfully she builds her cell! How neat she spreads the wax ! And labours hard to store it well With the sweet food she makes.
Page 213 - God obey: Seek his protecting care by night, His guardian hand by day. 2 Call, while he may be found, And seek him while he's near; Serve him with all thy heart and mind, And worship him with fear. 3 If thou wilt seek his face,. His ear will hear thy cry; Then shalt thou find his mercy sure, His grace forever nigh. 4 But if thou leave thy God, Nor choose the path to heav'n; Then shalt thou perish in thy sins, And never be forgiv'n.
Page 324 - He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
Page 351 - Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.