Memoirs of Col. Arial BraggG.W. Stacy, printer, 1846 - 86 pages |
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Page 72 - Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave.
Page 81 - And as for ill-luck, why it's just as we take it, — The heart that's in earnest, no bars can impede. You question the justice which governs man's breast And say that the search for true friendship is vain ; But remember, this world, though it be not the best, Is the next to the best we shall ever attain.
Page 82 - And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping GOD in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience; or for his religious profession or sentiments; provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or obstruct others in their religious worship.
Page 81 - But remember, this world, though it be not the best, Is the next to the best we shall ever attain. Never rail at the world, nor attempt to exalt That feeling which questions society's claim ; For often poor Friendship is less in the fault, Less changeable oft, than the selfish who blame. Then ne'er by the changes of Fate be...
Page 25 - ... and independence of the United States of America. Signed-, sealed and delivered in the presence of Tho.
Page 82 - God in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience, or for his religious profession, sentiments or persuasion, provided he doth not disturb the public peace or disturb others in their religious worship.
Page 24 - Yeoman with him to dwell and | serve from the Day of the Date of these Presents until the said Apprentice shall accomplish...
Page 24 - But in all things behave himself as a faithful apprentice ought to do, during the said term. And the said master shall use the utmost of his...
Page 25 - Lodging and apparel and other necessaries meet and convenient for Such an Apprentice during all the time or term aforesd.
Page 81 - ... in earnest no bars can impede. You question the justice which governs man's breast, And say that the search for true friendship is vain ; But remember, this world, though it be not the best, Is the next to the best we shall ever attain. Never rail at the world, nor attempt to exalt That feeling which questions society's claim ; For often poor Friendship is less in the fault, Less changeable oft, than the selfish who blame. Then ne'er by the changes of...