On the mental illumination and moral improvement of mankindE.C. Biddle, 1840 |
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... kind . The study of the heavens , with the view of foretelling future events , and the destinies of men , from the different aspects of the planets and the signs of the Zodiac , was another scheme which , for many ages , absorbed the ...
... kind . The study of the heavens , with the view of foretelling future events , and the destinies of men , from the different aspects of the planets and the signs of the Zodiac , was another scheme which , for many ages , absorbed the ...
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... kind . We read of no nation or community , during the dark ages , that devised plans for the rational and religious instruction of youth , excepting a poor , oppressed , and despised people " of whom the world was not worthy " -the ...
... kind . We read of no nation or community , during the dark ages , that devised plans for the rational and religious instruction of youth , excepting a poor , oppressed , and despised people " of whom the world was not worthy " -the ...
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... kind , almost all our elementary works have been constructed . But , it is farther to be regretted , that this is not the only fault that can be charged upon these productions . They exhibit scenes and sentiments which ought not to be ...
... kind , almost all our elementary works have been constructed . But , it is farther to be regretted , that this is not the only fault that can be charged upon these productions . They exhibit scenes and sentiments which ought not to be ...
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... kind , published in this country , with the exception of two or three volumes , to which the above strictures will not , in a greater or less degree , apply . I do not , however , condemn such books , in so far as they contain ...
... kind , published in this country , with the exception of two or three volumes , to which the above strictures will not , in a greater or less degree , apply . I do not , however , condemn such books , in so far as they contain ...
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... human life , man- kind are too much disposed to find fault with the opinions and conduct of others , and to pass a harsh sentence on the minor delinquencies of their neighbours ; while they are slow in 60 CONFINEMENT IN SCHOOLS .
... human life , man- kind are too much disposed to find fault with the opinions and conduct of others , and to pass a harsh sentence on the minor delinquencies of their neighbours ; while they are slow in 60 CONFINEMENT IN SCHOOLS .
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Page 149 - 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 350 - But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort ? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
Page 327 - Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of Hosts.
Page 390 - What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Page 348 - It is not for us to know the times and the seasons which the Father hath reserved in his own power...
Page 26 - For the purpose of public instruction, we hold every man subject to taxation in proportion to his property, and we look not to the question whether he himself have, or have not, children to be benefited by the education for which he pays. We regard it as a wise and liberal system of policy, by which property and life, and the peace of society are secured.
Page 39 - Delightful task! to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot...
Page 321 - And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. 26 And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats
Page 26 - By general instruction, we seek, as far as possible, to purify the whole moral atmosphere ; to keep good sentiments uppermost, and to turn the strong current of feeling and opinion, as well as the censures of the law, and the denunciations of religion, against immorality and crime. We hope for a security, beyond the law, and above the law, in the prevalence of enlightened and well-principled moral sentiment.
Page 321 - Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD'S offering : and every man, with whom was found shittim wood for any work of the service, brought it.