The Journal of Civilization: Established for the Promotion of Civilization at Home and Abroad; and for the Record of Geographical Discovery, Colonization, and Missionary Enterpriseproprietors, 1851 |
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... labours of the first day . " The ceremonies of the second day are opened with a dance by the committee , after which , dressed in bear - skins , the members visit every lodge , with baskets to take up alms - receiving whatever is ...
... labours of the first day . " The ceremonies of the second day are opened with a dance by the committee , after which , dressed in bear - skins , the members visit every lodge , with baskets to take up alms - receiving whatever is ...
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... Labour Somes I. Ward 1 elling 35 40 15 165 here the excellence of the land is equally attested by the luxuriant and verdant fern which overruns the depressed parts of the entire country . To the fortunate position of the New Zealand ...
... Labour Somes I. Ward 1 elling 35 40 15 165 here the excellence of the land is equally attested by the luxuriant and verdant fern which overruns the depressed parts of the entire country . To the fortunate position of the New Zealand ...
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... , that unless those who went to preach to them would consent to become slaves themselves , and actually to labour with them in the planta- tions , they would have but little opportunity for Christian 12 THE JOURNAL OF CIVILIZATION .
... , that unless those who went to preach to them would consent to become slaves themselves , and actually to labour with them in the planta- tions , they would have but little opportunity for Christian 12 THE JOURNAL OF CIVILIZATION .
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... labour cannot be finally in vain . But the power of social evil , as it invades the security and peace of families , destroys all household ties , estranges the child from his parent , and the parent from the child , the husband and the ...
... labour cannot be finally in vain . But the power of social evil , as it invades the security and peace of families , destroys all household ties , estranges the child from his parent , and the parent from the child , the husband and the ...
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... labour , till the fever of tropical climes suspended his efforts . Comparing the ease and luxury of the governor's ... labours . For a long time he heard nothing from Europe ; but at length a vessel arrived , and he sent a negro to ask ...
... labour , till the fever of tropical climes suspended his efforts . Comparing the ease and luxury of the governor's ... labours . For a long time he heard nothing from Europe ; but at length a vessel arrived , and he sent a negro to ask ...
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Page 168 - He paused, as if revolving in his soul Some weighty matter, then, with fervent voice And an impassioned majesty, exclaimed — " O for the coming of that glorious time When, prizing knowledge as her noblest wealth And best protection, this imperial Realm, While she exacts allegiance, shall admit An obligation, on her part, to teach Them who are born to serve her and obey ; Binding herself by statute to secure For all the children whom her soil maintains The rudiments of letters, and inform The mind...
Page 258 - He heard it, but he heeded not — his eyes Were with his heart, and that was far away; He recked not of the life he lost nor prize, But where his rude hut by the Danube lay: There were his young barbarians all at play, There was their Dacian mother — he, their sire, Butchered to make a Roman holiday.
Page 173 - One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear, When they reached the hall door, and the charger stood near; So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung ! — "She is won ! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur ! They'll have fleet steeds that follow !
Page 80 - Then in a moment to my view The stranger darted from disguise \ The tokens in his hands I knew, My Saviour stood before mine eyes ; He spake ; and my poor name he named : " Of me thou hast not been ashamed ; These deeds shall thy memorial be ; Fear not, thou didst them unto me.
Page 142 - But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise ; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes. Let love through all your actions run, And all your words be mild ; Live like the blessed virgin's Son, That sweet and lovely child.
Page 142 - There's not a plant or flower below But makes Thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne.
Page 142 - WHATEVER brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home ; Where sisters dwell and brothers meet, Quarrels should never come. Birds in their little nests agree : And 'tis a shameful sight, When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.
Page 80 - A poor wayfaring man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief, That I could never answer
Page 80 - That crust was manna to my taste. I spied him, where a fountain burst Clear from the rock ; his strength was gone ; The heedless water...
Page 116 - For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.