The National Magazine, Volume 12Abel Stevens, James Floy Carlton & Phillips, 1858 |
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... side overlooking the val- ley of the Clyde , and on the other the church - yard and part of the village . The situation is at once airy and secluded . Between the manse and the church - yard lies the garden , full of fruit trees ; and ...
... side overlooking the val- ley of the Clyde , and on the other the church - yard and part of the village . The situation is at once airy and secluded . Between the manse and the church - yard lies the garden , full of fruit trees ; and ...
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... side of the river , known as " The Promised Land . " On the left of the engraving appears the rail- road , on the right the old turnpike . So circuitous is the stream and its accompany- it would seem an impossibility for them to ...
... side of the river , known as " The Promised Land . " On the left of the engraving appears the rail- road , on the right the old turnpike . So circuitous is the stream and its accompany- it would seem an impossibility for them to ...
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... side is the river , and above dark , stern , and frowning heights arise . The illustration which I present of a view ... sides of the river . It , however , gives a good impression of the central part of the village , Naugatuck was ...
... side is the river , and above dark , stern , and frowning heights arise . The illustration which I present of a view ... sides of the river . It , however , gives a good impression of the central part of the village , Naugatuck was ...
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... side B , and beneath the pillar A , is a spiral spring of brass or steel ; and on this spring the pillar A presses , more or less , accord- ing to the weight superincumbent upon it . In the front of the cylinder B are two open slits ...
... side B , and beneath the pillar A , is a spiral spring of brass or steel ; and on this spring the pillar A presses , more or less , accord- ing to the weight superincumbent upon it . In the front of the cylinder B are two open slits ...
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... side as if it were fastened to the floor ; and the discordant old piano was forever open . I used to perform upon it a line and a half of " Paddy Carey , " the only tune I knew without music , every time I went . Later in life , I did ...
... side as if it were fastened to the floor ; and the discordant old piano was forever open . I used to perform upon it a line and a half of " Paddy Carey , " the only tune I knew without music , every time I went . Later in life , I did ...
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Page 415 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Page 424 - See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.
Page 124 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Page 150 - The upper air burst into life, And a hundred fire-flags sheen, To and fro they were hurried about ; And to and fro, and in and out The wan stars danced between.
Page 157 - THIS is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, Stand like Druids of eld, with voices sad and prophetic, Stand like harpers hoar, with beards that rest on their bosoms. Loud from its rocky caverns, the deep-voiced neighboring ocean Speaks, and in accents disconsolate answers the wail of the forest.
Page 149 - The many men so beautiful! And they all dead did lie: And a thousand thousand slimy things Lived on; and so did I.
Page 151 - If he may know which way to go; For she guides him smooth or grim. See, brother, see! how graciously She looketh down on him. FIRST VOICE But why drives on that ship so fast, Without or wave or wind?
Page 174 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.
Page 154 - O sweeter than the marriage-feast, Tis sweeter far to me, To walk together to the kirk With a goodly company! — To walk together to the kirk, And all together pray, While each to his great Father bends, Old men, and babes, and loving friends, And youths and maidens gay!
Page 3 - He holds him with his glittering eye — The Wedding-Guest stood still, And listens like a three years' child: The Mariner hath his will.